Press Releases
On 07/06/24 around 4:34pm, Officers were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Houston Harte in reference to a motor vehicle accident.
Upon arrival, Officers located a white in color passenger car that had left the roadway and collided into a traffic sign.
SAPD’s Motors Division, Crime Scene, and Drone Division were requested on scene to assist with the investigation.
It was learned that this was a single vehicle accident and there was one male passenger (26 years of age) uninjured.
The driver of the vehicle was identified as Chelsea Gray (26 years of age) who was later pronounced deceased at Shannon Medical Center.
Just after 12:56 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2024, San Angelo Police Detective James Hernandez was booked into the Tom Green County Jail for Driving While Intoxicated 2nd by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
A Trooper with the Texas DPS conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle that was being driven by Det. Hernandez which resulted in the arrest of 54-year-old for the charge of Driving While Intoxicated 2nd. Further inquiries regarding the arrest should be directed to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Subsequent to this arrest, the San Angelo Police Department has opened a formal internal investigation with the Office of Professional Standards.
Hernandez, a seventeen-year veteran of the San Angelo Police Department, was off duty when the incident occurred.
San Angelo, Texas - On the evening of June 29, 2024, at approximately 6:16 PM, officers from the San Angelo Police Department responded to an unconscious person in the 5500 block of Enclave Court.
Upon arrival, officers found that a golf cart operated by Emilee Krieger (28) caused a serious accident resulting in injuries to the passenger, Dustin Patino (41). Preliminary investigations suggest that Krieger was operating the golf cart under the influence of alcohol.
San Angelo Fire Department personnel responded quickly and transported Patino to Shannon Medical Center, where, despite all efforts, Patino later succumbed to his injuries on 07/02/2024.
Krieger later consented to a breathalyzer test confirming a blood alcohol concentration above the legal limit. Krieger was arrested and charged with Intoxication Assault.
The San Angelo Police Department emphasizes the dangers of operating any vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We urge all citizens to exercise caution and make responsible decisions to prevent such incidents.
The San Angelo Police Department would like to remind all citizens that starting today 07/03/2024-07/08/2024 a no refusal period is in effect for the 4th of July weekend
for increased enforcement regarding DWI’s.
On Tuesday June 11, 2024, officers from the San Angelo Police Department responded to a call at approximately 10:00 a.m. at a residence in the 1000 block of E. 21st Street for a welfare check.
Upon arrival, officers found the house secured. Due to information provided by the complainant and evidence at the scene, officers determined it was necessary to force entry to the residence as they believed there was need for immediate intervention.
Officers discovered 2 deceased individuals inside the residence. Preliminary investigation indicated that this was a murder-suicide. The deceased have been identified as Clinton Willie Francis Jr, (72) and Malneshia Clark, (29) of San Angelo, TX. Evidence at the scene indicated that Malneshia Clark fatally shot Clinton Willie Francis Jr before taking her own life.
The San Angelo Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the families and friends affected by this tragedy. The San Angelo Police Department encourages anyone experiencing domestic issues or crises to seek help from available resources, including the National Domestic Violence Hotline (800-799-7233) and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (988).
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 determine 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 determines if the Officer receives a meritorious award.
The San Angelo Police Department is proud to announce that Sergeant Daniel Williams and Officer Garry Hamilton have been awarded the Meritorious Life-Saving Award for their exceptional bravery and swift action in saving a young child from drowning in a pool.
On January 11, 2024, at approximately 3:05 PM, Sergeant Williams and Officer Hamilton responded to an emergency call reporting a child missing in the 5200 block of North Bentwood Drive. Upon arrival, they found a 4-year-old boy unconscious and submerged in the pool. Without hesitation, Sergeant Williams retrieved the child, and immediately began performing life-saving CPR on the child. Officer Hamilton later took over life-saving CPR on the child until San Angelo Fire Department arrived on scene.
Thanks to their quick and decisive actions, the child was transported to Shannon Medical Center for further medical care.
Sergeant Williams and Officer Hamilton exemplify the dedication and courage of our police force. Their immediate response and skilled intervention prevented a tragic loss, and we are immensely proud of their actions. This incident serves as a powerful reminder of the critical role our officers play in safeguarding the community.
San Angelo, TX (June 1, 2024, 10:00pm): One female was injured during a shooting that took place late Saturday evening on the North Side of town.
Officers were dispatched to the 900blk of Shiloh in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived on scene and located a 17-year-old female with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers applied first aid to the victim on scene and she was transported to Shannon Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries via the SAFD.
SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division, Drone Team, and Crime Scene Division arrived on scene to assist with the investigation.
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# 2024-0006466.
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.