The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office led a multi-agency law enforcement operation executing court-authorized arrest warrants at various locations. Details remain limited due to an ongoing investigation, with updates expected in the future.
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office honored employees at its annual awards ceremony in San Angelo on May 8. Several deputies received Life Saving Awards while others were recognized for exceptional service. Sheriff Nick Hanna praised staff dedication throughout the year.
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Colin Blanek, a repeat child sex offender, following an investigation into registration violations. Blanek faces new charges while already under probation and previous indictments. Authorities say they remain committed to holding offenders accountable.
A cooperative effort between Tom Green County Sheriff’s deputies and San Angelo Police led to the arrest of Tyler Drew Lafollette on April 20. He faces multiple charges after being found with a stolen handgun following an earlier vehicle theft and assault incident.
The Tom Green County Sheriff’s Office reports an increase in scam calls where individuals impersonate law enforcement officers and demand payments from residents. Officials urge people not to provide money or personal details over the phone and recommend contacting their office directly if there are doubts about a caller’s legitimacy.
In 2024, San Angelo Medicaid providers billed a total of $266,297 for services under the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) classification—a 9% rise from the prior year.
Fredericksburg Medicaid providers billed $410,871 in 2024 for services categorized under National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies, a 4.8% rise from the prior year.
Medicaid payments associated with the Pathology and Laboratory Procedures category in Junction surged 563.6% in 2024, highlighting shifts in service utilization and reimbursement trends.
Menard saw a 13.4% increase in Medicaid payments associated with the National Codes Established for State Medicaid Agencies in 2024, highlighting shifts in service use and reimbursement rates.
In 2024, Medicaid billing for Pathology and Laboratory Procedures in Eldorado totaled $5,509—a 528.2% rise compared with the prior year.