TGC Sheriff's Office Cracks Down on Traffic Violations at High-Risk Intersection

SAN ANGELO, TX — The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office launched a "Community Action Plan" at the junction of U.S. Highway 87 North and Farm to Market Road 2105. 

This initiative responds to growing concerns from local citizens and the Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department after several major crashes, including severe injuries and death, occurred at the north San Angelo intersection.

The operation, conducted earlier this month, aimed to curb traffic violations known to increase accident risks at this intersection. Over two days, deputies adjusted their schedules to cover periods of peak traffic volume, enhancing enforcement and oversight.

Throughout the enforcement period, TGCSO deputies made 55 traffic stops, addressing various infractions, including speeding, failing to stop at stop signs, improper turn signaling, lane change violations, and equipment-related offenses.

This led to three vehicle searches based on probable cause, one arrest, and the issuance of 16 citations alongside 55 warnings.

The citations included six for speeding, two for ignoring stop signs, two for driving with an invalid license, four for driving without a license, one for expired vehicle registration, and one for possessing drug paraphernalia.

Additionally, the sole arrest made during the operation was for driving with an invalid license.

"The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office would like to remind the citizens to use caution at intersections, to stop at designated stop points, and to drive defensively," information from the Sheriff's Office stated.