‘He has no defense’ | Man who hid in tree in SA appears in federal court after fleeing federal authorities

Raul Ical remains in federal custody after fleeing deportation twice, with his next court appearance expected in four to six weeks. SAN ANTONIO — The man who hid from authorities in a tree for hours in San Antonio was back in federal court on Wednesday. Raul Ical, whose legal name is Raymundo Caal Caal, is a … Read more

‘He has no defense’ | Man who hid in tree appears in federal court after fleeing authorities twice in April

Raul Ical remains in federal custody after fleeing deportation twice, with his next court appearance expected in four to six weeks. SAN ANTONIO — The man who hid from authorities in a tree for hours was back in federal court today. Raul Ical, whose legal name is Raymundo Caal Caal, is a Guatemalan national who … Read more

Affidavit: Mother bought son ammo, tactical gear as he planned potential attack against SAISD middle school

Detectives say Ashley Pardo “expressed to the school her support” of her child’s “violent expressions.” SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother is accused of “facilitating” her son’s “desire to carry out threats” of mass violence against an SAISD middle school and now faces charges, according to arrest documents.  An affidavit states 33-year-old Ashley Pardo … Read more

Affidavit: Mother bought son ammo, tactical gear as he prepared attack against SAISD middle school

Detectives say Ashley Pardo “expressed to the school her support” of her child’s “violent expressions.” SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother is accused of “facilitating” her son’s “desire to carry out threats” of mass violence against an SAISD middle school and now faces charges, according to arrest documents.  An affidavit states 33-year-old Ashley Pardo … Read more

SA mother arrested, accused of aiding son in mass violence plot against Rhodes Middle School

Detectives say Ashley Pardo, 33, expressed to the school her support of her son’s violent expressions and drawings and did not feel concerned for his behavior. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother is accused of helping her son facilitate his desire to carry out threats of targeted mass violence against a local middle school, … Read more

North Texas youth soccer treasurer accused of stealing ‘hundreds of thousands’ in funds, police say

John Freeman, a 37-year-old Midlothian resident, was arrested and charged with theft of property exceeding $300,000, according to police. WYLIE, Texas — A former treasurer for a North Texas youth soccer organization has been arrested and charged after allegedly stealing “hundreds of thousands” of dollars from the association’s account without their authorization, according to police.  … Read more