Bomb threat at Walmart in Boerne prompts evacuation, swift law enforcement response, police say

According to the Boerne Police Department, officers immediately responded and worked with store management to evacuate all customers and employees as a precaution. BOERNE, Texas — A Walmart in Boerne was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported, according to the Boerne Police Department. Boerne police said officers were dispatched at about 12:53 … Read more

Sheriff: ‘Good Samaritan’ pursues child indecency suspect who exposed himself to young girl

Authorities said the suspect, 42-year-old Andrew Smierciak, is a teacher at Poe Middle School. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say a local middle school teacher who allegedly exposed himself to a 9-year-old girl was taken into custody after a good Samaritan followed the suspect as he was fleeing a northwest-side neighborhood Friday.  The suspect, … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: San Antonio man accused of sexual assault filmed on camera, sent video to victim’s family

A 19-year-old faces charges after allegedly recording a sexual assault and sending the video to the victim’s family, according to investigators. SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old San Antonio man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a victim on camera, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators say the victim reported the incident to authorities on … Read more

‘Once the fire’s out, it’s not really out’: Looting follows San Antonio condo blaze

Fire survivors at Tower Point Condos face break-ins and safety concerns as crews clear debris and residents try to recover. SAN ANTONIO — After a fire forced families from their homes, residents at Tower Point Condominiums say the danger isn’t over. Neighbors report break-ins and thefts in the days following Saturday night’s fire, including one … Read more

Texas man gets 75 years for sexually assaulting child and fentanyl sale linked to teen’s death

The man received a 75-year sentence for sexually assaulting a child and selling fentanyl to minors, highlighting a troubling pattern of criminal behavior. SAN ANTONIO — A Hays County jury has sentenced a man to 75 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, according to the office of Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins. Izaiah … Read more