Tom Green County Sheriff's Office - Texas

Thank you to everyone that came out to eat some amazing food at Texas Roadhouse!!! Just last night, y'all helped raise over $4,300 for Special Olympics Texas - Big Country/Concho Valley Area & Special Olympics Texas. Our community amazes us each and every year, but this particular day truly is close to our hearts as we cherish getting to meet and hang out with some of the coolest athletes ever!

Burn Ban for Tom Green County is in effect 7-23-2024.

Sometimes we get to see and experience the absolute great side of life!

On Friday, July 19th, Deputy Allen responded to a motorist assist in the county. Upon arrival, he met with a man who had graciously stopped to help a female and a family member with a blown tire. He had issues changing the tire with what was on hand and called our dispatch. Deputy Allen arrived and the 2 worked together over the next 20 minutes to get the old stubborn tire off and to get the spare safely on. And they did this in the wonderful West Texas afternoon heat of 100 degrees with zero complaints. Once the job was completed, the female and her family member went on their way...and so did this helpful citizen and our Deputy, with nothing else said or discussed.

Then, apparently the man decided he was impressed enough with Deputy Allen to call dispatch and let them know how he went above and beyond to assist (even though the citizen was already doing a wonderful thing by stopping and helping another person in need). He did not ask to be identified or called back, he just wanted someone to know that Deputy Allen did a great job. Dispatch let the Patrol Lieutenant know of this and even though we do these things every single day, it is rare it is brought to our attention in the manner of a positive phone call. He found the video from the call and grabbed a couple of screenshots.

So thank you to our good citizens and our Deputies for being who you are! We know this type of positive interaction happens all the time, but hey, this one got an extra highlight because of the complimentary phone call and we appreciate the heck out of it!!!

*MARK THE CALENDAR Y'ALL!!!!!! Let's make this year even bigger than last year! 🤠🚓🚔👮🔥😎🥩

Come out Tuesday, July 23rd when we host this amazing event that benefits a whole lot of tremendous humans at the Special Olympics Texas .

The athletes from our local Special Olympics Texas - Big Country/Concho Valley Area will be out just like last year and let us tell you...spending even a minute with these guys and gals will be the highlight of your month!

Not that it matters, but we'll be there too ;) ...oh wait, if you didn't know, you will probably get refills or food delivered by one of your local Deputies!

Come support a great cause while having a delicious meal at Texas Roadhouse - San Angelo

Burn Ban for Tom Green County is in effect 7-16-2024.

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

SUSPECTS IN MANHUNT CAPTURED

On Sunday, July 14, 2024, at approximately 7:00 p.m., the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, San Angelo Police Department, and Texas Department of Public Safety responded to the 800 block of US Hwy 87 South in reference to a gunshot victim. The victim was transported to Shannon Medical Center. Witnesses on scene stated a Hispanic female and black male were seen running north from incident into a wooded area. A perimeter was established, and a ground search was initiated.

Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, San Angelo Police K-9 and Drone units, and Texas Department of Public Safety ground and aircraft units all assisted in the search. After 9 hours of searching and exhausting all possible leads, the search was terminated.

On Monday, July 15, 2024, Deputies responded to 700 block of Fair View School Road in reference to suspicious circumstances. Once on scene, they observed the two subjects running south, towards the grand canal. The female subject was taken into custody on scene. She was identified as Gloria Jaramillo, 36. Jaramillo has been charged with Evading Arrest / Detention.

After another lengthy manhunt, the male subject was spotted by a perimeter unit. The suspect ducked back into heavy brush and shortly after he was located by TGSO SRT & SAPD K-9. The suspect was armed and a brief standoff with negotiations occurred. Thankfully, the suspect was safely taken into custody. He was identified Michael Pacheco, 37. Michael Pacheco was charged with a murder warrant out of New Mexico. Additional charges of will be forthcoming.

All subjects are in custody and there is no longer a threat to the community. The Sheriff's Office would like to thank the San Angelo Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks & Wildlife, Customs and Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Investigations for their assistance in this case. This investigation remains active.

📣📢OKAY, LET'S MAKE THIS OFFICIAL OFFICIAL...

Over the past few weeks, we have held 2 separate swearing in ceremonies that were very well attended, with tremendous guest speakers and amazing local judges administering the oath (one of which used to work here...how cool is that?!?!), we had a wonderful Independence Day, we outfitted & equipped new people, we responded to all calls as normal, we debuted a truly impressive new protective piece of equipment that will help the entire Concho Valley, we attended budget meetings, we had regular trainings, and then we settled down for a brief second....

Aaaaannnnd then we got going again and got all 6 of our new Deputies fully enveloped into the Sheriff's Office, to include an initial training week of just refreshers and tactics based subjects. Aaaaannnnd now, as of end of day today, you have ALL 6 new Deputies assigned to a Field Training Deputy, ready to be guided and mentored through the next 4+ months of training to get them to the point of being able to solo Patrol all 1500+ miles of Tom Green County. What an undertaking! So, without further, here is a photo dump of the recent ceremonies and please welcome:

-Deputy Andrea Macias
-Deputy Kevin Wojtek
-Deputy Ty Wall
-Deputy Hayden Pipkin
-Deputy Ryan DeLaCruz &
-Deputy Ida Rodriguez

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES ARREST CHILD PREDATOR

On Tuesday, July 9, 2024, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office received a request for assistance with a child exploitation investigation from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. A suspect had been identified and was believed to be living in San Angelo, Texas. The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office immediately began conducting a follow-up investigation. With the totality of information, probable cause was developed and used to obtain a search and arrest warrant. The Sheriff's Office then executed the warrant on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at approximately 8:30 a.m. in the unit block of East 33rd Street.

The suspect, Joshua Fulton, 32yoa, was taken into custody for Online Solicitation of a Minor Under 14. The Sheriff's Office acted expeditiously with this investigation due to the possibility of a contact victim. Fulton, a registered s*x offender, has priors for S*xual Assault of a Child and S*x Offender Duty to Register. This investigation remains open and further charges may be forthcoming. While conducting a lawful search of digital evidence, the sheriff's office has reason to believe there may be other child victims of s*xual exploitation. If you believe you or your child may be a victim of Fulton, the Sheriff's Office asks that you contact the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office or your local law enforcement agency and reference this investigation.

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office remains steadfast in their resolve of actively investigating crimes of child exploitation.

Burn Ban for Tom Green County is in effect 7-9-2024.

County parks rules and regulations prohibit any discharge of fireworks on any date other than July 4th.

Tom Green County deputies will continue to have a strong presence at our county parks through the weekend and are authorized to remove anyone who violates these regulations.

We swung through Wall and Christoval this morning and got to see the best thing ever... patriotic Americans on our Independence Day. Best job ever!!!

Here is a list of the parks in the county where you may enjoy or see some fireworks today. Be safe and Happy Independence Day!

Please be safe and responsible this holiday weekend! We would be 100% happy with not arresting anyone for Driving While Intoxicated...and even happier to not see any random fingers or toes on the streets of Tom Green County!

Happy Independence Day to us all!

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

TOM GREEN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WELCOMES TWO NEW DEPUTIES

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the addition of two new deputies to its team. Deputies Ryan DeLa Cruz and Ida Rodriguez were officially sworn in today by Tom Green County Justice of the Peace Stacye Speck in a 9:00 AM ceremony held in the Tom Green County Commissioners Courtroom.

These deputies join Deputies Andrea Macias, Ty Wall, Kevin Wojtek, and Hayden Pipken who were sworn in on June 24th of this year. With the addition of the new deputies, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is fully staffed for the first time in many years. The new deputies will now begin a rigorous fourteen-week field training officer program before being assigned to their respective shifts.

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office remains committed to aggressively enforcing the laws of Texas to maintain the safety and security of all residents. The addition of these new deputies reflects our ongoing efforts to strengthen our team and enhance our ability to serve the community.

The Sheriff's Office is currently taking applications for individuals interested in beginning a career in law enforcement as a corrections officer. Applications may be submitted by individuals by applying online at

Tom Green County

Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas’ Vehicle Safety Inspection Program will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. All non-commercial vehicles will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection prior to being registered in Texas.

A few things to keep in mind:

✅ All non-commercial vehicles in the state will be subject to a $7.50 inspection program replacement fee. This fee will be added to your total when you register your vehicle with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
✅ New vehicles purchased in Texas that have not been previously registered in Texas or another state are required to pay an initial inspection program replacement fee of $16.75 to cover two years.

Read more about the changes and how they’ll impact you at https://bit.ly/3L779LV.

Burn Ban for Tom Green County is in effect 7-2-2024.

The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce that the agency has received a Lenco BearCat through grant funding. The armored vehicle was delivered in June.

On June 26th, the Special Response Team conducted training to learn all aspects of the vehicle which is critical to response time and ex*****on of tactics.

“We’ll implement the bearcat at times where we feel that the situation demands it. It could be the rescue of a downed individual or downed officer or we could be responding to a barricaded subject or an armed individual, an incident at a school or helping one of our neighboring agencies in the COG,” Tom Green County Sheriff Nick Hanna said.

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

OVERNIGHT CAMPING PROHIBITED AT MINERAL WELLS CROSSING PARK

On Tuesday, June 25, 2024, the Tom Green County Commissioners Court voted to prohibit overnight camping at Mineral Wells Crossing Park in Christoval. The rule, which takes effect on June 29, 2024, restricts the use of the park to the hours of 6AM to 11PM.

Tom Green County Sheriff Deputies will patrol the area to enforce the new rule. Persons found to be in violation of the rule are subject to charges of Prohibited Camping and/or Criminal Trespass.

RV and tent camping locations remain available at Pugh Park in Christoval and Foster Park at Spring Creek.

For further :

No More Overnight Camping at Mineral Wells Crossing SAN ANGELO, TX — Tom Green County has several parks outside the San Angelo city limits, many of which suffer from overuse and an insufficient annual budget for maintenance. Precinct 4 Commissioner Shawn Nanny has moved to impose more restrictions on Mineral Wells Crossing Park, located off U.S. 27...

THE Senora Scott is already an honorary SRT member, so....

Hey, Tom Green County Sheriff's Office - Texas, put me in the stack.

We are very excited to have this new tool to help us all stay safe and assist our citizens in Tom Green County and the surrounding region!

Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office debuts BearCat armored vehicle received through grant “This machine will be around for probably 25 years and be a benefit to our community, the sheriff’s office,” Tom Green County Sheriff Nick Hanna said. That machine is the Lenco Be…

Burn Ban for Tom Green County is in effect 6-25-2024.

4 New Deputies Join the Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office SAN ANGELO, TX — The Tom Green County Sheriff welcomed four new deputies to the force this morning in the Tom Green County Commissioners’ Courtroom inside the Keyes Building downtown.

***For Immediate Release***

OVERNIGHT STABBING INCIDENT RESULTS IN DEATH OF SAN ANGELO MAN, SUSPECT ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER.

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a San Angelo man that occurred in the 1200 block of Vines Road in Tom Green County. Deputies responded to the area at approximately 11:53 PM in reference to a report of a stabbing victim.

Deputies arrived and found the victim, identified as Layne Lubke, 23 YOA, of San Angelo in the backyard suffering from a stab wound to the upper left chest area and a stab wound to the left side abdominal area. A second individual at the scene, 24-year-old Shae Shepherd of San Angelo was attempting to apply direct pressure to the wounds. The victim was subsequently transported by ambulance to Shannon Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Preliminary investigation indicates that Lubke and Shepherd had spent Sunday afternoon together drinking at bars in San Angelo. The pair were called back to Shepherd's residence by his girlfriend who claimed she had heard gunshots in the area and subsequently heard the sound of someone breaking into her residence. After arriving at the residence, Shepherd armed himself with a pocketknife and proceeded to the rear of the residence where he encountered Lubke coming from the other direction. In the confusion of the moment and under the apparent influence of alcohol, the defendant, Shepherd stabbed Lubke, resulting in his death.

Investigators located no evidence of an intruder.

Shepherd was subsequently arrested for the offense of Manslaughter and booked into the Tom Green County Detention Center. This is currently an active investigation.

Anyone with information about this investigation is requested to contact the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Investigation Division at 325.655.8111.

***For Immediate Release***

SHERIFF'S OFFICE AND DPS MAKE DRUG ARREST AFTER SEARCH WARRANT

On Thursday, June 20, 2024, Investigators with the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office and Special Agents with the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Division (DPS-CID), conducted a joint operation combating the distribution of narcotics within the City of San Angelo and the Tom Green County area. During the operation, Investigators and Special Agents arrested Fredrick Lewis, age 46, after locating 1.5 pounds of ma*****na, nearly two (2) ounces of suspected methamphetamine, and a large amount of US Currency. Lewis was charged and booked into the Tom Green County Detention Facility for Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance PG1 >=4G4OZ

We attended the Concho Valley Regional Law Enforcement Academy graduation last night and to say we are excited is an understatement. It is a wonderful thing to watch the men and women who have spent the last 10 months working toward this goal finally cross a finish line...with a few more to go!

Next up...they report to their respective agencies to join that team and begin training...with that said, more to come on our end around June 24th when your Sheriff's Office swears-in the ones who have been selected to become Tom Green County Sheriff's Office - Texas Deputies!!!

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***

SHERIFF'S OFFICE & DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY SEARCH WARRANT RESULTS IN DRUG SEIZURE AND ARREST

On Thursday, June 13, 2024, as a result of an ongoing narcotics investigation, the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety jointly executed a search warrant near the 3000 block of Old Post Road, San Angelo, Texas. During the ex*****on of the warrant, Investigators located and seized a large amount of methamphetamine, suspected Fentanyl pills, Ma*****na, Fi****ms, an illegal firearm suppressor, and U.S. Currency. The suspect, identified as James Freeland, 38 years of age, was arrested and charged with Manufacture/Deliver Controlled Substance >=200g

THANK YOU River Crest Hospital!!! a wonderful delivery for law enforcement appreciation day yesterday. We appreciate you and everyone else that thanked us or delivered over treats!

***2 of 3 Captured - 1/9/24 @1645

UPDATE - TWO ESCAPEES CAPTURED - ONE REMAINS AT LARGE
01/09/2024
UPDATE:

Law Enforcement officers have captured two of the three escapees from last night's escape from the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center.

At approximately 4:25 PM, investigators located and arrested juvenile Julian Tyce Martinez and Juvenile Tevon James Damor Wyatt after a short foot pursuit in the northeast portion of San Angelo.

The third suspect, T'Jon "TJ" Walker remains at large. Walker is described as 5'8", 144 lbs, Black/Brown. He was last seen wearing orange pants and a white T-shirt.

The Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, San Angelo Police Department, and the Office of Inspector General for the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice are assisting the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office.

This remains an active investigation and search for this fugitive. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Investigation Division.

Mr. Walker has previously engaged in violence to facilitate the escape, thus the public is advised to not approach this individual and to contact law enforcement if he is encountered.

***Updated Release***

THREE ESCAPEES SOUGHT BY LAW ENFORCEMENT

At approximately 7:00 PM, Monday, January 08, 2024, one adult and two juveniles detained at the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center located at 1253 West 19th Street escaped on foot after violently assaulting a Juvenile Supervision Officer.

Law Enforcement officials are currently searching for the following fugitives:

T'Jon Walker, aka "TJ": Black male, 17 YOA. Walker is described as 5'8", 144 lbs, Black/Brown. He was last seen wearing orange pants and a white T-shirt.

Walker was detained in the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center for Deadly Conduct - Discharge of a Firearm and Theft of a Firearm.

In addition to his existing charges, Walker has been charged with Assault on a Public Servant (Felony 3) and has an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

Julian Tyce Martinez; Hispanic male, 15 YOA. Martinez is described as 6'0", 160 lbs. Black/Brown. Last seen wearing orange pants and a white T-shirt.

Martinez was detained in the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center for Unauthorized Use of a Motor vehicle and he has a history of assault.

A directive to apprehend has been issued for Martinez

Trevon James Damor Wyatt; Black male, 15 YOA. Wyatt is described as 5'7", 142 lbs. Black/Brown. Last seen wearing orange pants and a white T- shirt.

Wyatt was detained in the Tom Green County Juvenile Justice Center for Tampering with evidence.

A directive to apprehend has been issued for Wyatt.

The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is being assisted by the San Angelo Police Department, The Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Rangers, and the Office of Inspector General for the Texas Department of Juvenile Justice.

This remains an active investigation and search for these fugitives. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office, Criminal Investigation Division at 325-655-8111.