‘We need help’ | San Antonio Police Officers’ Association president behind push for bail reform this legislative session

On Wednesday, a senate committee advanced the bail bond package they claim will give judges more opportunities to deny bail to suspects they believe are a threat. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers are pushing for bail reform this legislative session. A change that San Antonio’s own police chief has been calling for. On Wednesday, a … Read more

2 arrested after blood found on vehicle involved in hit-and-run that left man hospitalized, officials say

Witnesses told authorities that an older model white sedan had struck the victim, causing him to flip over the car before it drove away. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two individuals who reportedly admitted to being responsible for hospitalizing a man after striking him with a vehicle and leaving … Read more

Former San Antonio high school employee arrested after striking student with autism in the face with ‘closed fist,’ officials say

Adam Verastegui was an instructional assistant with Northside ISD and assigned to the Autism Unit at Taft High School. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have arrested a man after he allegedly hit a student diagnosed with autism in the face with a “closed fist” while employed at a Northside ISD high school in San Antonio.  Adam … Read more

Man arrested for striking student with autism in face with ‘closed fist’ while employed at a San Antonio high school, officials say

Adam Verastegui was an Instructional Assistant with Northside ISD and was assigned to the Autism Unit at Taft High School. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have arrested a man for allegedly striking a student diagnosed with autism in the face with a “closed fist” while employed at a Northside ISD high school. Adam Verastegui was hired … Read more

Stockdale ISD educator charged after investigation into alleged inappropriate relationship with student

The accused teacher, 34-year-old Peter Leach, was located and arrested without incident Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. STOCKDALE, Texas — The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office said an educator at Stockdale High School who resigned following an investigation into allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student, has been arrested. The sheriff’s office said an investigation into … Read more

Slidell woman arrested in connection with Kansas City reporter’s death, suspected in earlier French Quarter case

Danette Colbert, 48, remains in jail accused of stealing Telemundo reporter Adan Manzano’s cellphone and credit cards. KENNER, La. — Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said a Slidell woman arrested in connection with the death of a Kansas City reporter is now suspected in a previous incident in the French Quarter. Telemundo correspondent Adan Manzano was … Read more