SAPD Arrests: Aggression Towards Officers, Drugs, Public Intoxication, Mischief and Warrants

I wonder why the law enforcement officer initiated a pedestrian stop of this man, and did he have the right to detain him while he ran a warrant check?

This man had outstanding warrants for his arrest out of Midland, TX. (SEE BELOW). I suspect that the officer making the stop did so as the suspect was out walking the street of San Angelo at"03:42AM" and the man possibly matched the description of the wanted person. For the safety of your community, I stand behind our Police Officers making stops of suspicious looking persons and especially those walking the streets at "03:42AM" in the morning. "SUSPICIOUS LOOKING & WARRANTS"

Warrant #
OCA/F2160327 ASSAULT CAUSES BODILY INJ DATE/FAMILY/HOUSE MIDLAND CO
75,000.00

Surety Bond

M2160457 DUTY ON STRIKING FIXTURE/HWY LANDSCAPE>=$200 MIDLAND CO
500.00

Surety Bond

"Is it a crime for an adult to walk the streets at 0:342 a.m.?" Ms. Mitchell, no it is not a crime to walk the streets at 0:342 a.m.! I am mystified by the fact that somehow you seem more concerned about the rights of this man, with warrants for his arrest, to roam around at this time of the morning vs the fact that he had outstanding warrants for violence! What point are you trying to make? An individual charged with assault causing bodily injury is arrested and you are questioning this? I guarantee you that if "YOU" were the victim in this case, you would be happy that he is off the streets now. If you feel uncomfortable about this man's arrest, then contact the City Attorney's Office and I'm sure they can address your concerns. I certainly hope that you do not feel remorse for this individual. Trust me, if the arresting officer violated this man's right's, the matter will be addressed and I'm quite sure that it will be made public. FYI, these type of arrest are not uncommon and with our new Police Chief, I would not be surprised to see more of them. Now, if you have an issue to address about this arrest, state so! "YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING"

Say I was transporting a digital scale to my sister or someone that needed one for measuring spices for a recipe, does it mean if stopped I can be charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia? I am just curious how that works.

I totally agree that our PD needs to get all of these criminal offenders off the streets and I commend the SAPD for doing a good job of doing so. However, what concerns me is why our Judicial System does not act more aggressively in sentencing these criminal offenders. There seems to be a "revolving door" policy that permits putting these individuals right back on the streets before the arresting officers can complete their incident reports. We need to send a clear message to our Judges that the "status quo" is no longer acceptable! If they refuse to listen then we need to vote them out of office when elections come around. The recidivism rate for repeat offenders locally is extremely high and it needs to be addressed. Releasing them back to the streets only reinforces their belief that they can commit more crimes and get away with it. This is a nationwide problem and it just seems that no one really cares anymore. "JUDGES NEED TO ACT"

"km mitchell," since I am not sure of your "gender," I will just refer to you as "IT!" You stated "I am very concerned with the rights of American citizens." "Its a sad day for America when as a citizen we can not walk the streets, warrants or not and be detained by law enforcement officers, well meaning or not." Okay "RIGHTS MAN" tell us about an incident here in San Angelo,TX where someone's "RIGHTS" were recently violated by a Police Officer! Better yet, tell us of an incident where "YOUR RIGHTS" were violated by a San Angelo, TX Police Officer! What about the rights of "5" Police Officers just recently taken by sick assholes running throughout our communities just waiting to "prey" on someone? Come on, I'm asking you to explain this! Sadly, all you can say is "Is it a crime for an adult to walk the streets at 0:342 a.m.? The officer only knew about his warrants after he had detained him." Can a citizen be detained lawfully for "looking suspicious." Just so you will know, there is an element within the scope of their duties that allows they to question/detain suspicious persons. It is called "PROBABLE CAUSE." You might want to take some time to research this term. Law Enforcement Officers put on that uniform everyday and go out into these "battlezones" not knowing if they will come home or not and you know what? THEY DON'T WHINE ABOUT IT! I personally spent 8 years as a "Texas State Investigator" and it sickens the hell out of me when someone like you "WHINES" about whether or not this Police Officer was justified in the arrest of this scumbag! I pray that you never find yourself in a situation where some douche bag confronts you with the intent of harming you and no Police Officers are around to help you! Once again, 3 more Police Officers in Baton Rouge, LA who were trying to protect people like you were taken from their loved ones and those they swore to protect! Did these Police Officers violate someone's rights? "WHAT ABOUT THE RIGHT"S OF THE FALLEN POLICE OFFICERS TODAY"