Press Releases
On August 10, 2021, at 10:48 am, an on-duty San Angelo Police Department detective drove up on a major motor vehicle accident at 1500 block of W Houston Harte Expy Eastbound. TXDOT was doing maintenance on some signs, so traffic was moving slowly. A silver Subaru SUV crashed into the rear of a trailer, which was being towed by a Semi-truck. The driver of the Subaru, Jonathan Fortenberry (23), was transported to a local hospital by ambulance. Fortenberry suffered from incapacitating injuries. Fortenberry had been wearing a seatbelt. Alcohol is not believed to be a factor. ###
On August 4, 2021 at 7:58 pm, Officers with the San Angelo Police Department's Anti-Crime and Gang Units located a white Ford truck that was known to be connected to several burglaries throughout the City and County. Officers initiated a traffic stop on Southwest Blvd, near Twin Mountain Dr, but the driver of the Ford truck failed to stop and attempted to evade Officers. Pursuing Officers lost sight of the vehicle for a short period, but it was later discovered that the truck had struck a parked vehicle on Oxford Circle. The suspects then fled on foot. A perimeter was set up. The K9 unit and Drone team responded. After a search of the area, the two suspects were later located hiding under a truck in the 2700 block of SAC. The suspects were taken into custody without incident. The driver, a 16 year old male, was arrested on a Directive to Apprehend Warrant, Felony Evading, and Evading on Foot. The passenger, Shannon Clark (18), was arrested for Evading on Foot. ###
On August 3, 2021, at 7:50 pm, Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Edmund in regards to a Major Motor Vehicle Accident. Two vehicles (Black Chevrolet Tahoe and a White Chevrolet Silverado 2500) had been involved in a head on collision. Both vehicles had extensive damage.
All four occupants of the Chevrolet Tahoe (Two adults and two children, ages 8 and 11) were transported by ambulance to a local hospital. The adults in the vehicle were not wearing seatbelts but the children were. The front passenger of the Chevrolet Tahoe, Jermaine Landor (33), succumbed to his injuries at the hospital. He was pronounced deceased by Judge Howard. The other three occupants of the Chevrolet Tahoe had non-incapacitating injuries. Three occupants of the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 received treatment but had non-incapacitating injuries. One of the three occupants had been wearing a seatbelt.
According to witnesses, the driver of the Chevrolet Tahoe was travelling east at the 1400 block of Edmund when it suddenly swerved into the westbound lane, striking the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Alcohol is believed to be a factor. This is still an ongoing investigation. ###
On August 2, 2021, at 1:29 am, Officers were dispatched to a major motor vehicle accident. When Officers arrived on scene they located a disabled vehicle (Red Kia Sportage) in the parking lot of Central High School (655 Caddo). The Kia Sportage had struck multiple large rocks at the front of the school and came to a stop.
A second wrecked vehicle (White Honda Accord) was located at 600 W Houston Harte. After further investigation it was discovered that the driver of the Kia Sportage ran onto Loop 306 and was struck by the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord then veered off the road and struck a large sign. The driver of the Honda Accord was not wearing a seatbelt.
Due to the impact, the driver of the Kia Sportage and the driver of the Honda Accord succumbed to their injuries at the scene. They were pronounced deceased by Judge Howard. The driver of the Kia Sportage was identified as Raphael Salas (45) from Del Rio. The identity of the second victim is being withheld at this time pending notification of the family. This is still an ongoing investigation. ###
On July 29, 2021 members of the San Angelo Police Department's Street Crimes Division executed a search warrant at 2401 N Lillie (Nueva Vista Apartments). Approximately 2 ounces of heroin and four handguns were located and seized. Arturo Martinez (26) was arrested for Man/Del CS PG1 >=4<200 an Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. Rosa Banon (23) was arrested for Man/Del CS PG1 >=4<200.
On July 23, 2021, at 1:59 am, Officers were dispatched to the 200 block of N Koenigheim in reference to a major motor vehicle accident. According to a witness, Anthony Padilla (28) was driving a passenger car and racing Keifer Ekert (28), who was on a motorcycle. Ekert lost control of his motorcycle and crashed. Officers arrived on scene and provided first aid until Medics arrived. Ekert was transported by ambulance to a local hospital with serious injuries. Padilla was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident. This is still an ongoing investigation. ###
On July 22, 2021, at about 10:50 pm, Officers responded to the 3600 block of Cedar Creek in reference to a possible shooting victim. Contact was eventually made with the resident, who was not harmed. Shortly after, a second call came in from the same caller, stating that the incident had actually occurred at the 3600 block of Shadyhill Dr. After further investigation it was determined that both of the calls were Swatting (false) calls. This is still an ongoing investigation. ###
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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