Del Rio mother arrested for alleged child abuse; six children placed in emergency care

Police said 28-year-old Nykki Ritacco was arrested on a charge of injury to a child. DEL RIO, Texas — A child abuse investigation that began at an elementary school has resulted in the arrest of a 28-year-old woman and the emergency placement of six children, according to the Del Rio Police Department. Police said officers … Read more

‘I just wish it didn’t happen’ | 9-year-old still healing after being hit by bullet on New Year’s Eve

A San Antonio boy is healing after a stray bullet struck him on New Year’s Eve. Despite safety warnings, no arrests have been made, sparking community concern. SAN ANTONIO — A 9-year-old San Antonio boy is recovering after being hit by a stray bullet while sitting on his family’s porch on New Year’s Eve. A … Read more

2 Texas county commissioners plead guilty to intentionally crashing into another car; stealing county fuel from precinct yard

“No one is above the law” | One commissioner plead guilty to intentionally crashing into another vehicle, while the other stole county fuel from his precinct yard. SAN ANTONIO — Two Texas county commissioners have pled guilty to criminal offenses; one for intentionally crashing into another vehicle, and the other for stealing fuel from his … Read more

Teen in River Walk pepper spray incident released from juvenile; now facing adult charges

The 17-year-old accused in a River Walk attack was admonished by the judge to follow all the conditions of her release. SAN ANTONIO — KENS 5 had the only camera in the courtroom Thursday morning when the teen accused of a vicious pepper spray attack on the River Walk was released from custody. Even though … Read more

Daycare employee accused of injuring child at licensed Bexar County facility

An arrest affidavit states the young boy needed stitches as a result of his head injury on Tuesday. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A daycare employee has been accused of injuring a child at a licensed daycare facility in north Bexar County. Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of an injured child Tuesday at the facility. … Read more