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What Should You Tell Your Children about Sex Offenders?
Jun 24, 2014   02:34 PM

As a parent, you will do anything to keep your child safe.  If you discover there is a registered sex offender in your neighborhood, what should you tell your child?  (Local Sex Offender Map: http://sanangelopolice.org/sexOffenders/map)

 

The most important conversations you can with your children are often about uncomfortable topics.  One way you can help protect them from sex offenders or other predators is to arm them with knowledge and the confidence to say ?NO?.    

 

Here are some tips from the Polly Klass Foundation about talking to your kids about sex offenders:

 

Think about what you will say before talking with your child.

  • You don?t want to terrify your children.
  • You want to give your kids factual information and skills to keep themselves safe.

You may want to show your child a photo of the offender.

  • You don?t need to go into detail about the crime the sexual predator committed?that's really scary stuff.

You CAN give your kids this information and recommend specific action:

  • This photo is of a person they might see around, and this person has tried to trick kids before.

If this person tries to talk to them, your child should:

  • Immediately take 3 steps back
  • Run away
  • Tell you or another trusted adult

Follow-up with reminders of safety rules, and practice ?What If?? scenarios. Our free Child Safety Kit provides plenty of ideas for children in each age group. You might also want to teach them how to recognize and respond to Dangerous Adult Behaviors. (http://www.pollyklaas.org/safe/talk-to-strangers.html

 

Ways to Keep Children Safe

 

Listen to your children if they come to you with scary information or rumors from school.

  • Acknowledge your child's fears. Kids can easily translate vague adult warnings into stories about lunatics and monsters.
  • Be prepared to reassure your children with factual safety information.
  • Reinforce safety skills.

One of a child's greatest protections is the ability to say ?No? to adults when appropriate. This is very hard for children to do. Help them discover when it's a good idea to say ?No,? then help them practice saying it out loud.

  • Reassure your kids that you won?t be mad if they make a mistake. It's part of the process of learning to be safe.

Listen to your child. Relationships based on love, respect and open communication will let your children bring questions and fears to you. It will also help you discuss scary subjects with your children in matter-of-fact ways.

 

For more information visit http://www.pollyklaas.org/safe/sexoffender3-1.html


Press Release # 062214(13) Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Weapon Charges
Jun 23, 2014   03:22 PM

June 22, 2014, at approximately 5:10 p.m., San Angelo Police Officers A. Nandin and M. Faz observed the driver of a 2000 tan Chevrolet S-10 Pickup in the 500 block of South Oaks Street commit a traffic violation.  A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the male driver and two male passengers. 

 

During contact with the driver, Officers Nandin and Faz detected an odor of marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.   Officer Nandin spoke with the driver and conducted a probable cause search of his person as well as the two passengers.  The driver did not have any illegal paraphernalia or substance on his person.   The back passenger, identified as Gerardo Enriquez (03/02/91), was searched and drug paraphernalia was located in his pants pocket and several small bags of methamphetamine were located in this sock.   The front passenger, identified as Ector Gamez (05/17/94), was searched and several bags of methamphetamine were located in his pants pockets along with a bag of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.   Gamez also gave a false name and date of birth during the investigation.  As officers searched the vehicle, a Glock .40 caliber pistol was located between the front passenger seat and the center console.  Further investigation linked the pistol to Gamez.

 

Gamez was charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Manufacture and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Fail to Identify, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and two County Warrants for Organized Crime.  Enriquez was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.   Both were arrested and transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident.   The 22 year old male driver was issued a warning for Failure to Signal Intent and released at the scene.                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Enriquez, GerardoEnriquez, Gerardo

Gamez, EctorGamez, Ector

Press Release 062014(12) Two Arrested on Prowler Call
Jun 20, 2014   04:18 PM

On June 20th, 2014 at approximately 2:29 AM, San Angelo Police Dispatch received a prowler call in the 2300 Block of Carlton Way.  Officers arrived at the residence and found one male in the back yard of the residence being held at gunpoint by the owner, and another male hiding behind the fence of the residence in the alley.

 

The Officers identified the male in the alley as Ryan Stark (05/02/1992), and the male in the back yard as Tyler Yarbro (08/21/1991).  The investigation on scene revealed that both Stark and Yarbro had been drinking and were intoxicated.   Stark was arrested for Public Intoxication. Yarbro was arrested for Public Intoxication and Criminal Trespass for entering the backyard of the residence without permission.  Both were arrested without incident and transported to the Tom Green County Jail.

 

Stark, RyanStark, Ryan

Yarbro, TylerYarbro, Tyler

Press Release #062014(10)-Man Faces Felony Drug Charges after Traffic Stop
Jun 20, 2014   02:29 PM

A 32-year-old San Angelo man is facing Felony drug charges after attempting to elude officers in North San Angelo Yesterday.

 

At approximately 9:20 a.m. on June 19, 2014, San Angelo Police Officers C. Barker and S. Curran attempted to conduct a traffic stop near E. 7th and N. Main Streets on a yellow, 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo for expired registration. 

 

The driver of the Monte Carlo failed to stop after police activated their patrol unit's lights and sirens and attempted to elude police at low speeds for several minutes throughout the surrounding neighborhood before coming to a stop in the 900 block of N. Chadbourne where the driver was taken into custody and identified as Erik Quinonez (06-23-81).

 

Just as police were about to begin a search of Quinonez incident to his arrest, they observed a small baggy containing a substance that resembled narcotics fall from his clothing.  Police then observed Quinonez kick the item underneath a nearby patrol car.  Police retrieved the bag and conducted a field test on the contents, which showed a positive result for the presence of Methamphetamine.  When police searched Quinonez, they located a drug pipe in one of his pockets. 

 

During a probable cause search of Monte Carlo, police located additional bags of Methamphetamine that, along with the first bag, had a combined total weight of approximately 115.65 grams.  In addition to the narcotics, police located over $2,100 in United States currency.

 

Quinonez was charged with Felony 1 Manufacture Delivery of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine), Fleeing Police Officer, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Driving While License Invalid, and Expired Motor Vehicle Registration.  He Quinonez transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident.      

 

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Press Release #062014(11) San Angelo Police Department Swears In New Officer
Jun 20, 2014   01:30 PM

A newly hired officer is one step closer to protecting and serving the citizens of San Angelo after graduating from a local police academy.

 

On Friday, June 20th, at 08:30 a.m., the San Angelo Police Department made the transition from trainee to Apprentice Police Officer official for Benjamin Pollitt.   Officer Pollitt recently graduated from the Basic Police Officer's Course offered by the Concho Valley Council of Governments in May, and was hired soon after to begin a career with San Angelo Police Department.

 

Officer Pollitt successfully completed an extensive six hundred sixty three (663) hour academy learning basic law enforcement skills.  He will now be assigned to a fifteen (15) week Police Training Program with a veteran officer.

 

The Police Training Program is designed to teach the APO's how best to use the skills acquired in the academy and in-service training.  


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