TOM GREEN COUNTY DEPUTIES ARREST DANGEROUS FUGITIVES
On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Deputies of the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division and Criminal Investigations Division conducted a proactive operation involving the distribution of illegal narcotics and criminal activity within Tom Green County. During the operation, Deputies located and arrested two wanted felons, recovered a stolen vehicle, and seized a quantity of illegal narcotics.
Juan Romero, age 31, was arrested for eight Tom Green County warrants, including warrants for Possession of a Controlled Substance, Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, Evading Arrest/Detention with a Previous Conviction, Theft of Property, and Possession of Marijuana. Romero was also charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a Previous Conviction and Possession of a Controlled Substance after fleeing from Deputies during a traffic stop.
Quinton Collins, age 40, was arrested for one felony Tom Green County warrant and four Runnels County warrants, to include Evading Arrest/Detention with Previous Conviction, two counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Manufacturing and Delivery of a Controlled Substance, and Assault Family Violence. Collins was also charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with a Previous Conviction after a foot pursuit occurred when he was located.
The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office would like to thank the San Angelo Police Department K9 Division for their assistance during this operation.
This investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be forthcoming.