SAN ANGELO, Texas — On Tuesday, San Angelo citizens Bradley Smelt and Zachary Jackson were awarded the Sheriff's Award during Tom Green County Commissioners Court.
The Sheriff's Award may be given to a private citizen or personnel of other agencies giving significant assistance in aiding or attempting to aid an employee of the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office in the performance of his/her duties, according to a TGCSO press release.
Smelt and Jackson each received a plaque denoting the following:
"BE IT KNOWN that the Tom Green County Sheriff's Office is proud to recognize Bradley Smelt and Zachary Jackson with the Sheriff's Award. On Tuesday, May 18, 2021, Tom Green County Sheriff's Deputy Zach Davis was attempting to serve a felony arrest warrant during a traffic stop. The wanted subject resisted and in the ensuing events Deputy Davis and the suspect struggled within the confines of the suspect's vehicle. The suspect placed the vehicle in gear and traveled a significant distance down the roadway, essentially dragging Deputy Davis. Deputy Davis was able to stop the vehicle but the suspect continued to violently resist as the confrontation spilled onto the roadway. At this time, Bradley Smelt and Zachary Jackson responded to the aid of Deputy Davis and helped restrain the suspect until the suspect was taken into custody.
"By assisting Deputy Davis, Bradley Smelt and Zachary Jackson have gone above and beyond their duty as a citizen. In a moment of need, their courage and willingness to help in a potentially dangerous situation served in the apprehension of a fugitive."
