Press Releases
E.O.W. 01-30-2024
San Angelo Police Department
It is with great sadness we announce the death of San Angelo Police K9 Duke. K9 Duke started his career with the SAPD in 2013 where he served the department for 7 years and 10 months. K9 Duke was enjoying retirement under the care of his previous handler and partner Officer Frank Flores.
Officer Flores, the Flores family, and the San Angelo Police Department are deeply saddened at the loss of such a well-loved and devoted member of our police family. K9 Duke was a hard-working partner who selflessly served the citizens of the City of San Angelo and Tom Green County. He was responsible for locating large quantities of illegal narcotics and numerous articles of evidence/contraband during his career and he will be greatly missed.
Please join us as we honor the life and loyal service of SAPD K9 Duke.
Prayers go out for Officer Flores, his family, and the members of our department.
From 2016 to 2023, the percentage drop in Part 1 Offenses was 45 percent. Additionally, crime fell by an average of 10 percent year-over-year. There were many contributing factors to the decrease in crime. The most significant being:
A. An increase of 15 new officer positions
B. Creating the Anti-Crime Unit, increasing the number of Patrol officers, adding additional detectives to the Criminal Investigation Division and Street Crimes Unit, and implementing targeted enforcement based on actionable intelligence.
C. Increased community involvement in reducing crime utilizing Ring Doorbell technology and community engagement.
D. Investments in technology – body cameras, in-car video systems, new Records Management Systems, predictive analysis software, drones, and other technologies.
E. Organizational leadership, which prioritized crime deterrence, crime detection, gathering of intelligence and evidence, focused investigations aided by technology, and partnerships that are more effective with local, state, and federal criminal justice partners.
The men and women of the San Angelo Police Department are committed to reducing crime and increasing the quality of life for everyone who calls the City of San Angelo home.
Chief Frank Carter
One adult and two juveniles escaped on foot after assaulting a Juvenile Supervision Officer this evening at the Juvenile Justice Center. The San Angelo Police Department is currently assisting the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office with attempting to locate three escapees. The descriptions of the males are listed below:
Tjon Walker: Black male, 17 yoa, Black Hair, Brown Eyes and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.
15-year-old Juvenile: Hispanic Male, approximately 160lbs, approximately 5’10”, Black Hair, Brown eyes, and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.
15-year-old Juvenile: Black Male, approximately 142lbs, approximately 5’5”, Black Hair, Black eyes, and was last seen wearing orange pants and a white t-shirt.
The public is advised to lock their doors/windows and to report any suspicious activity to the SAPD. This incident is being directly investigated by the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office and all inquiries for additional information should be directed to their agency.
San Angelo, TX (January 1, 2024, 2:58am): One male is deceased due to a gunshot early Monday morning in Downtown San Angelo. A 33-year-old male was taken into custody and was charged with Murder in relation to this incident.
Officers were dispatched to the 100blk of South Chadbourne earlier this morning in reference to a shooting victim. Officers arrived on scene and located a 23-year-old male in the East alley with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers and medics attempted life saving measures, but the victim was found to be deceased. Officers made contact with the suspect (Ryan Renfroe) on scene, and he was detained pending the arrival of SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division.
It was learned that the suspect and victim knew each other, and this incident stemmed from a previous confrontation. The suspect and victim agreed to meet with each other at the listed location to continue the previous confrontation. Once the suspect and victim made contact with each other, the victim was allegedly shot and killed by the suspect.
Renfroe was ultimately charged with Murder and was transported to the Tom Green County Jail.
This incident is still actively being investigated and additional information may be released at a later point in time.
The SAPD asks that anyone with information/video regarding this incident to please contact our non-emergency dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case# 2024-0000006.
San Angelo, TX (November 10th, 2023, 9:10 pm): One male is recovering after being struck by a vehicle on the Eastside of town. SAPD’s Traffic Division is investigating the Hit and Run and is asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the driver.
The SAPD was dispatched Friday evening to the 500 Block of North Bell in reference to a call for service. Upon arrival at the scene, Officers located a 41-year-old male in the roadway and observed that he was suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. The male was transported to Shannon Medical Center via the SAFD where he received treatment.
It was learned that an unknown vehicle struck the male in the roadway and fled the scene. SAPD’s Traffic Division was then requested to assist with the investigation. The SAPD believes that the suspect vehicle is a 2004-2008 Toyota Camry that is either silver or grey in color. The suspect vehicle will be missing the passenger side mirror and should have damage to the front passenger quarter panel.
The SAPD is asking for any help that would assist us with identifying the Hit and Run suspect. Please contact or non-emergency Dispatch at 325-657-4315 and reference Case# 2023-0400750 in you have any information regarding this Hit and Run investigation.