CRIME

BCSO deputy arrested for allowing multiple inmates to ‘violently assault’ inmate resulting in his death, officials say

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Two days after an inmate died, a Bexar County detention deputy was accused of opening his cell door to allow several inmates to “violently assault” him. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a detention deputy days after an inmate died at the facility, saying he allowed other inmates to “violently … Read more

The driver accused in the deadly I-35 pile up is out of jail. Here’s what experts say may come next.

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Solomun Weldekeal-Araya was released from jail on a $7,000 bond on Wednesday, just a day after his bond was reduced from $1.2 million. AUSTIN, Texas — On Wednesday, the driver accused of causing a deadly pile-up on I-35 last month bonded out of a Travis County jail after his bond was significantly reduced. Solomun Weldekeal-Araya … Read more

Human trafficking investigation prompts emergency shutdown of SA massage parlor

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State officials ordered the owners of Sweetness Spa, located on the city’s north side, to halt operations effective April 22. SAN ANTONIO — A north-side San Antonio massage establishment was closed following an investigation into alleged human trafficking, according to officials. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has ordered Guixan Han and Golden … Read more

‘He was a friend to everyone’ | Family mourns beloved handyman killed while riding bicycle in San Antonio

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A local pastor was arrested for intoxication manslaughter after hitting and killing 59-year-old Lawrence Mourel Price on the northeast side April 2. SAN ANTONIO — Family members are mourning the loss of a man they describe as the “heart of their home”—after he was struck and killed while riding his bicycle earlier this month on … Read more

$1 million lawsuit filed by families of Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto for the death of couple and their unborn baby

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The lawsuit, which was filed in March, alleges Christopher Preciado caused the death of the pregnant teen and her boyfriend in December of 2023. SAN ANTONIO — The families of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra have filed a lawsuit for $1 million in damages against the three people accused in the deaths. Christopher Preciado, Ramon … Read more

A new wave of cargo theft is hitting the trucking industry – and Texas is one of the states getting hit the hardest

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Scammers hijacked the identity of a San Antonio freight broker to steal cargo. A fast-growing form of fraud exploits gaps in federal oversight. DALLAS — “When will your driver be there exactly? Can you tell me the ETA?”  That’s how the call began. What the person on the other end didn’t know — he wasn’t … Read more