Press Releases
On July 20, 2021, at 10:13 am, Officers were dispatched to the 800 block of E 36th St in regards to a robbery in progress. Upon arrival, Officers located the suspect's vehicle parked in front of the residence. Two males were immediately detained.
After further investigation it was determined that the victims were associated with the suspects. The victims were not injured during the robbery. Cameron Lewis (25) and Khari Brown (29) were both arrested for Aggravated Robbery and transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident. ###
Update to the Inn Of The Conchos Homicide:
On July 8, 2021, Joshua Tyler Garcia (3-19-02) turned himself into the Lubbock County Jail for an outstanding felony warrant for Aggravated Assault Against a Public Servant from Lubbock, TX. On July 9, 2021, investigators with the San Angelo Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division obtained a warrant for Murder in reference to the Homicide that occurred June 28, 2021 at the Inn Of The Conchos. Garcia was charged with Murder.
On July 7, 2021, at 4:18 pm, Officers were dispatched to the 900 block of Volney in reference to a shooting victim. When Officers arrived on scene they located one male (21) suffering from a gunshot wound, who was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. He is in stable condition.
Shortly after Officers' arrival, dispatch received a call stating that a second gunshot victim had arrived at another hospital by personal vehicle. That second subject succumbed to his injuries at the hospital and was pronounced deceased by Judge Howard. The deceased has been identified as Adaireon Madlock (23). The investigation indicates that the parties involved are known to each other. After a confrontation, gunfire was exchanged between the parties. This is still an ongoing investigation.
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On July 7, 2021, at 8:35 pm, Officers were dispatched to the Fairview Mobile Home Park (311 N Bell) in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived on scene and located two males (age 34 and 31) that had been shot. Both males were transported to a local hospital by ambulance. They are both in stable condition.
A description of the suspect's vehicle, a Blue 1980's model GMC pickup, was relayed to Officers. The Anti-Crime Unit supervisor located the suspect vehicle leaving the area. The vehicle was stopped at the 800 block of Shiloh. Jason Lujan (31) was located inside the vehicle, and he was identified as the suspect. Lujan was arrested without incident for Aggravated Assault With a Deadly Weapon. He was booked into the Tom Green County Jail.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
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On July 5, 2021, Cody Jay Salazar (31) was arrested for Murder in regards to the Inn Of The Concho Homicide that occurred on June 28, 2021. The San Angelo Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division and Street Crimes Division located Salazar in Ballinger, TX. The San Angelo Police Department would like to thank the TX Department of Public Safety and the Ballinger Police Department for their assistance. Salazar is currently in the Runnels County Jail.
On July 4, 2021, at 3:35 pm, a 9 year old male was struck by a boat's propeller after falling off the front of a boat while it was in motion. The child sustained serious bodily injury. Officers arrived on scene and a tourniquet was applied to the injury. The child was then transported to Shannon Medical Center by ambulance. The victim is in stable condition. After further investigation, the driver of the boat was arrested for Intoxication Assault With a Vehicle Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury. The driver has been identified as Joe Alvarado (30) from Odessa, TX. The incident occurred at Lake Nasworthy.
Update to The Penny Pub Tap House incident that occurred on June 19, 2021:
The initial call for service was for a stabbing victim at Shannon Medical Center. Upon further investigation it was determined that the victim sustained injuries due to an assault that occurred in the parking lot of The Penny Pub Tap House (2414 College Hills). On June 27, 2021 the victim succumbed to his injuries from the felonious assault. An autopsy was performed on June 29, 2021. The final cause of death is pending until the autopsy results are concluded.
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On June 19, 2021, at 12:41 am, Officers were dispatched to Shannon Medical Center in reference to a stabbing victim. It was later determined that the incident had occurred at The Penny Tap House (2414 College Hills), in the parking lot. The victim, Jason Garivay (41), succumbed to his injuries on June 27, 2021. This is still an ongoing investigation. No other information is available for release at this time.
On June 28, 2021, at 1:16 am, Officers were dispatched to 2021 N Bryant (Inn Of The Conchos) in reference to a shooting victim. When Officers arrived on scene they located one gunshot victim, identified as Daniel Chandler (41). He succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Chandler was a resident of Winters, TX. This is an ongoing investigation. No other information is available for release at this time.
The San Angelo Police Department is seeking applicants that want to make a difference. The deadline for the Police Rookie Application is at 5:00 pm on August 12, 2021, and the Civil Service Examination will be on August 20, 2021. Starting salary is $42,856/yr and increases to $46,410/yr after completion of the police academy and state exam.
The San Angelo Police Department is also looking for Emergency Services Dispatchers. There is currently no deadline for applications. Starting salary is $31,868/yr and increases to $34,786/yr once the individual has completed certification requirements.
Any Police Rookie questions may be directed to Sgt Coffman at 325-481-2709 or by email at tim.coffman@sanangelopolice.org.
]Applications and detailed job descriptions may be found at cosatx.us. If you have any other questions, contact the Human Resources Department (325) 657-4221 or email hr@cosatx.us.
On June 21, 2021, an altercation occurred at the 400 blk of E Harris between Jerry Gonzales (8-9-00) and his ex-girlfriend. She was driven away from that location by a friend in attempt to get away from the suspect. Gonzales followed them to the Stripes on Glenna, where the stabbing occurred.
At 9:09 pm, Officers were dispatched to the Stripes located at 901 Glenna in reference to a stabbing that had just occurred. A 31 year old male had been stabbed multiple times by the suspect. The suspect fled the scene prior to Officers' arrival. Officers rendered first aid to the victim until medics arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital by ambulance and is in stable condition. Gonzales was not located at the time of the incident.
On June 22, 2021, at 6:54 am, Officers were dispatched to 2300 Armstrong in reference to a domestic disturbance with an assault in progress. A passerby observed a male struggling with a female so they stopped to assist her. Officers arrived on scene and located Jerry Gonzales, the suspect in the prior evening's stabbing, at the back of the property. He was taken into custody without incident. Gonzales was booked into the Tom Green County Jail for Aggravated Assault With A Deadly Weapon. This is still an ongoing investigation.
On June 17, 2021 an arrest was made in regards to the Homicide that occurred at 2401 Lillie (Nueva Vista Apartments) on May 26, 2021. After a lengthy investigation, the San Angelo Police Department Criminal Investigations Division was able to identify the suspect as Francisco Morales (17 years of age). Detectives obtained a warrant for Morales and he was arrested in Abilene, TX with the assistance of the Abilene Police Department Criminal Investigations Division and Gang Unit. No further information is available for release at this time.
On June 18, 2021, at 7:45 am, a major motor vehicle accident was reported at 4700 W Houston Harte Expressway EB. The San Angelo Police Department's Traffic Division determined that the driver, Richard Graham, was traveling eastbound when he lost control of his motorcycle. Graham succumbed to his injuries at the scene. The speed of the motorcycle at the time of the crash was unable to be determined. Alcohol was not a factor. Graham was pronounced deceased by JP Werner. Next of kin has been notified. No additional information is available at this time.
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On Wednesday, May 19, 2021, Detectives with the Department’s Street Crimes Division (SCD) executed a Search Warrant at a residence located in the 1700 block of South Van Buren Street.
During the search, detectives located and seized approximately 400 grams of THC products, cash, and several firearms.
Two of the residences’ occupants, identified as 23-year-old Allyson Fly and 23-year-old Jared McGuffin, were subsequently charged with Manufacture Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 2 or 2A >=400G and Possession of Marijuana >2OZ<=4OZ.
The San Angelo Police Department’s Patrol Division assisted with yesterday’s Warrant Operation.
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May 13, 2021 — The San Angelo Police Department’s Cold Case Unit has arrested a second suspect for the 2008 murder of Jordan Holden.
32-year-old Raymond Andrew-Lee Rice was taken into custody this morning in Allen, Texas, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers, Allen Police Department, and the U.S. Multi-Agency Fugitive Task Force.
The first suspect named in the murder case, 32-year-old Patrick Stewart Jr., was apprehended on April 27, 2021, in Katy, Texas.
There is no additional information available for release at this time.
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The San Angelo Police Department’s Cold Case Unit, along with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety’s Texas Rangers, has arrested 32-year-old Patrick Stewart Jr. for the 2008 murder of Jordan Holden.
Through the course of the investigation, Stewart became a person of interest and was ultimately identified as the suspect by forensic evidence known as ‘Familial DNA’ that was obtained from the crime scene.
Stewart, a current resident of Katy, Texas, was taken into custody this morning in Katy, Texas, by members of the San Angelo Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division with assistance from DPS Texas Rangers and the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
In July 2008, San Angelo Police were dispatched to “Shots Fired” at a residence on West Harris Avenue. When police arrived, they found Holden, who was 22-years-old at the time, unresponsive and suffering from a gunshot wound. Holden was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that Holden and three friends, including the resident, arrived at the residence and surprised armed intruders. The resident struggled with one of the intruders and called for help. Responding to his friend’s call for help, Holden entered the residence where he was met by gunfire. The resident was also shot in the leg.
“Multiple investigators have worked tirelessly through the years to ensure Jordan’s killer would face justice. The investigation has proven that you cannot escape justice or outrun the horrific things that you have done to a human being in our community. Jordan Holden had a child on the way when he was murdered. We cannot give that child his father back but we hope this arrest brings peace and closure to the family. This investigative effort and arrest sends a strong message that we will not forget the victims and families of our remaining cold cases and that we will continue to work tirelessly to solve each and every cold case.” — Frank Carter, Chief of Police
(Left to right: Holden, Stewart)
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Pursuant to the ongoing investigation of narcotics trafficking in our community, investigators with the Department’s Street Crimes Division (SCD) executed a Search Warrant at a cabin located in the 6600 block of Knickerbocker Road on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.
Subsequent to the search and SCD-directed traffic stops, investigators located and seized approximately four hundred (400) grams of THC, approximately six-hundred fifty (650) grams of marijuana, a handgun, and approximately $7K in U.S. Currency.
At the conclusion of the field investigation, 20-year-old Ryland Mikula was charged with Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 2 OR 2-A >=4G<400G, Possession of Marijuana <2OZ, and Possession/Delivery Drug Paraphernalia. 21-year-old Derrick Nash was charged with Possession of Marijuana <2OZ. 22-year-old Morgan Olson was charged with Possession Controlled Substance PG 2 >=1G-4G. 27-year-old Shaquan Rhoades was charged with Manufacture Delivery Controlled Substance PG 2 OR 2-A >=4G<400G, Possession of Marijuana >4OZ<=5LBS., and a warrant of arrest for Failure to Appear Marijuana <2OZ.
The Department’s Lake Patrol, K-9 Unit, Anti-Crime Unit, Gang Unit, and Patrol Division assisted with yesterday’s operation.
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On Wednesday, April 21, 2021, San Angelo Police were dispatched to the Icon Cinema parking lot, 2020 North Bryant Boulevard, for the report of a male suspect who displayed a firearm in an attempted carjacking.
When officers arrived, they located the male suspect inside a gray Ford F150 pickup truck. Officers attempted to detain the suspect; however, the suspect fled the parking lot at a high rate of speed and a vehicle pursuit ensued northbound on US Highway 87 at speeds above 90 MPH. The victims of the attempted carjacking, a 34-year-old man and a 12-year-old boy, were not injured.
Through multi-agency coordination with the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office, Sterling County Sheriff’s Office, and the Texas Department of Public Safety, the suspect was taken into custody near Broome, Texas, after his vehicle became disabled by spike strips. A Follow-up investigation revealed the truck had been reported stolen earlier in the day from McCulloch County. A stun gun, knife, and BB gun were also located inside the truck.
The suspect, later identified as 22-year-old Ilja Avdejeves of Brandon Mississippi, was taken to the Sterling County Court to appear before a magistrate for the charge of Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle and was additionally charged with Obstruction or Retaliation after he threatened to kill officers, deputies, and the Judge.
At the conclusion of the field investigation, Avdejeves was transported to Tom Green County Jail where he was additionally charged with Robbery.
Additional charges are pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.
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The San Angelo Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at the Super 8 Motel located at 410 West Avenue L.
Police were dispatched to the location just before 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, officers located a 19-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. The man was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. No arrest(s) was made.
If you have any information about the incident or the suspect(s) identity, please contact the Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at (325) 657-4264. To remain anonymous, tip online at http://bit.ly/SAPDTips247 or by text: text TIP SAPD to 888777 and follow the prompts.
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April 16, 2021 — Around 12:20 a.m., two San Angelo Police Officers were conducting a crash investigation in the 2100 block of North Bryant Boulevard when a vehicle collided with one of the officer’s unoccupied patrol unit.
The suspect, who was driving a 2000 Ford Red Focus, then fled the scene and a short vehicle pursuit ensued throughout the adjacent neighborhood.
The Focus became disabled after striking a curb and the driver, later identified as 17-year-old Aaron Martinez, was taken into custody without further incident.
Martinez was charged with Duty on Striking Unattended Vehicle, Evading Arrest Detention with Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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