‘It’s working’ | Violent crime is down after one year of a partnership between UTSA and SAPD

Tuesday, Chief William McManus and Dr. Rob Tillyer with UTSA Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice presented the results they have to city leaders. SAN ANTONIO — According to SAPD and UTSA, violent crime in the city is down by about seven percent. The police department and university have been partnering up for a violent … Read more

Man in critical condition after he was chased by suspect and shot multiple times, SAPD says

The 35-year-old victim was transported to SAMMC in critical condition. SAPD is searching for the suspect. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after he was allegedly shot multiple times in the upper body by a suspect currently on the run, according to SAPD. An SAPD spokesperson said officers responded to a disturbance … Read more

‘This is a cry for help’ | Pastor fed up but keeping faith alive after east side church vandalized several times

Pastor Anthony Dixon believes a perimeter fence or gate is the best solution, but it’s an expensive one he hopes the community can assist with in the near future. SAN ANTONIO — Repeated acts of vandalism have plagued an east side Baptist church in recent months, prompting the congregation’s pastor to pray for peace and … Read more