San Antonians fall prey to scheme involving artificial intelligence, ‘voice cloning’
Criminals are able to clone people’s voices from online content, then use that to trick loved ones into handing over money.
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‘I have to forgive you’ | Mother addresses her son’s convicted killer in the courtroom
Joseph Harris was sentenced to 68 years in prison by a jury for shooting and killing Isaiah Orozco in February 2022. SAN ANTONIO — It was an emotional ending Tuesday night for a family who has fought for justice for more than a year. A jury found Joseph Harris guilty of shooting and killing Isaiah … Read more
‘A middle finger’: San Antonio councilman blasts staff rejection of crime prevention office plan
Nearly 20 months after the East Side councilman submitted a request to consider the creation of a brand-new “Office of Crime and Recidivism Prevention,” a top city executive had told him and the other committee members that such an office was unnecessary.
Teen hospitalized after being struck by stray bullet on East Side, SAPD says
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was struck by a stray bullet while driving on the city’s East Side Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.
BCSO releases video of vehicle pursuit, shooting of armed man by deputy
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released body camera footage of a deputy shooting an armed man in northeast Bexar County in late August.
Women leading the way in forensic field at Bexar County Crime Lab
There is a push to get more women into forensics, and Bexar County is making an effort. The county is hosting several online events during National Forensic Science Week to showcase local scientists’ impact.
Guilty verdict for man accused of shooting, killing man at downtown bus stop during argument
Joseph Harris was convicted of murder in the death of Isaiah Orozco, 21.