Police Release Details, Name of Man Who Attempted to Derail Street Crimes Operation

SAN ANGELO, TX — (SAPD Press Release) — Tuesday, members of the San Angelo Police Department’s Street Crimes Division executed a Search Warrant at 3719 N. Chadbourne St., but the "no-knock" raid was almost derailed by a man who sounded a horn on his vehicle to alert the subjects inside the old auto repair place.

Police were acting on a warrant issued by Tom Green County Judge Ben Nolen. It named a 39-year-old San Angelo man to be in possession of methamphetamine and associated items at the location.

As members of the Street Crimes Division converged on the property, an armed acquaintance of the suspect, later identified as Richard Delacruz, 24, alerted the suspect as police approached.

Despite Delacruz’s efforts, Investigators swiftly entered the building and detained several people, including the suspect, without incident.

Subsequent to the search, Investigators located and seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia associated with narcotics trafficking. The investigation is ongoing and the case will be referred for future indictment and prosecution.

Delacruz was arrested for Interfere with Public Duties and Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon. Another subject, identified as Elias Campos, 31, was arrested for eight (8) outstanding City Warrants.

The Department’s K9 Unit, Center for Tactical Medicine, and San Angelo Fire Department assisted with Tuesday’s operation.