Galveston police arrest 18-year-old in deadly crash, family says investigators are ignoring them

This Texas family has been calling police every day since their loved one was killed in a hit-and-run on November 16. They say investigators are ignoring them. GALVESTON, Texas — The family of a 77-year-old grandfather killed in a hit-and-run crash says police have not contacted them, despite making daily calls to investigators seeking information about … Read more

SAFD: 2 detained, arson investigation underway after suspicious house fire east of downtown

Witnesses told investigators they saw one of the occupants throwing incendiary pieces onto couches shortly before the fire spread. SAN ANTONIO — A home just east of downtown appeared to be a total loss Sunday afternoon after flames broke out under suspicious circumstances, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. SAFD said crews were called … Read more

‘This is not a threat. This is a promise’: Man accused of making mass violence threats on SAPD anonymous tip line

SAPD considered the suspect’s statements “threatening in nature,” saying they caused fear of serious bodily injury or even death towards citizens. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested after he submitted multiple disturbing rants through SAPD’s anonymous tip line, court records state. Christopher Stowe, 31, allegedly used the tip line to make terroristic threats meant … Read more

SAPD: Man critically injured in shooting at north-side apartment complex; suspect taken into custody

The victim has life-threatening injuries, according to police, and no other injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after an altercation turned into a shooting Saturday night. Police were called to the Icon Apartments located in the 1300 block of Patricia Drive just after 10 p.m. According to police, two … Read more

Houston man arrested in Round Rock, charged with compelling prostitution

Brandon Williams, 39, faces up to 99 years in prison if convicted. AUSTIN, Texas — A Houston man is facing charges after being arrested on a prostitution-related charge in Round Rock earlier this week. According to the Round Rock Police Department, officers arrested 39-year-old Brandon Williams after receiving a call reporting possible human trafficking at … Read more

Barricaded suspect inside San Antonio home surrenders after nearly 7-hour standoff with police, SAPD says

Officers were communicating with the suspect over the phone and say he will be charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. SAN ANTONIO — After a nearly seven-hour standoff with the San Antonio Police Department, the suspect who barricaded himself inside of a northwest-side home has surrendered himself to officers. Around 3 p.m., officers … Read more