SAPD: Unknown suspects shoot at men cutting trees following argument; 1 taken to hospital with minor injuries

Police say three men were cutting a tree at a San Antonio intersection when two suspects appeared in an unknown vehicle. SAN ANTONIO — A verbal argument turned physical Thursday afternoon, leaving someone shot in the leg, police say. SAPD said in a news conference that officers were called to the intersection of Potosi and … Read more

Man accused of setting ex-girlfriend’s home on fire with children inside, documents say

His bond was set at $170,000. SAN ANTONIO — A man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly setting his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire while her children were inside Wednesday, according to an arrest affidavit.  37-year-old Iker Sanchez is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, arson and making a terroristic threat. The Von Ormy Police … Read more

Man accused of shooting 17-year-old in face during west-side road rage incident, SAPD says

San Antonio police arrested Arnold Pena for shooting a 17-year-old in a road rage incident on Highway 90. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested in connection to a road rage shooting on the west side of San Antonio earlier this week, according to an arrest affidavit.  33-year-old Arnold Pena was arrested for aggravated assault … Read more

San Antonio teacher accused of taking photos underneath 7-year-old girl’s skirt, documents say

The victim’s mother made a police report with SAPD in March. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teacher is accused of taking pictures of a student’s private parts while in the classroom, according to an arrest affidavit.  Augustine Rodney Rendon, 29, was charged with invasive visual recording, a state felony.  Police said a 7-year-old girl … Read more

SAPD: Local teacher allegedly took inappropriate pictures of student in classroom

The victim’s mother made a police report with SAPD in March. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teacher is accused of taking pictures of a student’s private parts while in the classroom, according to an arrest affidavit.  Augustine Rodney Rendon, 29, was charged with invasive visual recording, a state felony.  Police said a 7-year-old girl … Read more

Texas company says its drones can stop an active shooter to keep students, staff safe

Campus Guardian Angel says it uses non-lethal drones, which can respond to a school threat in seconds and incapacitate a gunman. HOUSTON — A Texas company wants to deploy new technology to stop school shootings. Campus Guardian Angel says it uses non-lethal drones, and they can respond to a threat in seconds. They say it’s … Read more