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Buckle Down & Stay Strapped In Seat Belt Survey Results — April, May
Jun 09, 2017   02:35 PM

As a part of the Buckle Down & Stay Strapped In Campaign, 660 seat belt observations were conducted in San Angelo during the month of April and 389 were conducted during the month of May. 

April’s results indicate that the overall seat belt use rate is 96.8%.  This is 6.1% higher than the state average of 90.7%, 9.8% higher than the national average of 87%, and 3.7% higher than San Angelo’s October 2016 baseline of 93.1%. 

May’s results indicate that the overall seat belt use rate is 97.2%.  This is 6.5% higher than the state average of 90.7%, 10.2% higher than the national average of 87%, and 4.1% higher than San Angelo’s October 2016 baseline of 93.1%. 

April and May surveys took place in five locations in the area.  In addition to the general use rate data, findings showed the following:

April

Women – 97.6%

Men – 96%

Highest Age Group for Belt Use: 25-59

Lowest Age Group for Belt Use: 60 +

Highest Vehicle for Belt Use: SUV

Lowest Vehicle for Belt Use: Van

 

May

Women – 98.3%

Men – 96.2%

Highest Age Group for Belt Use: 25-59

Lowest Age Group for Belt Use: <24

Highest Vehicle for Belt Use: Van

Lowest Vehicle for Belt Use: Truck 

Take the seat belt challenge, buckle up, every trip, every time and encourage your family and friends to do the same.  You might just safe a life.

Buckle Down & Stay Strapped In is made up of the San Angelo Police Department and a network of community partners, including SAISD and Live Design and Print Shop. 

This public safety initiative was created to increase belt use, save lives, and reduce injuries in San Angelo.  For more information about Buckle Down & Stay Strapped In or to become a partner, please visit contact Officer Tracy Gonzalez at tracy.gonzalez@sanangelopolice.org.

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Investigators Seize Gambling Equipment during Search Warrant at Local Game Spot
Jun 07, 2017   06:55 PM

Earlier today, Investigators with the San Angelo Police Department’s Street Crimes Division,  DPS Criminal Investigations Division, and Homeland Security Investigations executed an Evidentiary Search Warrant at the La Jolla Redemption Center, 4202 Sherwood Way, in regards to illegal gambling activity. 

The warrant, issued by District Judge Jay Weatherby, directed Investigators to seize items consistent with Texas Penal Code Sections 47.03 Gambling Promotion, Section 47.04 Keeping a Gambling Place, Section 47.06 Possession of Gambling Devices, Equipment, or Paraphernalia, and Section 71.02 Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity. 

During the search, Investigators located and seized several items consistent with those mentioned in the warrant as well as approximately three thousand ($3,000) dollars in silver and approximately twenty thousand ($20,000) dollars in U.S. currency.  

Numerous patrons and employees were interviewed during the course of the operation and charges are pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.  

Area law enforcement officials will continue their investigation of local establishments and their business operators who furnish and maintain sweepstakes and gambling machines as such establishments serve as a breeding ground for further criminal activity, such as robbery, drug use or trafficking, violent crimes, and other felonious offenses.  The continued operation of such establishments poses a direct threat to the welfare and safety of the citizens of San Angelo and Tom Green County. 

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Parolee Caught with Guns, Meth, Money during Traffic Stop in North San Angelo
Jun 05, 2017   03:57 PM

A 54-year-old San Angelo man is facing multiple Felony charges following a weekend traffic stop in North San Angelo. 

On June 3, 2017, at approximately 10:00 p.m., San Angelo Police conducted a traffic stop on the driver of a 2004 Lincoln Continental near W. 34th and N. Chadbourne Streets. 

The driver, identified as Michael A. Green, was found to have a warrant for Parole Violation and was placed under arrest. 

During a search of Green incident to his arrest, Officers located a small plastic bag that contained suspected methamphetamine and approximately $6,900 in U.S. currency.  During a search of Green’s vehicle, Officers located drug paraphernalia consistent with the trafficking of illegal narcotics, more suspected methamphetamine, and two firearms.  One of the firearms was confirmed to have been reported stolen out of San Antonio, Texas.  

Green was transported to the Tom Green County Jail and charged with First Degree Felony Manufacture Delivery of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon, and his Parole Violation Warrant.   

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First Responders Urge Drivers to Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Jun 02, 2017   03:16 PM

San Angelo Police and Fire Department personnel assisted several motorists who were stranded in their vehicles during last night’s storm. 

At approximately 8:47 p.m., local first responders were dispatched to W. Avenue I and S. Harrison for the report of a stranded driver whose vehicle was filling up with water.  A San Angelo Police K-9 Officer was able to rescue the woman through her window. [See Photo] 

The National Weather Service and local law enforcement want to remind drivers about the dangers of driving into flooded roadways.  Drivers often underestimate the power of floodwater.  When there's water running across a road, drivers should always turn around and choose a different route. 

Although last night’s rain totals were low, it was enough to cause flash flooding across many of the City’s low-water crossing areas.  It only takes six (6) inches of water to cause tires to lose traction and begin to slide and twelve (12) inches of water can float many cars.  Two (2) feet of rushing water will carry off some trucks and sport utility vehicles.  

In flash floods, waters rise so rapidly they may be far deeper by the time you are halfway across, trapping you in your vehicle.  And flash floods are especially treacherous at night when it is difficult to see how deep and how fast the water may be rising. 

More lives can be saved every year if drivers follow this one golden rule: when there’s water on the road, turn around, don’t drown.  For additional resources about flooding visit http://tadd.weather.gov/ 

Other calls for recue came from S. Lincoln at W. Beauregard and S. Oakes at E. Highland. 

 

   

[Photo courtesy of Devra Esposito]

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San Angelo Police Investigate Shooting Involving 14-Month-Old Girl
Jun 01, 2017   06:00 PM

At approximately 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, San Angelo Police were dispatched to Shannon Medical Center’s Emergency Room for the report of a 14-month-old female gunshot victim. 

The Department’s Criminal Investigations Division Child Crimes Unit responded along with the Crime Scene Investigations Unit. 

This is an active investigation and no other details are available for release. 

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