Winter Weather Update from AP
Good morning, AP. Chief Blanchard here with an update on the weather and City’s ongoing efforts. The City continues focusing on the weather since yesterday. We have essential staff out and working on any issues …
Chief’s Message
Occasionally, the Chief shares important news, alerts, and information directly with you. Here’s a collection of what he’s shared.
Special Reminder – WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
As many are already aware, we have some wonderful weather [I MEAN] ? winter weather headed our way. This unusually cold weather will have negative implications on our area. We at APPD are here for …
Chief Citation Issued
This past Friday at the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet, I recognized IT Manager David Offalter with one of the highest awards I can issue. It is not often the Chief’s Citation is handed out. …
Employee of the Year, 2020
On behalf of the Aransas Pass Police Department, I am proud to announce this year’s Employee of the Year, Linda Arismendez. Linda works as a part-time custodian for the police department. But don’t be fooled. …
Retirement & Promotions
Today, I publicly announce several changes within the police department. From a retirement to several promotions, here’s the latest. Earlier this month, Assistant Chief of Police David Wood announced his retirement. AC Wood has been …
Lifesavers Recognized and Awarded
Lifesavers Recognized and Awarded – During this past Monday evening city council meeting, I had the honor of recognizing and awarding Officers Jeremy Gates and Adan Cruz for saving the life of a young female resident …
Message from the Chief – Defunding the Police
Reprinted with PermissionAransas Pass Progress – by Sabrina HuttonOriginally Published 09/09/2020 With the term “defunding the police” popping up regularly now, many have probably wondered what this entails and what it would mean for a …
Further Clarification from the Chief – KIII News Report on COVID-19
On Saturday, 07/11/2020, I participated in a live video session for the Facebook Page “Bring Back Live PD.” During the live session, I took questions from the audience. You can view that video here. On Monday, …
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Rewards of a Successful Community Partnership
Over the past few years, we’ve hosted several National Night Out (NNO) events here in AP. During each of these events, we worked with community partners and sponsors to share several nice and useful crimefighting …
Operational Impact of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) *UPDATED 5/6/2020
Release date: 05/06/2020 – FINAL UPDATE This release shall serve as our [the police department’s] final update. The purpose of this update is to encourage you to follow the governor’s guidelines as regularly updated on …
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff Tom Hoobler suffered a fatal heart shortly after directing traffic during an unusually hot and humid day at the Childress Old Settlers Rodeo parade.
He had completed his...
Lieutenant Leslie Lentz died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in a presumed exposure while on duty at the Ozark Correctional Center in Fordland, Missouri.
Lieutenant Lentz had served...
Sergeant Josh Bartlett was shot and killed during a barricade at a home in the 1100 block of 10th Street in Levelland.
Earlier in the morning, the subject had been stopped...
Police Officer Billy Collins was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call on Green Tree Street at about 6:00 pm.
A subject in the home opened fire on...
Detective Greg Ferency was shot and killed outside of the FBI Indianapolis Resident Agency near the intersection of Wabash Court and First Street in Terre Haute at about 2:15 pm.
A...
Lieutenant Clint Ventrca died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty while attending training at the Harris County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy.
Lieutenant Ventrca had...
K9 Max was shot and killed by a suspect while members of the St. Joseph Police Department’s Special Response Team executed a domestic violence-related search warrant at a home at...
Deputy Sheriff Anthony Redondo was killed in a vehicle crash at the intersection of Aten Road and Forrester Road while responding to a call for service.
His patrol SUV collided with...
Police Officer Kevin Apple was struck and killed by a vehicle in the parking lot of a gas station at the intersection of Slack Street and N Curtis Avenue.
The vehicle...
Police Officer Gordon Beesley was shot and killed at about 1:30 pm after having responded to a suspicious event call near the Arvada Library in the 7500 block of W...
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