Criminal Investigations

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The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all follow-up cases A picture of a Lago Vista Police Investigator speaking with a citizen. initiated by the Patrol Division. CID personnel are involved in various areas, including homicide, kidnapping, rape, robbery, and other violent crimes, as well as all felony offenses and employee background checks. While some cases are initiated by detectives, most often, detectives follow up on investigations that begin in the Patrol Division and work to bring these cases to a conclusion.

Detectives frequently write and serve search warrants and arrest warrants, while also managing large volumes of evidence as part of their responsibilities. Each detective collaborates with prosecutors on criminal and misdemeanor trials, presenting cases to the  Travis County District Attorney's Office.They also assist with filing considerations and follow these cases through the justice system until their conclusion. Additionally, detectives work alongside municipal, county, state, and federal agencies to achieve their investigative goals. The Criminal Investigations Division is staffed by two Detective Sergeants.


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The primary function of the division is to conduct follow-up investigations on reported crimes and proactively detect and enforce specific targeted criminal activities. These investigations involve:

  • - Interviewing suspects, witnesses, and victims 
  • - Collecting, processing, and preserving evidence 
  • - Analyzing crime data
  •  - Gathering criminal intelligence
  •  - Monitoring criminal activity 
  • -  Compiling comprehensive and factual case files to present in court, ensuring the prosecution of suspects and the continued safety and security of our community


The unit supports the patrol division by maintaining a 24-hour on-call status, responding to investigate major crimes. Throughout the year, undercover operations, including the use of decoys and surveillance, are conducted.


Need More Assistance?

If you have additional information about a case and would like to contact a detective or provide a  written voluntary statement, please print the following form. Be as specific as possible and fill in all sections. Once you have completed the form, please drop off your statement at the Lago Vista Police Department, located at 5901 Municipal Complex Way, Lago Vista, TX 78645.


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