China Grove city secretary accused of defrauding state assistance programs, court documents say

Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Medicaid benefits for her children. CHINA GROVE, Texas — The city secretary of China Grove has been arrested and accused of defrauding state assistance programs, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators say 40-year-old Melinda Sue Sauceda collected Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) … Read more

One caught, two still sought in Atascosa County sex offender search

While conducting routine address checks, it was discovered that three sex offenders had absconded from the addresses where they were reportedly living in. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Authorities in Atascosa County are still searching for two registered sex offenders who failed to comply with state registration requirements, according to the sheriff’s office. During routine address … Read more

Bomb threat at Walmart in Boerne prompts evacuation, swift law enforcement response, police say

According to the Boerne Police Department, officers immediately responded and worked with store management to evacuate all customers and employees as a precaution. BOERNE, Texas — A Walmart in Boerne was evacuated Saturday afternoon after a bomb threat was reported, according to the Boerne Police Department. Boerne police said officers were dispatched at about 12:53 … Read more

Sheriff: ‘Good Samaritan’ pursues child indecency suspect who exposed himself to young girl

Authorities said the suspect, 42-year-old Andrew Smierciak, is a teacher at Poe Middle School. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say a local middle school teacher who allegedly exposed himself to a 9-year-old girl was taken into custody after a good Samaritan followed the suspect as he was fleeing a northwest-side neighborhood Friday.  The suspect, … Read more