In Memoriam 2025
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Retired Captain
Gregory “Greg” Lucas Sr.
Attorney General’s Office (Retired)
Austin, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, October 25th, 2025
Born in El Paso, TX on May 15, 1953, Greg spent his early years forming childhood friendships on Hawaii Street that lasted for decades. When his family moved to Devonshire Street, he met the love of his life, Sandra, a few houses away.
Greg and Sandra raised three awesome children and spent 34 wonderful years together while he built a career as a public servant, making the streets safer as a member of the El Paso Police Department, and later, as a senior investigator, captain, and law enforcement liaison with the Texas State Attorney General’s Office in Austin. During his time there, he was able to mentor and provide training to countless police officers. Additionally, for over 20 years, he was a member of the board for the Texas Police Athletic Federation, participating in the Texas Police Games with officers all over the state.
After losing Sandra to cancer in 2008, he was lucky enough to meet the second love of his life in Mary. They married and spent a happy and devoted 16 years together, taking care of each other through his final years with the Attorney General and into his retirement. He loved every day of that well-earned retirement almost as much as he loved bragging about his pride in his beautiful wife and amazing grandchildren.
As a younger man, Greg was an avid and talented bowler and softball player in El Paso. He was also a keen card player all his life, particularly poker and cribbage. One of his greatest joys as he got older was making friends at regular card games wherever he lived. He also delighted in playing poker with family – but not in taking their money; if someone was about to lose, he was known to toss them some of his chips so they could still play. His innate sense of humor was evident at the card table but also in all other places; he loved to make – and hear – all kinds of jokes and puns, and his spirited, jovial laugh would just warm the room.
Greg dedicated over 40 years of his life to law enforcement with an unwavering belief in the value of law, justice, and a commitment to serve his fellow man with a blend of pride, kindness, courage, and commitment to truth that are rare in that field. He was a tall and strong man, a reflection of not only his physical strength but also the size of his beautiful heart and steadfast spirit. He had a gift of meeting new people and listening to what they said with such sincere interest and warm feeling that by the time they left him, everyone he met felt like they were special to him. And they were. He really did have a heart as big as Texas, and he gave the best hugs. He saw the best in people and loved them exceptionally. He was caring, loving, and brave. He made people feel safe. Our lives are immeasurably richer for having known him.
Greg was predeceased by his first wife, Sandra, and is survived by his wife Mary; his sons, Greg Jr. and John; his daughter, Jennifer (Tim); Mary’s children Eddie (Wendy) and Mary Beth; grandchildren Gregory III, Julianna, AJ, Gwen, Miles, Matthew, Allison, Rachel, Weston, and Katy; and great-grandson Kalon, with one more, Clancy, on the way.
Senior Police Officer
Alex Roberts
Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Senior Police Officer Alex Roberts was killed in a motorcycle crash while conducting a traffic escort at 4:20 p.m. in Anderson County.
Officer Roberts had served with the Houston Police Department for over 14 years and was assigned to the Traffic Enforcement Division, Solo Motorcycle Detail.
Trooper
Jerry Wayne Adamick, Jr.
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas Highway Patrol, Texas
End of Watch Monday, September 15th, 2025
Trooper Jerry Adamick was killed in a single-vehicle crash while responding to a call for assistance on FM 945 in San Jacinto County.
While traveling south on FM 945, Trooper Adamick’s patrol vehicle left the road, crashed into a tree, and caught fire around 9:15 p.m. He passed away at the scene.
Trooper Adamick was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Texas Department of Public Safety – Texas Highway Patrol for one year, assigned to Coldspring. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Retired
Donald “Lefty” Falcon
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
End of Watch Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Donald was selected to play pro baseball and played for the Cincinnati Reds Aug 1968- Nov 1970. Donald was an awesome pitcher and got his nickname “Lefty” that stuck with him for the rest of his life. After baseball Donald joined the San Antonio Bexar County Sheriff’s Office where he stayed for 40 years.
After retirement Donald quickly moved to his passion for Bowling and continued his commitment to his Faith and choir. There was never a dull moment when Don was around. Don shared his passion of bowling with his wife, Elsa, which allowed them to travel to many states and bring home many medals, and of course a few new stories, especially from the Texas Police Games.
Don “Lefty” competed in bowling at the Texas Police Games for many years and was always looking forward to the next year’s Games. Every year I knew to expect his calls asking, “where are the Games going to be this year?”, then shortly after registration would open, he would call again and say, “I can’t get registered on-line, it keeps rejecting me.” Don was inducted into the Texas Police Games Hall of Fame in 2017 after competing for over 15 years. He was a great ambassador for the Texas Police Games and was always encouraging others to do their best and was always recruiting everywhere he went.
Donald prayed daily and all his challenges could always be resolved by his strong Faith and the Word of God.
He will be missed by all.
Lieutenant
Albert Stout Jr.
Robstown Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Lieutenant Albert Stout succumbed to complications of an infectious disease he contracted while overseeing the Animal Control Office at 700 North Upshaw in Robstown on February 14, 2025.
Lieutenant Stout became ill after working at the shelter and sought treatment at the local hospital. Within days, his health rapidly deteriorated, and he was transferred to Houston for additional care.
On August 6, 2025, he passed away from complications of the disease.
Lieutenant Stout had served with the Robstown Police Department for 31 years. He is survived by his wife, three children, and eight grandchildren.
Sergeant
JD White
Angleton Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Sunday, June 1st, 2025
Sergeant J.D. White was struck and killed while escorting a funeral procession.
He was flown to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Sergeant White had served with the Angleton Police Department for 19 years.
Deputy Sheriff
Jesse Perez
Dawson County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez was killed when debris from a commercial vehicle struck him during a traffic stop on West U.S. Highway 180 in Lamesa.
He succumbed to his injuries at Lamesa Medical Arts Hospital.
Deputy Perez had served with the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office for eight months.
Deputy Sheriff
Melissa Pollard
Wood County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard was killed when her cruiser collided with the back of a semi-truck at the intersection of FM 14 and State Highway 37-S, between Quitman and Winnsboro, at approximately 10 a.m.
Deputy Sheriff Pollard succumbed to her injuries at UT Health Quitman.
The driver of the semi-truck was not injured.
Deputy Pollard had served with the Wood County Sheriff’s Office for over eight years and had previously served with the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office and the Collin County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Sheriff
Jesus Vargas
Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Deputy Sheriff Jesus Vargas was shot and killed while serving a warrant at Stella Link Road north of Interstate 610 in Houston at 11:30 a.m.
When Deputy Vargas and his partner approached the subject, the suspect fired at deputies from his vehicle. Deputy Vargas was transported to the Ben Taub Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.
The suspect, who was a repeat violent offender, fled the scene. When a U.S. Marshal K9 located the suspect hiding in a dumpster, the suspect fired multiple shots at the K9. A responding officer returned fire, killing the suspect.
The K9 suffered two bullet wounds to the neck and nose and is in stable condition.
Deputy Vargas had served with the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office for 17 years. He also served with the United States Marshal’s Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Sergeant
Mark Butler
Navasota Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Sergeant Mark Butler was killed in a head-on collision during a pursuit on Highway 6 near Farm-to-Market 3090 in Navasota.
When College Station officers confronted a female suspect attempting to cash fraudulent checks at a bank, the suspect fled southbound on Highway 6. At the FM 2154 ramp, the suspect exited Highway 6 and reentered the highway, traveling south in the northbound lanes.
At 3:30 p.m., Sergeant Butler, who was traveling northbound, maneuvered his marked patrol vehicle and collided with the suspect, preventing her from hitting other motorists on the highway. He was transported to CHI St. Joseph Hospital – Grimes Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect was killed at the scene.
Sergeant Butler was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Navasota Police Department for almost four years.
