1 arrested after striking officer in downtown San Antonio, officials say

Authorities on scene said after a suspect became combative with police, they struck an officer and were placed under arrest. SAN ANTONIO — A man has been arrested after allegedly striking an officer in downtown San Antonio. Around 3:30 p.m., officials responded to the intersection of Alamo Plaza and East Commerce Street after reports of … Read more

Army files multiple charges, dozens of specifications against former Fort Hood gynecologist

Maj. Blaine McGraw, a suspended Fort Hood OBGYN, faces 61 specifications, including indecent recording of 44 victims. FORT HOOD, Texas — The U.S. Army Office of Special Trial Counsel on Tuesday preferred four charges and 61 specifications against Maj. Blaine McGraw, a 47-year-old OBGYN assigned to Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood. McGraw … Read more

Balcones Heights police officer injured in arrest attempt; suspect faces multiple charges, authorities say

A Balcones Heights police officer was injured during a violent arrest attempt of a 38-year-old crime suspect near Woodlawn Lake. SAN ANTONIO — A Balcones Heights police officer was injured Tuesday afternoon when a man struck him with a vehicle during an attempted arrest near Woodlawn Lake. Police said a 38-year-old man suspected of several … Read more

SAPD: 4-year-old boy fatally shot at northwest-side home, police investigating

A 4-year-old boy was tragically shot and killed in northwest San Antonio. An investigation is underway. SAN ANTONIO — A 4-year-old boy was shot and killed at a northwest-side home Monday afternoon, according to the San Antonio Police Department.  SAPD Chief William McManus said police officers responded to a shooting in progress on the 10000 … Read more