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Press Release 040315(03)-San Angelo Police Chief Elected President of State Wide Chiefs Association
Apr 03, 2015   11:34 AM

On Thursday, April 2, 2015, The Texas Police Chiefs Association named San Angelo Police Chief Tim Vasquez as the organization's 57th President. 

 

The announcement came at the conclusion of the association's final business meeting, which was held during the organization's recent annual conference in Galveston, Texas. 

 

Nominated and elected by a board of past Presidents, Vasquez is the second Hispanic Police Chief to hold the position for the association, which was founded in 1958 to promote, encourage and advance the professional development of the Chiefs of Police and senior police management personnel throughout the State of Texas. 

 

Prior to this seat, Vasquez has served the TPCA since 2005 as the association's First, Second, and Third Vice President, Secretary, Sergeant at Arms, and Region 6 Director.  

 

Vasquez will be officially sworn in as President at the Texas Municipal League's Annual Conference, slated for September 25, 2015 in San Antonio.

 

?It is an honor to serve all police Chiefs across our great state, as well as to represent San Angelo in such a capacity.  I look forward to partnering with my peers to explore creative ideas and find innovative solutions to the many challenges facing our profession today.? ? Tim Vasquez

 

Vasquez is the first Police Chief from San Angelo voted to the elected board.

 

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Press Release #040215(02)-SAPD Detectives Make Catch of the Day in Popular Fish Restaurant's Parking
Apr 02, 2015   04:09 PM

Two San Angelo residents were arrested yesterday morning after witnesses called police to report a vehicle burglary in progress in the 400 block of N. Van Buren. 

 

Upon arrival, Officer R. Spearman met with the victim and a witness who said the suspects, who had run off prior to his arrival, had just stolen a purse from their car.

 

Officer Spearman issued a broadcast message of the suspect's descriptions and direction of travel and immediately began canvassing the area.  Detectives with the Special Operations Section (SOS), who were nearby and heard the message, responded and located the pair walking in the area of Jefferson and W. Harris. 

 

When the Detectives attempted to make contact with the pair, the male subject ran away.  The woman was taken into custody by one of the Detectives and identified as Destiney Calaway (DOB 03-01-93).

 

Other Detectives pursued the male suspect to the 1300 block of W. Beauregard where he was tackled in the parking lot of the Catfish Corner Restaurant.   During the apprehension, the suspect, who was later identified as Jacob Flowers (DOB 05-04-89), threw a wallet on top of the restaurant's roof.  Officers retrieved the wallet and confirmed it belonged to the victim of the burglary.

 

Flowers agreed to lead police to the location of the discarded purse but during the search, Flowers asked for an ambulance because he felt ill.  San Angelo Fire Department Medics responded and treated Flowers at the scene for dehydration before clearing him for transport to the Tom Green County Jail.

 

Police located the stolen purse and returned it and the wallet to the owner. 

 

Flowers was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle, Evading Arrest Detention, and three outstanding Arrest Warrants.  Calaway was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and three outstanding Arrest Warrants. 

 

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Press Release #040115(01)-San Angelo Police Investigate Shots Fired
Apr 02, 2015   10:01 AM

At approximately 11:00 pm on March 31, 2015, San Angelo Police officers were dispatched to the area of 2401 N. Lille in reference to 'shots fired.?  Several callers reported numerous gunshots coming from the parking lots in or around the apartment complex.  Officers arrived to a chaotic scene where a number of witnesses and bystanders directed officers to a vehicle that had been struck numerous times by apparent gun shots. 

 

Officers located the owner of the vehicle who advised that she and a male friend of hers became involved in an altercation.  The male friend left the apartment and shortly thereafter, she heard gunfire.  The victim did not investigate the source of the gunfire and was unaware of the damages to her vehicle until informed of this by police. 

 

Officers identified at least six (6) bullet holes from an unknown caliber of weapon that struck the windshield and sides of the vehicle.  The suspect was identified as a Hispanic male, approximately 32 YOA, 5?5?, 125 lbs (name withheld pending investigation).  The suspect was not located at the scene of the incident.  Police Canine were called to the area but were unable to determine a suitable track in order to locate the suspect.  No one was injured during this incident.

 

The case was referred to the SAPD detective division for further investigation.

 

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(This release was originally sent out on 4-1-15 but would not upload to Facebook successfully)

Press Release #032715(15)-Second Suspect Arrested in Connection to Shooting Incident in North San An
Mar 27, 2015   02:26 PM

A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a shooting that occurred in the 500 block of W. 16th Street Tuesday afternoon.

 

Investigators with the San Angelo Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, Narcotics Section and Special Operations Section (SOS) developed information about the identity of a second suspect involved in the shooting.  The suspect was reportedly staying at the Stadium Oaks Apartment complex, 2123 Industrial Avenue. 

 

Yesterday, March 26, 2015, detectives conducted surveillance on the apartment and located the suspect's vehicle on the property.  During a search of the residence, detectives located Gregory Gill (DOB 09-05-84) of San Angelo, hiding in the attic.  Gill was taken into custody without incident and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.

 

Jarrett Jackson (12-08-91) was arrested on March 24, 2015 for his involvement in the shooting.  He was charged with Obstruction/Retaliation.

 

Jackson and Gill reportedly went to the residence on W. 16th looking for an acquaintance Jackson was said to have a history of conflict.  After engaging in a verbal argument with the residents, Gill allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several rounds.  No one was injured. 

 

This is an ongoing investigation. 

 

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Press Release 032615(14)-Good Samaritans Step in, Aid Police during Pursuit
Mar 26, 2015   02:17 PM

A juvenile was arrested last night after he led police on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. 

 

On March 25, 2015, just after 11:00 p.m., San Angelo Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Webster Avenue for the report of a suspicious person in the area.  Upon arrival, Officers met with witnesses who said they observed a male suspect breaking into several neighbor's vehicles before driving off in a pickup truck. 

 

Officers began canvassing the area and soon located a suspicious vehicle that matched the description of the truck near the intersection of Woodlawn and Van Buren.  Officers attempted to stop the vehicle; however, the driver refused to stop and a vehicle pursuit ensued.  The driver traveled at excessive speeds until the truck struck a curb in the 1000 block of Monroe Street.  The collision sent the truck into the front yard of a residence where it struck a landscaped area and flattened one tire.  The driver continued to flee through surrounding streets and turned south onto the Howard Street bridge where it collided with one of the guardrails.  After the collision, the driver backed up and continued to flee eastbound on Freeland and north onto Bryant Boulevard.  After turning east at the 300 block of W. 10th Street, the suspect stopped the truck and fled on foot.  Two Good Samaritans who were nearby observing the activity grabbed the suspect and detained him until officers took him into custody. 

 

After checking the truck's registration information through records, police discovered the pickup had been reported stolen earlier that day. 

 

The male suspect, a fifteen-year-old from San Angelo, complained of injury once he was taken into custody and was transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation.  After his release, the suspect was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle and Evading in a Vehicle.

 

The San Angelo Police Department would like to thank the Good Samaritans who aided in the suspect's apprehension.   

 

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