Suspected drunk driver arrested for crash that injured 2 officers in south San Antonio, police say

The two officers involved in the crash were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. SAN ANTONIO — Two police officers were taken to the hospital after a crash on the city’s south side and a driver was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to the San Antonio Police Department. … Read more

Man arrested after leading Atascosa County deputies on highway chase ending in crash with patrol car

A traffic stop in Atascosa County led to a high-speed chase spanning about 40 miles, resulting in the arrest of a man with outstanding warrants, deputies said. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop in Atascosa County turned into a multi-agency pursuit along I-37 that ended with a crash and an arrest, according to the … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: Social media posts lead to arrest of teen tied to drive-by shootings at west-side home

Court documents state that 17-year-old Porfiro Garza allegedly shot at the same west-side home four times over the past three months. SAN ANTONIO — A teen is accused of carrying out a series of drive-by shootings targeting the same west side home and San Antonio police say a trail of social media posts helped lead … Read more

SAPD detective arrested for driving while intoxicated while off-duty, officials say

​Detective Matthew Bennett has been with SAPD for nine years and is currently assigned to Central Patrol. SAN ANTONIO — An SAPD detective has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, officials say. While off duty Friday, Detective Matthew Bennett was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. He has been placed on administrative duty, according to … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: Man accused of setting home of wife’s ex-husband on fire amid alleged custody battle

Investigators say Paul Kinney Jr. is behind bars for his alleged involvement in a house fire last summer. He is charged with criminal mischief, burglary and arson. SAN ANTONIO — A man is behind bars, accused of burglary and arson. According to court documents, authorities believe Paul Kinney Jr. set his wife’s ex-husband’s house on … Read more