Press Releases
San Angelo, TX (November 1st, 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 28th, 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 14th, 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 48th 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.