‘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

‘I want to disappear. They made my life hell’ | Criminal charges dismissed for woman shot twice by SAPD officer

30-year-old Karen Martinez was charged with terroristic threats against a peace officer. Her case was dismissed Monday, citing lack of evidence. SAN ANTONIO — One month ago, San Antonio Police shot a woman during a confrontation on the west side. Officers believed she was armed. They later found out she wasn’t. 30-year-old Karen Martinez faced … Read more

Man accused of murdering the mother of his child while out on bond in 2024 was in court Thursday

Devaughan Williams is accused of fatally shooting Kiara Smith in the early hours of Sept. 6, 2024. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Devaughan Williams was in court Thursday as prosecutors tried to have his bond revoked. Williams is charged with murder in the 2024 death of Kiara Allani Smith, which carries a bond of $750,000. He … Read more