Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office arrests man wanted for manslaughter, theft in Cibolo

Authorities say his previous criminal history includes weapons charges, manufacturing/delivery of narcotics, multiple thefts, failure to identify, and bail jumping. SAN ANTONIO — A wanted man with an extensive criminal history was arrested Friday, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.  Authorities said Aris Jamal Ransom-Powell was wanted on a motion to revoke bond for … Read more

Mexican national sentenced to over 20 years in prison for drug trafficking, DOJ says

Pedro Alvarado-Montiel is a confirmed member of the Mexican Mafia-affiliated Sureños gang. SAN ANTONIO — A Mexican national received a 262-month prison sentence in Del Rio federal court for conspiring to import methamphetamine, according to the Justice Department. Documents show that Pedro Alvarado-Montiel aka “Pelon,” 42, was under investigation after being identified as drug trafficking … Read more

Man accused of sexually assaulting teen girl he met on Snapchat, documents say

Documents show he told the victim he didn’t care about her age because their relationship would not be “sexual.” SAN ANTONIO — A man has been accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl he met on Snapchat, according to an arrest affidavit. Ricardo Mata, 32, allegedly met the victim on Snapchat, where she told him … Read more

New Braunfels man sentenced to 50 years for violent attack, threats against ex-girlfriend

Joshua Bermea was sentenced to 40 years in prison for burglary and an additional 10 years for drug possession, for a total of 50 years. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A New Braunfels man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after a months-long case involving threats, harassment and a violent attack against his ex-girlfriend. … Read more

Woman killed inside her own home in drive-by shooting on San Antonio’s south side, police say

Investigators are seeking leads on the suspect’s identity. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was killed inside her own home after a drive-by shooting early Friday morning on the city’s south side, San Antonio police said.  Officers responded to a fatal shooting on the 900 block of Burton Avenue near Aaron Place around 12:45 a.m., where … Read more