SA nightclub owner accused of sexually assaulting teen runaway he let work at his club, affidavit says

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

San Antonio nightclub owner arrested after police say he sexually assaulted 14-year-old runaway he let work at his club

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’ | San Antonio nonprofit host 5K walk to raise awareness of domestic violence and victims of unsolved crimes

“There have been situations where the spouse or boyfriend’s actions were questionable. In some cases, it’s believed they were responsible for the missing person.” SAN ANTONIO — With domestic violence rates among the highest in Texas, according to Metro Health, advocates in San Antonio are stepping up efforts to raise awareness and offer hope to … Read more

Wanted man arrested in Texas for alleged aggravated assault of a child

Mercado was allegedly wanted for aggravated assault of a child and his arrest stems from an ongoing criminal investigation headed by Schertz PD. SAN ANTONIO — The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Schertz Police Department have arrested a man who was wanted for aggravated assault of a child. On Thursday, officials say detectives … Read more

Venezuelan family learns through TikTok that detained father was shot at Dallas ICE facility

Family of Jose Andres Bordones-Molina, the only survivor of the Dallas ICE facility shooting, said they fear for his safety in custody. DALLAS — The family of a Venezuelan man shot during an attack on a Dallas immigration facility says they first learned of his injuries through social media and remain desperate for answers. Jose … Read more

Man suffers life-threatening injuries after shooting in east-side San Antonio, police say

Police said a 49-year-old man was found unresponsive with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. SAN ANTONIO — A man was rushed to the hospital Friday night after San Antonio police said he was shot on the city’s east side. According to SAPD, officers responded to the intersection of North New Braunfels Avenue and Nolan … Read more

Attorney defends parents accused of capital murder in 10-year-old boy’s death

Jonathan and Christina Miranda were taken into custody Wednesday, a week after their adopted son, Michael, was found dead in their northeast-side home. SAN ANTONIO — An attorney representing the father accused of capital murder in the death of his 10-year-old son is defending his client and the family. Jonathan and Christina Miranda were taken … Read more