SAPD officer suspended after aggressively detaining wrong person at the wrong home, records show

The officers were at the scene to arrest a suspect with active felony warrants, but ended up at the wrong house. SAN ANTONIO — An officer with the San Antonio Police Department was suspended after records show he detained the wrong suspect while using “unnecessary” force, violating department police, records show.  On Feb. 24, a … Read more

Man arrested for threatening to commit ‘mass violence’ in South Texas, officials say

Authorities said a search warrant unveiled the suspect had almost 100 firearms and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition at his residence. WILSON COUNTY, Texas — A man has been arrested after threatening to commit “mass violence” in Wilson County. On Sept. 8, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office received a call to perform a … Read more

‘I hope he gets caught’ | Suspected rock throwing vandal causes damage to multiple businesses and Wagner HS

The Judson ISD Police Department, along with BCSO are investigating the incidents off North Foster Road Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — A rock throwing vandal caused destruction to local businesses and a high school early Tuesday morning. Judson ISD police confirmed they are investigating the overnight incident at Wagner High School. A spokesperson stated the windows … Read more

‘I will forever be haunted by my participation’ | Lead detective in Texas death row inmate’s murder case is fighting for his innocence

This week dozens of Texas lawmakers, advocacy groups and scientists are urging the Board of Pardons and Paroles to grant a Texas man clemency. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas man who has spent more than 20 years on death row is set to be executed next month, but new evidence has many advocates reexamining his … Read more

North Texas teacher accused of abusing 3-year-old at preschool pleads guilty to reckless injury to a child

The parents of the 3-year-old child sued the school, which they say refuses to take responsibility. CARROLLTON, Texas — The teacher accused of abusing a 3-year-old child at Parker-Chase Preschool in Carrollton, Nyomi Reyes, pleaded guilty to charges of reckless injury to a child, McCathern Law announced Tuesday.  According to the law firm, which is representing … Read more

SAPD: Intoxicated Airbnb guest tries to enter homes, destroys property

A suspect is seen on surveillance video trying to enter three houses. North-side residents say he made it inside a fourth home where an 82-year-old man was sleeping. SAN ANTONIO — Northside homeowners are shaken after an intoxicated Airbnb guest tried to enter several homes in the middle of the night. It happened on Wednesday … Read more

‘It breaks my heart’ | Witnesses describe moment 7-year-old is shot in the chest during an argument between two men

Investigators said it started when two adults were arguing in front of their home on the far west side and a neighbor intervened. SAN ANTONIO — A 24-year-old man is facing charges after investigators said he shot a father and his 7-year-old daughter early Sunday morning on the far west side. The young girl was … Read more