Wanted San Angelo Man Arrested for Stolen Firearms and Meth

SAN ANGELO, TX - Yesterday afternoon, San Angelo Police arrested 33-year-old Daniel "Danny" Lopez on an outstanding warrant. During a traffic stop, officers found Lopez in possession of stolen firearms and methamphetamine.

SAPD Public Information Officer Tracy Gonzalez said, at approximately 3:15 p.m., officers conducted the traffic stop on Lopez, who was driving a 2005 Maroon Lincoln Navigator near the intersection of Edmund Boulevard and N. Van Buren Street.

"Upon approach of the vehicle, the officer recognized [Lopez], who was known to the officer as having an outstanding parole warrant for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon," said Gonzalez. "Lopez was immediately detained and subsequently arrested upon confirmation of the warrant."

Gonzalez added that during a search of the vehicle, officers located a loaded firearm underneath the driver’s seat.  Through a records search, the firearm was confirmed to be stolen.

"Pursuant to the field investigation, detectives with the Department’s Street Crimes Division developed probable cause to apply for and obtain a search warrant for Lopez’s residence," said Gonzalez.

The warrant, issued by District Judge Jay Weatherby, was executed at a residence in the 2000 block of Field Street. 

Gonzalez stated, "During the search, investigators located and seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, approximately $5,500.00 in U.S. currency, two Kevlar vests, an abundance of ammunition and gun cases, and eight  firearms. Three of the firearms were confirmed stolen."  

Members of the Department’s Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations Division, and K-9 Unit assisted with the operation. 

Lopez was transported to Tom Green County Jail without incident following the traffic stop and booked for his outstanding Parole Warrant. Additional charges are pending the outcome of the ongoing investigation.