Possession of a Controlled Substance

DATE: August 30, 2016

LOCATION: Ellis Street, San Angelo

SUSPECT #1: Angel Trevino Torres, 10/14/84

On August 30, 2016, at approximately 2:40pm, members of the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division, while conducting a separate felony investigation, located a 2005 Dodge being operated by ANGEL TORRES. TORRES attempted to drive away but was stopped and detained by the Investigators. While being detained for identification purposes, investigators observed in plain sight a loaded Glock handgun on the front passenger seat. The Glock pistol was reported as stolen during a burglary. Investigators conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle and discovered 1.6 grams of methamphetamine. The vehicle being operated by TORRES had been reported as stolen earlier in the day to the San Angelo Police Department.

Torres was arrested and transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident. TORRES was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Penalty Group 1>=1G

Anyone with any information regarding this investigation or other similar incidents is encouraged to call the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Division at (325) 655-8111. Information can be given anonymously via the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office website at: http://www.tomgreencountysheriff.org/ , using the Crime Tip button.