TGSO seeks ‘high risk' suspect after drugs, loaded gun seized
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is seeking a 'high risk suspect' after a chase that exceeded speeds of 100 mph resulted in several grams of drugs and a loaded rifle being seized.
According to the sheriff's office, deputies attempted to perform a traffic stop on a black Cadillac vehicle at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 25. The vehicle evaded the stop, and a pursuit began.
Several items were observed to have been thrown out of the suspect vehicle during the chase. The pursuit traveled north on U.S. Highway 67 'at speeds in excess of 100 MPH' and into Runnels County, where two individuals abandoned the vehicle in Rowena and fled on foot.
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A search conducted at the time did not result in the suspects being located. The suspects' vehicle was seized and towed.
A different search conducted in the area where the items were thrown resulted in the discovery of 116 grams of methamphetamine and a loaded AR-15 rifle.
The sheriff's office identified the driver of the suspect vehicle as Antonio Diaz, 27, through further investigation. Four felony warrants have been issued for Diaz with a total bond of $175,000.
These warrants are for the following charges, as per TGSO:
Evading Arrest Det w/ Vehicle (F3)
Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Felon (F3)
Tamper/Fabricate Physical Evidence w/ Intent to Impair (F3)
Man Del CS PG 1-B >=4G<200G (F1)
Diaz, who is at large as of the time of publication, is believed to be 'involved in the distribution of dangerous drugs and is known to carry firearms.' He 'is not believed to be a San Angelo resident but is known to frequent San Angelo and has ties to Runnels County.'
TGSO stated that 'Diaz should be treated with caution from the public.' The sheriff's office asks those who see Diaz not to approach him and to instead contact it at (325)-655-8111 or a local law enforcement agency.
'The Tom Green County Sheriff's Office remains committed to the safety of protecting the citizens of Tom Green County through proactive police work and aggressive traffic enforcement,' TGSO said.
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