San Angelo Suspect Nabbed with Stolen Handgun After Bicycle Chase

SAN ANGELO, TX - At approximately 12:45 PM, Tom Green County Sheriff's deputies were requested by the San Angelo Police Department to assist with locating Tyler Drew Lafollette.   

Lafollette was a suspect in an Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, which had occurred in the City of San Angelo earlier this date, and an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon stemming from the same incident.   

At approximately 2 p.m., Deputies located the stolen vehicle abandoned in the 1200 block of East 21st. While in the area, deputies observed a suspicious subject on a bicycle.    

Deputies attempted to stop the bicyclist who abandoned the bicycle and fled for a short distance on foot before being overtaken by Deputies.     The suspect was confirmed to be Tyler Drew Lafollette, 23, of San Angelo.    

Deputies recovered a stolen handgun from the person of Lafollette and subsequently determined he was additionally wanted on a Texas Blue Warrant.   

Lafollette is currently incarcerated in the Tom Green County Jail for Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Evading arrest or Detention (Enhanced), and the pardon and parole warrant, with additional charges pending.   

"This arrest is another excellent example of San Angelo's local law enforcement working together to make our community a safer place to live and work," information stated.