Man Arrested for Meth and Firearm During Traffic Stop

SAN ANGELO, TX - This morning, at approximately 1:20 a.m., San Angelo Police conducted a traffic stop on a black 2014 Dodge Challenger for expired registration in the 100 block of W. Avenue G. As a result of that stop, police arrested Noe Galindo Guerra, 26, and Miguel A. Fernandez, 28.

"Through a records check, Guerra was confirmed to be driving without a valid driver’s license or insurance and he was placed under arrest," said Officer Tracy Gonzalez, public information officer for SAPD. "Police observed a firearm on the floorboard where Fernandez had been seated, and during a thorough search of the vehicle, officers discovered a plastic bag that contained suspected narcotics underneath Fernandez’s seat. The bag’s contents field-tested positive for the presence of approximately 14 grams of methamphetamine." 

Gonzalez said the Department’s Criminal Investigations and Street Crimes Divisions were consulted during the investigation. 

"At the conclusion, Guerra was charged with DWLI and Expired Registration," she added. "Fernandez was charged with Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon and Felony 2 Possession of Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1."