Press Releases

Press Release: On January 18, 2024, San Angelo Police were dispatched to a residence in the 2000 block of Vaughn Street for the report of an unconscious child.

When officers arrived, they located the unresponsive three-year-old male and administered life-saving measures while transporting the
child to Shannon Medical Center for treatment. The male child was not able to be revived and later was pronounced deceased.

Detectives with the Department's Crimes Against Children Unit responded and learned the child subjected to neglect and failure to provide adequate care and nourishment to the child.

The elements to the listed offenses were met during the course of the San Angelo Police Department investigation therefore they will be
charged with the listed offenses:

Mark Anthony Nieves (32 y.o.a)

-First Degree Felony Injury to a Child by Omission with Serious Bodily Injury

-Third Degree Felony Injury to a Child with Bodily Injury
-Third Degree Felony Assault on a Pregnant Person
-State Jail Felony Endangering a Child x2

Syhtel Lee Limuel (29 y.o.a)

- First Degree Felony Injury to a Child- Serious Bodily Injury
-First Degree Aggravated Kidnapping
-State Jail Felony Endangering a Child x2

On 04/24/2024, Nieves and Limuel were arrested for the above charges by Abilene Police Department.

This is an ongoing investigation and no other information is available for release at this time

On January 30, 2024, the San Angelo Police Department received the “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” award from the Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program. Begun in 2006, the Accreditation Program
evaluates a Police Department’s compliance with over 170 Best Practices for Texas Law Enforcement. Texas Law Enforcement professionals carefully developed these Best Practices to assist agencies in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual rights. These Best Practices cover all law enforcement operations, including using force, protecting citizen rights, vehicle pursuits, property, evidence management, and patrol and investigative operations.

The Texas Police Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program initially accredited the San Angelo Police Department in 2008. Police agencies accredited by the TPCA must undergo an onsite inspection every 4th year, making the
fourth successful onsite inspection by the San Angelo Police Department. Texas has approximately 2,800 Law Enforcementagencies. Only 210 of them are accredited in this program.

This voluntary process required the San Angelo Police Department to conduct a critical self-review of the agency’s policies, procedures, facilities, and operations. Beginning in May of 2007, the department began the lengthy process of becoming an
“Accredited” Law Enforcement Agency” by preparing proofs of compliance for each Texas Law Enforcement Best Practices. An outside audit and review were requested upon completion of the internal review. This final on-site review took place in 2008. The on-site review is conducted by trained Police Chiefs from other areas of our state. The result of this review was then sent to the Texas Police Chiefs Association’s Accreditation Committee for final analysis and decision to award “Accredited” status.

On January 25th, 2008, the department was notified that it had been awarded the coveted “Accredited Law Enforcement Agency” award. The San Angelo Police Department became the fourth agency in the state to be so accredited. The San
Angelo Police Department has always considered itself one of the best in the state. This process provided for an independent review of the department’s operations. It should assure the citizens of San Angelo that its Police Department is conforming to the current state of the art in law enforcement.

For more information about the program, please visit the Texas Police Chiefs Association website at http://www.texaspolicechiefs.org.

The San Angelo Police department learned that a wanted subject (Hector Lopez) was possibly located at a residence near Vanderventer and S. Van Buren. Multiple Officers/agencies converged on the area and confirmed that Hector was inside of
the residence.

SAPD’s SWAT and Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) arrived on scene and attempted to make contact with Hector inside of the residence. After multiple unsuccessful contact attempts, SAPD’s SWAT team entered into the residence and took Hector into
custody. Hector was then transported to the Tom Green County Jail for his multiple felony warrants for Aggravated Kidnapping, Stalking, and an *MTR* for Possession of Child Pornography. No civilians or officers were injured during the course of this incident.

SAPD’s SWAT team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Drone team, K9 Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and Patrol Division assisted with this incident.

The SAPD would like to thank the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and ASU Police for assisting us during this incident.

On an annual basis, the SAPD encourages their employees to nominate their fellow officers for meritorious awards. These nominations are first submitted to the nominated officer’s chain of command for review. Upon being reviewed by the officer’s chain of command, the nominations are then submitted to the “Meritorious Review Board” who then determines if Officer’s actions meet the criteria for a meritorious award. The “Meritorious Review Board” then makes their recommendation to the Chief of Police who would then ultimately determine if the Officer receives a meritorious award.

The SAPD would like to acknowledge the heroism and extraordinary acts of bravery that were displayed by these officers for the 2023 year.

Officers M. Calvert, D. Crowder, and M. Morris were awarded lifesaving awards for their heroic actions in lifting a vehicle that a citizen was trapped under. These officers quick reaction of freeing the victim from being trapped under the vehicle ultimately saved his life.

Officer Delacruz was awarded the lifesaving award for disregarding his personal safety and rendering aid to a citizen for a large swarm of bees attacking them. Medical personnel agreed that Officer Delacruz’s decisive action saved the victims life.

Lieutenant Scott, Lieutenant Thomason, Sergeant Gesch, Officer Herrington, and Officer Mitchell, received the Police Commendation Bar for the challenging project of constructing a SIMMS house for the San Angelo Police Department from the ground up. The SIMMS house is a non-ballistic shoot house which allows walls to be moved to create a variety of training environment which officers can utilize to improve their skills. The craftsmanship and dedication demonstrated by these individuals provided are a direct reflection of what SAPD strives for.

We take great pride in our dedicated officers as they truly embody protecting and serving our community.

E.O.W. 01-30-2024
San Angelo Police Department

It is with great sadness we announce the death of San Angelo Police K9 Duke. K9 Duke started his career with the SAPD in 2013 where he served the department for 7 years and 10 months. K9 Duke was enjoying retirement under the care of his previous handler and partner Officer Frank Flores.

Officer Flores, the Flores family, and the San Angelo Police Department are deeply saddened at the loss of such a well-loved and devoted member of our police family. K9 Duke was a hard-working partner who selflessly served the citizens of the City of San Angelo and Tom Green County. He was responsible for locating large quantities of illegal narcotics and numerous articles of evidence/contraband during his career and he will be greatly missed.

Please join us as we honor the life and loyal service of SAPD K9 Duke.

Prayers go out for Officer Flores, his family, and the members of our department.

From 2016 to 2023, the percentage drop in Part 1 Offenses was 45 percent. Additionally, crime fell by an average of 10 percent year-over-year. There were many contributing factors to the decrease in crime. The most significant being:

A. An increase of 15 new officer positions

B. Creating the Anti-Crime Unit, increasing the number of Patrol officers, adding additional detectives to the Criminal Investigation Division and Street Crimes Unit, and implementing targeted enforcement based on actionable intelligence.

C. Increased community involvement in reducing crime utilizing Ring Doorbell technology and community engagement.

D. Investments in technology – body cameras, in-car video systems, new Records Management Systems, predictive analysis software, drones, and other technologies.

E. Organizational leadership, which prioritized crime deterrence, crime detection, gathering of intelligence and evidence, focused investigations aided by technology, and partnerships that are more effective with local, state, and federal criminal justice partners.

The men and women of the San Angelo Police Department are committed to reducing crime and increasing the quality of life for everyone who calls the City of San Angelo home.

Chief Frank Carter

One adult and two juveniles escaped on foot after assaulting a Juvenile Supervision Officer this evening at the Juvenile Justice Center. The San Angelo Police Department is currently assisting the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office with attempting to locate three escapees. The descriptions of the males are listed below:

 Tjon Walker: Black male, 17 yoa, Black Hair, Brown Eyes and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.

 15-year-old Juvenile: Hispanic Male, approximately 160lbs, approximately 5’10”, Black Hair, Brown eyes, and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.

 15-year-old Juvenile: Black Male, approximately 142lbs, approximately 5’5”, Black Hair, Black eyes, and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.

The public is advised to lock their doors/windows and to report any suspicious activity to the SAPD. This incident is being directly investigated by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and all inquiries for additional information should be directed to their agency.

San Angelo, TX (January 1, 2024, 2:58am): One male is deceased due to a gunshot early Monday morning in Downtown San Angelo. A 33-year-old male was taken into custody and was charged with Murder in relation to this incident.

Officers were dispatched to the 100blk of South Chadbourne earlier this morning in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived on scene and located a 23-year-old male in the East alley with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers and medics attempted life saving measures, but the victim was found to be deceased. Officers made contact with the suspect (Ryan Renfroe) on scene, and he was detained pending the arrival of SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division.

It was learned that the suspect and victim knew each other, and this incident stemmed from a previous confrontation. The suspect and victim agreed to meet with each other at the listed location to continue the previous confrontation. Once the suspect and victim made contact with each other, the victim was allegedly shot and killed by the suspect.  

Renfroe was ultimately charged with Murder and was transported to the Tom Green County Jail.

This incident is still actively being investigated and additional information may be released at a later point in time. 

The SAPD asks that anyone with information/video regarding this incident to please contact our non-emergency dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case# 2024-0000006.

San Angelo, TX (November 10^th, 2023, 9:10 pm): One male is recovering after being struck by a vehicle on the Eastside of town. SAPD’s Traffic Division is investigating the Hit and Run and is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the driver.

The SAPD was dispatched Friday evening to the 500 Block of North Bell in reference to a call for service. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers located a 41-year-old male in the roadway and observed that he was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. The male was transported to Shannon Medical Center via the SAFD where he received treatment.

It was learned that an unknown vehicle struck the male in the roadway and fled the scene. SAPD’s Traffic Division was then requested to assist with the investigation. The SAPD believes that the suspect vehicle is a 2004-2008 Toyota Camry that is either silver or grey in color. The suspect vehicle will be missing the passenger side mirror and should have damage to the front passenger quarter panel.

The SAPD is asking for any help that would assist us with identifying the Hit and Run suspect. Please contact or non-emergency Dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case# 2023-0400750 in you have any information regarding this Hit and Run investigation.

San Angelo, TX (November 4^th, 2023, 4:06am): One male and one female were taken into custody early Saturday morning after a lengthy vehicle pursuit in North San Angelo. Edward Crisp (32yoa) and Ashley Perez (35yoa) were charged with multiple offenses in relation to this incident.

Officers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Travis Street in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Officers located the suspicious vehicle (Black Chevrolet Tahoe) in the 300 block of East 32^nd street and attempted to conduct a traffic stop on it. The driver (Edward Crisp) fled from the traffic stop and led Officers on a vehicle pursuit throughout the Northside of town.

The pursuit was terminated for safety reasons after officers observed Crisp driving on Sherwood Way at a high rate of speed without his lights on.

Crisp was later located by officers near the intersection of Loop 306 and College Hills after his vehicle experienced some type of mechanical failure. Officers took Crisp into custody, and he was charged with listed offenses.

• Evading Arrest/Detention with a Motor Vehicle
• Parole Violation Warrant
• County Warrants
• Reckless Driving
• Fail to Signal Intent to Turn

The passenger (Ashley Perez) was found to have a County Warrant for her arrest, and she was taken into custody as well. No private or City owned property was damaged during the course of this pursuit.

San Angelo, TX (November 1^st, 2023, 9:36 pm) One male was taken into custody after attempting to evade Officers on foot after a traffic stop in the Southside of San Angelo. Nineteen-year-old Ivan Lopez was taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses in relation to this incident.

An Officer with SAPD’s Anti-Crime Unit observed Lopez operating a white Dodge Charger near “River Ranch Apartments.” Officers were aware that Lopez had active warrants for his arrest, and a traffic stop was conducted on Lopez’s vehicle in the 1700 block of Knickerbocker Road.

Lopez was observed exiting the vehicle in an attempt to evade officers on foot. Officers pursued Lopez and observed him throw an unknown item over a fence in the 3600 block of S. Jackson. Lopez was then taken into custody a short distance later by responding officers.

Officers searched the area and learned that the item Lopez threw over the fence was a handgun that was reported stolen. Officers also learned that the handgun was modified/capable of automatic fire. Lopez was also found to be in possession of a small amount of Marijuana and suspected “THC” Vape Pens. Lopez was charged with the below offenses, but additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continues.

• Multiple County Warrants
• Possession of Marijuana <2oz
• Evading Arrest/Detention on Foot
• Unlawful Carry of a Weapon

San Angelo TX, (November 2, 2023, 3:08 pm) Two males were transported to Shannon Medical Center after a single vehicle rollover accident in South San Angelo. A 37 and 36-year-old male were occupants of the vehicle, and they were transported to Shannon Medical Center

The SAPD and SAFD were dispatched to the 300 block of S. US 87 in reference to a Major Motor Vehicle Accident. Officers arrived on scene and immediately began providing first aid to both occupants of the vehicle. Both occupants were then transported to Shannon Medical Center where the driver (37-year-old male) was pronounced as deceased. The status of the passenger (36-year-old male) is currently stable at this time. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification to the next of kin.

It was learned that the vehicle (Nissan Frontier) was traveling North in the 300 block of S. US 87 when it left the roadway and struck a TXDOT sign. This accident was not a result of a vehicle pursuit involving any law enforcement agency.

This accident is currently being investigated by SAPD’s Traffic Division and further information may be released at a later point in time. 

San Angelo, TX (October 28^th, 2023, 12:35am) One female was taken into custody after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit in the Southside of San Angelo. 20-year-old Jessica Brownrigg is facing multiple charges in relation to this incident.

An SAPD Patrol Officer initiated a traffic stop on Brownrigg’s vehicle near the intersection of Washington and West Ave. D. Brownrigg initially complied with the traffic stop but then fled in her vehicle before the officer could conclude the stop.

Brownrigg proceeded to evade from officers in her vehicle and at one point was observed by officers to be driving the wrong way on S. Koenigheim. Officers were able to get in front of the pursuit and successfully deploy “Stops Sticks” on Brownrigg’s vehicle in the 4000blk of S. Bryant. All of Brownrigg's tires on her vehicle were successfully deflated and she eventually stopped in the 1500blk of West Loop 306. 

Brownrigg was taken into custody and was charged with the listed offenses:

• Evading Arrest/Detention with a Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

San Angelo, TX (October 14^th, 2023, 8:59pm): One male is in custody after a vehicle pursuit that took place Saturday evening in the Southeast side of San Angelo. Forty-year-old Samuel Sutton was taken into custody and is facing multiple felony charges in connection to this incident.

An SAPD patrol officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Dodge Ram pickup after the pickup nearly collided with the officer's patrol unit near the intersection of State Street and Paint Rock Road. The driver of the pickup failed to stop and led officers on an almost 10-minute vehicle pursuit in the Southeast part of town.

An officer with the SAPD’s Anti-Crime Unit was able to position himself in front of the pursuit and successfully deploy “Stop Sticks” in front of the suspect vehicle. The suspect vehicle drove over the “Stop Sticks” and this resulted in the deflation of the vehicle’s front left tire.

Due to the successful “Stop Stick” deployment, the pursuit safely ended near the intersection of Preusser and Emerick Street. Samuel was taken into custody and was charged with the below offenses:

• Evading Arrest/Detention with a Motor Vehicle.
• Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon.
• Parole Violation Warrant
• Possession of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=1G<4G
• Possession of Marijuana <2oz

There was no damage to city or private property during the course of this pursuit

San Angelo, TX (October 11, 2023, 7:51am): One male was located deceased on the Northside of San Angelo earlier this morning after the SAPD received a call for service. SAPD’s Criminal Investigation Division is currently investigating this incident as a homicide.

The SAPD was dispatched on 10/11/23 to a location near West 48^th and Lake Drive after receiving a call for service regarding an unconscious person. Officers arrived at the scene and located a deceased male subject. SAPD’s Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Division are currently investigating this incident as a homicide. The SAPD asks anyone with information regarding this incident to contact our dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case#2023-0012908.

Additional Information may be released at a later point in time as this investigation continues.

San Angelo, TX (October 7^th, 2023, 7:18pm): One male was taken into custody Saturday evening after a passerby observed him walking with multiple suspected firearms in the Southwest part of town.  Thirty-five-year-old Brady Brazeal was taken into custody for County Warrants, Failure to Identify (Fugitive from Justice,) and Burglary of a Habitation.  

Officers were dispatched to 3600blk of Sunset Drive in reference to a “Subject with a Weapon” call for service. Officers arrived on scene and were able to locate Brazeal with what appeared to be multiple firearms in his possession. Brazeal complied with officer’s commands and dropped the suspected firearms on the ground before being detained. Officers learned that the suspected firearms were not real and that they were really pellet rifles. While speaking with officers, Brazeal gave false/fictitious identifying information as he knew he had active County Warrants for his arrest.

While further investigating the incident, a passerby spoke with officers and advised that they had observed Brazeal enter into an attached garage of a residence in the 5200blk of Green Valley Trail. It was learned that Brazeal took the pellet rifles and other assorted property from the open garage without the owner’s consent.

SAPD’s Criminal Investigation Division were requested on scene to assist and Brazeal was ultimately charged with the above offenses.

This investigation/arrest was a great example of our citizen’s recognizing suspicious activity and quickly notifying the SAPD. We ask that the public continues to stay vigilant and report suspicious activity in and around your neighborhoods.

One victim was injured on September 29, 2023 during a shooting that took place in Southside San Angelo. The victim had non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at Shannon Medical Center.

Officers learned that the suspected shooter fled on foot and officers quickly converged on the area and were able to locate the suspect at Sedona Ranch apartments. Suspect has been placed in custody. This is an ongoing investigation and more details will be released when it becomes available.

San Angelo, TX (September 14, 2023 10:50am): On 9/13/23, the SAPD was dispatched to a location off of Riverbend Drive in reference to a possible missing person. Officers conducted their investigation, and it was learned that Destinee Evartt (19yoa) was possibly missing under suspicious circumstances.

SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division assisted with the investigation and concluded that the suspicious circumstances were not valid and that Evartt willingly left on her own accord. Evartt is no longer considered a missing person and there is no further need to contact our non-emergency dispatch with information regarding her whereabouts.

San Angelo, TX (September 06, 2023, 9:24 pm): An individual was arrested after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit. At the end of the vehicle pursuit, the individual fled on foot. Numerous officers searched the area, and the individual was taken into custody and charged with multiple offenses.

The San Angelo Police Department initiated the traffic stop at the intersection of Howard/Junius for failure to signal 100 feet prior to turning at the intersection. The vehicle was occupied by two male subjects. The driver disregarded the police lights/sirens and proceeded to evade the detention in his vehicle. The driver later exited his vehicle in the 1900 block of Raney and evaded on foot. The passenger of the vehicle complied with the officer’s commands and was detained without incident.

The driver was later taken into custody by responding officers. The driver was found to have multiple warrants and possession of marijuana. This was a group effort with the assistance of Patrol, Anti-Crime Unit, Gang Unit, Lake Division, K-9 Division, and the Drone Team. At the conclusion of the preliminary investigation, the suspect was charged with the mentioned offenses:

Kendrick Gray (35yoa) – Evading arrest or detention with vehicle, evading arrest or detention with previous conviction, criminal mischief, possession of marijuana, traffic offenses, and multiple warrants.   

Gray was transported to the Tom Green County Jail.

San Angelo, TX (August 3, 2023, 6:07pm): Two victims were injured on August 3, 2023 during a shooting that took place in Northside San Angelo. The two victims had non-life-threatening injuries and received treatment at Shannon Medical Center. Two suspects were taken into custody and were charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The San Angelo Police Department was called to the area around West 19^th and Brown Street in reference to a shooting victim. Officers learned that the occupants of a silver BMW began shooting at a Silver Kia that was stopped at a stop sign near the intersection of West 19^th and Brown. The Silver Kia was struck multiple times by gunfire and then entered into the intersection where it collided with a black Dodge Ram pickup. The driver of the silver Kia then fled on foot into the surrounding area and the silver BMW was observed fleeing North on Brown Street. Officers learned that one of the occupants of the silver Kia (16-year-old female) had a gunshot wound to her arm while another (18-year-old male) had wounds believed to have been caused by shrapnel. Both victims were transported to Shannon Medical Center via the SAFD for treatment.

Officers quickly converged on the area and were able to locate a silver BMW near the intersection of N. Lillie and West 24^th street. Two possible suspects were detained and both SAPD’s Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Division were called to the scene to assist.

At the conclusion of the initial investigation, Tayden Thibodeaux (age 18) and Andrew Garza (age 18) were taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

Anyone with photos, video, or information of this incident are asked to please contact Det. Chegwidden at 325-659-8019 and reference Case# 2023-0009628.

San Angelo, TX (August 3, 2023, 8:13pm): A 17-year-old female is deceased after a shooting that took place yesterday evening at a residence in the Northeast side of San Angelo.

The San Angelo Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 1300blk of Paisano Place in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived on scene and located an unconscious 17-year-old female who had an apparent gunshot wound on her back. The SAFD transported the female to Shannon Medical Center where she was later pronounced as deceased.

SAPD’s Criminal Investigations and Crime Scene Division were requested on scene to assist. It was learned that the suspect (a 16-year-old male) was believed to have discharged the firearm and that he had fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. The suspect was taken into custody on 8/4/23 and it is believed that this incident is not connected to the shooting incident that took place on West 19^th and Brown Street.

This is an active investigation and the SAPD ask that anyone with information regarding this incident please contact Det. Hill at 325-657-4308 and reference Case# 2023-0009638.

San Angelo, TX (June 28^th, 2023): One male is in custody after SAPD’s Street Crimes Division executed a search warrant at a residence in the 400blk of West Ave Y. Manuel Samaripa (53 years of age) was taken into custody without incident and was booked into the Tom Green County Jail.

The San Angelo Police Department’s Street Crimes Division conducted an investigation that led to a search warrant being executed on 6/28/23 at a residence in the 400blk of West Ave Y.

The listed items were located inside of the residence:

• Approximately 136 grams of Methamphetamine
• Approximately 200 grams of Marijuana
• Approximately $500 in US Currency
• Body Armor
• Various pills and drug paraphernalia

Samaripa was taken into custody for his parole violation warrant and was transported to the Tom Green County Jail. This incident is currently under investigation.

San Angelo, TX (June 26, 2023, 9:00am): An airplane Pilot successfully navigated an emergency landing earlier this morning on Knickerbocker Road after running out of fuel. No injuries or damage were reported as a result of the emergency landing due to the Pilot’s quick actions.

The San Angelo Police Department’s Communications Division received a call for service earlier this morning regarding a pilot needing to conduct an emergency landing from the DFW's Air Traffic Control. The Pilot advised DFW's Air Traffic Control that he had run out of fuel and needed to safely land his airplane. The Pilot was able to successfully land his airplane near the intersection of Knickerbocker Road and Loop 306 without any damage to the plane or nearby property. The plane was then pushed off the roadway into the Jack’s Convenience Store Parking lot pending the arrival of the Federal Aviation Administration, Skyline Aviation, and SAPD Officers.

The SAPD then assisted with safely escorting the plane/pilot back to the San Angelo Regional Airport (Mathis Field) from the mentioned convenience store.

The SAPD commends the Pilot's quick thinking and actions as he was able to successfully conduct an emergency landing on a public roadway without the result of any injuries or damage.

San Angelo, TX (May 19, 2023, 9:13am): The San Angelo Police Department is seeking information regarding damage to railway property (belonging to Texas Pacifico) that is believed to have occurred during the early morning hours of this date. The unknown suspect(s) could be facing the charge of “Interference with Railroad Property >=$2,500<$30,000” which is a State Jail Felony in the State of Texas.

The SAPD was dispatched this morning around 1:00am to a location off of Upton Street in reference to a possible Criminal Mischief. Officers made contact with a representative of Texas Pacifico, and it was learned that unknown person(s) intentionally damaged a “Switch Stand” causing one of their trains to travel down a wrong section of railway track. It was learned that approximately $2,500 worth of damage was caused when the train struck a “Derailing Unit” after traveling down the wrong section of railway track.

The train was approximately 7,000 feet long and was temporarily blocking multiple railway crossings in the Southeast part of town. SAPD Units re-directed traffic at the blocked railway crossings until the Train was operational and was placed back onto the correct railway track.

If you have any information regarding the identity of the suspect(s) please contact our non-emergency dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case # 2023-0006086.

On 5/05/23 at 9:41, the SAPD was dispatched to 2201 University (Glenn Middle School) for a report of a bomb threat. Students and staff were not on campus for a student holiday and professional learning day. 

The San Angelo Police Department, San Angelo Fire Department along with SAISD District leaders and campus administrators immediately began an investigation. The investigation is currently on-going and further information will be released if it becomes available. 

San Angelo, TX (May 1, 2023, 9:17am): One male is in custody after a shooting investigation that left a 33-year-old male hospitalized this weekend. The suspect (Kaya Paulhill-21yoa) was quickly taken into custody by responding officers and is currently facing charges of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

The San Angelo Police Department was dispatched to a Northside Apartment Complex for a shooting victim in the late afternoon hours of 4/28/23. Officers arrived on scene and located a 33-year-old male who was observed to be suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers provided first aid to the victim, and he was transported to Shannon Medical Center by the SAFD for his injuries.

Officers learned that the suspect (Paulhill) had fled the scene in a dark colored Dodge Charger and that he was possibly heading towards East 19^th street. Officers were able to quickly locate Paulhill, near N. Jefferson and Junius, as he was observed operating a vehicle matching the description that was given on scene. Paulhill was taken into custody and was secured in a patrol unit pending the arrival of SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division.

At the conclusion of the preliminary investigation, SAPD’s Detectives determined that Paulhill be charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. Paulhill was then transported to the Tom Green County Jail for the mentioned offense. 

San Angelo, TX (4/27/23 2:07pm): A 17-year-old male is in custody after an investigation regarding a social media threat at TLCA High School. Multiple SAPD Officers responded to the school, and TLCA was placed on Lockdown as the investigation took place.

The SAPD was dispatched to 5687 Melrose (TLCA) after the faculty was made aware of the suspect posting a photo of a firearm with the phrase “Come to School” on “Snapchat.” TLCA went into an immediate lockdown as it was learned that the suspect (a TLCA Student) had left the campus for lunch. Multiple SAPD officers responded to TLCA and were able to obtain information regarding the suspect’s whereabouts. The suspect was then taken into custody off campus by SAPD’s Street Crimes Division.

SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division investigated the incident, and the suspect was arrested for Terroristic Threat.

There is currently no threat to the TLCA Campus, and the SAPD is working in conjunction with the TLCA staff to ensure the safety of their students.

San Angelo, TX (April 24, 2023, 8:44 am): A 37-year-old male was taken into custody early yesterday morning after a standoff with Police near Ave N and A&M street. This incident stemmed from a domestic disturbance in the 1600 block of S. Harrison, where a 24-year-old female was injured and a 3-year-old child was taken by the suspect. The suspect (Rondy Strickland) was identified as the biological father of the involved child and the boyfriend of the victim. Strickland was taken into custody and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Driving While Intoxicated with a Child under 15yoa.

The SAPD was dispatched to the intersection of Ave N and A&M in reference to an unknown problem. Officers arrived on the scene and learned that the suspect was driving a white pickup truck (while intoxicated) with an unsecured 3-year-old child. Officers made contact with the suspect and gave him verbal commands to exit his vehicle. The suspect exited his vehicle with the child and proceeded to walk into an open field near the mentioned intersection. The suspect refused to put the child down in an attempt to avoid being arrested.

Negotiators with SAPD’s Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) and SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID) were requested to assist at the suspect’s location. After a substantial amount of time, Negotiators were successful in convincing the suspect to release the child and allow officers to take him into custody. The child was not injured and was safely returned to the victim.

Officers learned that the suspect had been involved in a domestic disturbance with a 24-year-old victim, where he ran over the victim’s hand with his vehicle and fled the scene with the 3-year-old child. The victim was transported to Shannon Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.

Additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continue.

San Angelo, TX (April 18, 2023, 1:36pm): A female suspect led San Angelo Police on a vehicle chase earlier this morning after she was called in as a reckless driver. The vehicle chase originated on the Eastside of San Angelo and was called off on San Angelo’s Westside. The suspect was not identified as the vehicle chase was called off due to the safety of the public being at risk.

The San Angelo Police Department was dispatched to the intersection of Riverside and Bell after receiving multiple calls for service regarding a reckless driver. Officers located the suspect (driving a white Honda Accord) on Richard Street and attempted to stop the vehicle. The female driver evaded officers in the vehicle and proceeded to travel towards the Westside of San Angelo. Multiple agencies (Game Wardens and DPS) assisted with the chase, but the chase was called off on Sherwood Way.

The chase was called off due to the suspect’s high rate of speed, reckless driving, and lack of regard for public safety.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact our Desk Duty Officer at 325-481-2696 or our Non-Emergency Dispatch at 325-657-4315. Please reference Case #2023-0004724 when giving information.

San Angelo, TX (April 13, 2023, 2:11pm) One male and one female are in custody after the execution of a Narcotics Search Warrant at a residence in the 2900blk of Bowie Street. At the conclusion of the Search Warrant, 46-year-old Oscar Mendez and 36-year-old Velia Valdez were transported to the Tom Green County Jail, where they were both charged with Man/Del CS PG1 >=400grams.

SAPD’s Street Crimes Division developed information that a quantity of illegal narcotics was being kept at a local residence on Bowie Street. A Search Warrant was executed during the Morning hours of 4/13/23 by SAPD’s SWAT, Street Crimes, and K9 Divisions. The listed items were located/seized inside the residence along with both Mendez and Valdez.

• Approximately 20 pounds of Methamphetamine
• Approximately 1.36 pounds of Heroin
• Approximately 12 grams of pills (suspected to be Fentanyl)
• Approximately 5.7 grams of Marijuana
• 3 Firearms (one of which is confirmed as stolen)
• Approximately $3,500 in US Currency

Additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continues.