Police Department | Abilene, TX

APD Investigating Homicide

Abilene Police responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment complex located in the 3000 Block of North 6th at 3:17 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Read on...
Abilene Police to Assist Citizens During Significant Weather Event

The Abilene Police Department will be assisting citizens who may need help sheltering from the weather and are not able to get out of the elements during this significant weather event. Read on...
APD Stepping Up Impaired Driving Patrol for Super Bowl Weekend

The Abilene Police Department will step up DWI enforcement for Super Bowl weekend. Read on...
Fatal Hit and Run

The Abilene Police Department’s Traffic Division is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that occurred on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Read on...
Man taken into custody after holding woman at knifepoint

On Sunday, January 31, 2021, just before noon, police were dispatched to a home in the 2200 Block of Poplar St. in south Abilene. A call had been placed to 9-1-1 from inside the home. Read on...
Pedestrian Fatal

On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 10:15 p.m. officers of the Abilene Police Department’s Patrol and Traffic Divisions responded to South First and Morris Streets to a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. Read on...
Two-Vehicle Fatal Collision

On Saturday, January 23, 2021, at 6:04 p.m. officers of the Abilene Police Department’s Patrol and Traffic Divisions responded to a two-car major vehicle collision in the 4400 Block of South 7th. Read on...
Abilene Man Arrested on Child Pornography Charge

The Abilene Police Department Cyber Crimes arrested 66-year-old Rickylee Stafford on January 14, 2021. Read on...
Cyber Crimes Arrests Abilene Man for Child Sex Crimes

The Abilene Police Department’s Cyber Crimes Unit served a search and arrest warrant and arrested 23-year-old Yu Zhong on Friday, January 15, 2021. Read on...
Second Community Response Team Hits Abilene Streets

The Abilene Police and Fire Departments along with the Betty Hardwick Center announce the deployment of Abilene’s second Community Response Team. Read on...

I am so thankful for the privilege of serving in a city committed to providing its citizens with exceptional services while maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere for its employees.

Thank you to our community for the confidence you have in the women and men of this agency. Abilene Police Department is committed to excellence in our approach to reducing crime. We value working in partnership with our community, ensuring a safe environment for families as we lead with dignity and respect.

As newcomers to Abilene, my family and I have been welcomed with open arms. We look forward to making new friends, learning, and being active in this great city.

Marcus Dudley
Chief of Police

Email: apd-administration-user-group@abilenetx.gov