Lawmakers and immigrant rights advocates divided on San Antonio operation that ended with 140 people arrested

KENS 5 is continuing to monitor the court status of the people arrested, whom federal officials said are suspected of being undocumented and tied to Tren de Aragua. SAN ANTONIO — Political leaders and immigrant advocacy groups are weighing in following a large multi-agency raid early Sunday morning that resulted in 140 people being taken … Read more

Lawmakers, immigrant rights advocates divided on San Antonio operation that ended with 140 people arrested

KENS 5 is continuing to monitor the court status of the people arrested, whom federal officials said are suspected of being undocumented and tied to Tren de Aragua. SAN ANTONIO — Political leaders and immigrant advocacy groups are weighing in following a large multi-agency raid early Sunday morning that resulted in 140 people being taken … Read more

SAPD: Man caught on video killing kitten turns himself in to police

San Antonio authorities say 31-year-old Ryan Berlanga, who has been arrested previously, now faces a charge of animal cruelty. SAN ANTONIO — A man who San Antonio police say was seen on video strangling and killing a kitten at an apartment complex earlier this month turned himself in to authorities on Tuesday.  Ryan Berlanga, 31, … Read more

Bexar County deputy arrested on assault charge, accused of choking civilian employee

Officials say the 36-year-old arrived unannounced to the victim’s home and got into an argument with her before things turned violent. SAN ANTONIO — A 36-year-old Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was jailed and faces multiple charges after allegedly assaulting a civilian employee he was in a relationship with.   Jonatan Amaya, who has been with … Read more

SAPD: Signs of human trafficking discovered during execution of DART warrant at northeast side motel

Investigators said individuals with both misdemeanor and felony warrants were taken into custody, while others were held for questioning. SAN ANTONIO — Police executed a warrant at a northeast-side motel Tuesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into possible human trafficking and city violations, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers, … Read more

Dozens protest after immigration raid that detained 140 in San Antonio

The operation involving local, state and federal law enforcement unfolded early Sunday near San Pedro Avenue and Basse Road. SAN ANTONIO — One day after a large-scale immigration raid that resulted in more than 140 detentions, dozens of protesters marched along San Pedro Avenue on Monday night, voicing concerns that many of those taken into … Read more