Press Releases
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 10th, 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 4th, 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 32nd 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.