04/08/2026
Media Release
08/04/2026
On July 28, 2026, the Big Spring Police Department and Howard County Sheriff’s Office began investigating an ongoing series of stolen vehicles, vehicle burglaries, and fi***rm thefts occurring in our jurisdictions. Big Spring PD then received a crucial Crime Stoppers tip that provided information about the identification of the suspect. Through further investigation and the use of Flock ALPR technology, a suspect vehicle was identified. With the assistance of the Texas Rangers, the suspect vehicle was identified as being active during the time frames of the offenses, at which time the suspect was linked to the suspect vehicle. The suspect was identified as Pecos County resident Justin Wright, 28 years old. A Pecos County (Sheffield/Iraan) Sheriff’s Deputy was also instrumental in identifying the suspect and confirmed the suspect’s recent association with the vehicle.
On July 30, 2026, authorities became aware of a similar series of vehicle burglaries, stolen vehicles, and fi***rm thefts in Glasscock County that matched the same modus operandi (MO). Through strong inter-agency communication and coordination among the Big Spring Police Department, Howard County Sheriff’s Office, Glasscock County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Rangers, the suspect was positively identified and linked to numerous crimes. The suspect was located at a relative’s residence in Glasscock County and taken into custody without incident.
Investigators subsequently obtained a full confession from the suspect. The confession has corroborated and cleared 24 separate investigations spanning three jurisdictions. The cleared cases involve four stolen vehicles, six stolen fi***rms, two residential burglaries, two felony criminal mischiefs, and 15 vehicle burglaries. Multiple stolen items have since been recovered.
This successful resolution highlights the critical role of Flock ALPR technology and the value of close collaboration between numerous local agencies and the Texas Rangers in identifying and apprehending the suspect responsible for this crime spree.
This investigation remains active and ongoing. No further information is available at this time.
Chief of Police, Chad Williams
Administrative Lieutenant, Amie Taft
