North Texas sheriff says urgent reform needed after accused sexual predator cuts off ankle monitor

“We only have one detention officer who is trying to keep up with over 300 people on electronic leg monitors,” Sheriff Skinner said. PLANO, Texas — The search for a man wanted on serious sexual assault charges has revealed a contested back and forth between the Sheriff and the county spanning several years. Robert Johnson … Read more

Woman caught on camera repeatedly hitting puppy in SA, faces animal cruelty charge

23-year-old Havanna Miller was arrested Saturday after a video surfaced of allegedly her hitting her 3-month-old poodle. SAN ANTONIO — A woman is facing an animal cruelty charge after she was allegedly caught on camera hitting her puppy, according to a release. 23-year-old Havanna Miller was arrested Saturday after a video surfaced of her repeatedly … Read more

‘The driver should not have been driving’ | Families of victims in Montessori crash file lawsuit against school and driver

Valerie L. Haas and the school are being sued for “negligence.” The families attorney speaks with KENS5. SAN ANTONIO — Two families are suing the Montessori Plus Preschool in Fair Oaks where a teacher and baby lost their lives when a driver crashed into a play area in December. The lawsuit alleges negligence by the … Read more

2 San Antonio citizens honored by SAPD for assisting officer arrest wanted suspect

SAPD says when the citizens observed the suspect reaching for the officer’s weapon, they immediately rushed to assist in the arrest. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has commended two individuals for their bravery after assisting a struggling officer arrest a wanted suspect. On Nov. 9, 2024, SAPD says an officer was attempting … Read more

15-year sentence, lifetime supervised release given to man who used dark web to obtain ‘child sexual abuse materials’

The man also has to pay $94,000 to 14 victims and forfeit all devices and online accounts used to obtain or possess child exploitation material. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison, a lifetime supervised release, must pay $94,000 to 14 victims, forfeit all devices and online … Read more

Murder suspect who tried escaping in kayak extradited to Bexar County after husband found dead in a closet with gunshot wound to face

After Goynes was read her rights, she reportedly “confessed to shooting the victim, taking his truck and setting it on fire” before trying to escape in a kayak. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed a murder suspect has been extradited back to Bexar County after being found trying to escape … Read more