SAPD Arrests Man Wanted on Federal Warrant During Suspicious Vehicle Call

SAN ANGELO, TX - Yesterday, San Angelo Police arrested 46-year-old Edward Virgen during a suspicious vehicle investigation in the unit block of E. 12^th Street. 

SAPD Public Information Officer Tracy Gonzalez said Virgen, who was wanted on an outstanding federal warrant, was identified as the driver of a vehicle that was the subject of an investigation that began around 2:30 p.m. yesterday. Officers dispatched to the area for the report of suspicious activity with the vehicle’s occupants. 

"A passenger inside the vehicle, Melinda Fernandez, 37, was also arrested for three outstanding warrants," said Gonzalez. "During a search of the vehicle incident to arrests, officers located several suspected stolen motel/hotel key cards, several flashlights, a toy gun, and two pellet guns, which were highly realistic copies of firearms."

Virgen and Fernandez were transported to the Tom Green County Jail without incident where Virgen is being detained on a US Marshal Hold. Fernandez was released after posting bond.     

A third occupant was identified and released at the scene. 

This is Virgen's 10th arrest in Tom Green County, and Fernandez's 11th.