Press Releases
On 3/21/23 around 4:52pm, Officers were dispatched to the intersection of Bell and Beacon in reference to a Major Motor Vehicle Accident. Officers arrived on scene and located an unoccupied 18 wheeler (with a dump trailer) rolled over onto its side. Officers learned that the dump bed of the trailer had been extended while being operated on the roadway and that multiple traffic control devices and utility poles were struck before the 18 Wheeler rolled onto its side.
Witnesses were able to inform officers that the driver of the 18 Wheeler had fled the scene on foot and was possibly hiding in a residence in the 1600blk of Beacon. Officers were then able to locate the driver (David Conklin 42yoa) inside of the mentioned residence and he was ultimately taken into custody.
SAPD’s Criminal Investigations Division assisted with this incident as it was learned that the 18 Wheeler (that was involved in the crash) had been recently reported stolen near the intersection of Veck and Bell Street.
At the conclusion of the initial investigation, Conklin was charged with Theft of Property >=$30k<$150k and he was transported to the Tom Green County Jail. Additional charges may be forthcoming as the investigation continues.
The SAPD would like to thank the public’s assistance with providing information to our Officers which ultimately resulted in Conklin’s arrest.
On Monday, March 13th, 2023 at approximately 6:00 a.m. San Angelo Police were dispatched to N. Koenigheim (Jacks Convenience Store) in reference to an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
While officers were responding to the scene an officer located a vehicle matching the description of the stolen vehicle driving on Pulliam. The driver of the stolen vehicle abandoned the vehicle at 1728 Pulliam Street (Dun Bar East Motel and Restaurant) and fled on foot into the complex.
The suspect was later located in the area of Dun Bar East with the victims cell phone located on his person. Through responding officer’s initial investigation it was learned that this suspect may have also been involved in other burglaries throughout the weekend.
The driver of the stolen vehicle was identified as Dustin Duffy (35). He was arrested and charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle, public intoxication, evading arrest detention, and multiple warrants.
Additional charges may be forthcoming and pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.
Narcotic Investigation
On 2/14/23 around 11:53am, SAPD’s patrol division attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a maroon in color GMC SUV near the intersection of Sherwood Way and Arden Rd. The Driver of the vehicle disregarded the Officers' emergency lights/sirens and led officers on a short vehicle pursuit.
The vehicle eventually stopped near the intersection of Ave N and S. Johnson where the three occupants of the vehicle proceeded to flee on foot. Two of the three occupants were quickly apprehended but one of the occupants was not located at that time.
SAPD’s Street Crimes division assisted with the investigation and were able to locate the listed items inside of the suspect vehicle:
- Approximately 1.5 pounds of Methamphetamine
- Approximately 42 grams of Heroin
- Approximately $2,800.00
One occupant of the vehicle (Ivan Alvarado 32yoa) was subsequently charged with Possession of a Controlled substance PG1 <1gram and his outstanding warrants. This arrest was made at the conclusion of the initial investigation.
There was no damage to city or department property during the course of this pursuit and the ASU Police Department was notified as the incident was in close proximity to the school.
Additional charges may be forthcoming as this investigation continues.
On an annual basis, the SAPD encourages their employees to nominate their fellow officers for meritorious awards. These nominations are first submitted to the nominated officer’s chain of command for review. Upon being reviewed by the officer’s chain of command, the nominations are then submitted to the “Meritorious Review Board” who then determine if Officer’s actions meet the criteria for a meritorious award. The “Meritorious Review Board” then makes their recommendation to the Chief of Police who would then ultimately determines if the Officer receives a meritorious award.
The SAPD would like to acknowledge the heroism and extraordinary acts of bravery that were displayed by these officers for the 2022 year.
Officer Pedro Rodriguez and Officer Jacob Anderson were awarded lifesaving awards for their heroic actions in evacuating two apartments during a nighttime structure fire at a large San Angelo Apartment Complex.
Officer Phillip Jensen was awarded the lifesaving award for his actions during a citizen in distress call. Officer Jensen arrived on scene and started CPR until the arrival of the Fire Department thus saving the citizens life.
Officer Steven Martinez and Officer Zach Villarreal were each awarded a lifesaving award for their actions when they were dispatched to a citizen in distress. Their communication skills and quick action prevented a citizen from harming themselves during a mental health crisis.
The SAPD is proud to recognize these Officers as their actions are a direct reflection of what the SAPD strives for when it comes to meeting the needs of our community and its citizens.