DPS launches Violent Offender Database
The Texas Department of Public Safety has launched a new, free database that contains the names of people who have been convicted of certain violent offenses.
CRIME
Teacher accused of sending nude photos to Kennedy High School student
A local teacher is facing criminal charges amid claims that he sent nude photos of himself to a teenage girl, a student at John F. Kennedy High School.
‘I hope that justice gets him’ | Family friends heartbroken after husband is accused of killing wife on northwest side
Family friends of 51-year-old Shelia-Jo Portillo Hanks said she had moved from Alaska to Texas a few years ago to be with the man who is now accused of killing her. SAN ANTONIO — A woman found shot in her northwest side apartment Monday posted a cry for help on social media days before she … Read more
Woman warns people to ‘lock your doors’ after car was stolen out of her garage
Brandi Wolfe said she forgot to close her garage door after attempting to save a stray dog in the neighborhood. Gone in seconds. Recovered several hours later. A San Antonio mother woke up on Tuesday morning to her SUV stolen out of her garage. The theft happened at her Alamo Ranch home. Brandi Wolfe said … Read more
Suspect sought, $5K reward offered in 2017 murder case in San Antonio
San Antonio police are working to track down a suspect involved in a man’s murder in 2017 on the Southeast Side.
AMBER Alert discontinued after 14-year-old girl found
Police said the suspect, Barry Van Mersbergen, is believed to be driving a tan 2012 GMC Terrain with Texas license plate number 3RVWG. GONZALES, Texas — An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old girl who authorities say was abducted by a 22-year-old man in Gonzales, Texas. According to the Texas Department of Public … Read more
Local woman found murdered previously made cries for help on social media
Sheila-Jo Portillo Hanks, 51, was found shot to death Monday morning inside her apartment in the 6100 block of Vance Jackson. Police have arrested Carlos Portillo, 44, in connection with her murder.