Teen wanted in connection to murder of 14-year-old boy turns himself in, officials and family say

According to law enforcement and the family of Simon Cuevas, 17-year-old Andrew Cantu turned himself in to authorities early Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — A teen wanted in connection to the capital murder of a 14-year-old boy has turned himself in, according to law enforcement and the victim’s family. Authorities say 17-year-old Andrew Cantu turned … Read more

15-year-old killed, another injured in Fort Worth stabbing, police say

According to police, the victim who died was a 15-year-old boy. FORT WORTH, Texas — A 15-year-old boy was killed and another person critically injured Friday afternoon following a stabbing in Fort Worth, police said. According to a news release from Fort Worth PD, officers were dispatched about 3:44 p.m. to the 2700 block of … Read more

SA nightclub owner accused of sexually assaulting teen runaway he let work at his club, affidavit says

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

San Antonio nightclub owner arrested after police say he sexually assaulted 14-year-old runaway he let work at his club

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’ | San Antonio nonprofit host 5K walk to raise awareness of domestic violence and victims of unsolved crimes

“There have been situations where the spouse or boyfriend’s actions were questionable. In some cases, it’s believed they were responsible for the missing person.” SAN ANTONIO — With domestic violence rates among the highest in Texas, according to Metro Health, advocates in San Antonio are stepping up efforts to raise awareness and offer hope to … Read more