Stolen vehicle linked to multiple auto thefts recovered at abandoned west-side home, SAPD says

San Antonio police recovered a stolen vehicle linked to multiple car thefts, abandoned at a west side residence. SAN ANTONIO — A stolen vehicle linked to multiple auto theft cases was recovered Tuesday morning on the west side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Police said the vehicle was found after 10 a.m. in … Read more

‘You chose to stay, create chaos’ | Witnesses to fatal shooting say it was not self-defense after accused murderer walks free, blaming DA’s office

“This man came to my house, started an argument, antagonized us, wouldn’t leave, then when things got hectic resorted to pulling a gun out,” David Alfaro said. SAN ANTONIO — A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of fatally shooting a 29-year-old during a dispute at a house party in December, a … Read more

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks man with warrants for aggravated assault

Officials urge the public to approach with extreme caution and notify the BCSO Violent Crimes Unit if you encounter Efren Nicolas Vitela-Diaz. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man with multiple arrest warrants, including one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the department announced Monday evening.  According … Read more

Bexar County DA: Man sentenced to 40 years for fatally slashing husband’s throat

Officials said Alberto Ferrer Cabrera confessed to a 911 dispatcher, his landlord and detectives that he had killed his partner. SAN ANTONIO — A man who fatally slashed his partner’s throat will spend multiple decades in prison, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Friday. Judge Kristina Escalona sentenced Alberto Ferrer Cabrera to 40 years … Read more

Man sentenced for 2023 murders of two people, including his ex-girlfriend

Lazerith Carrillo has been sentenced to two 50-year concurrent sentences for the murders of Edward Jimenez, 32, and his ex-girlfriend Alyssa Perez, 26. SAN ANTONIO — A 22-year-old man has been sentenced for the 2023 murders of two people, including his ex-girlfriend, court documents say. Lazerith Carrillo has been sentenced to two 50-year concurrent sentences … Read more

‘A tragic loss of life’ | Two teens caught on video breaking into vehicles minutes before fatal crash after BCSO pursuit

Video provided by a neighbor appears to show the teens going into driveways, checking door handles and burglarizing cars before deputies arrived. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Two teenagers are dead following a crash early Sunday morning in northwest Bexar County after deputies say the pair were seen breaking into vehicles in a nearby neighborhood. Bexar … Read more

‘How do you let a murderer go free?’ | Man released after grand jury declines to indict in fatal San Antonio shooting

“So where are my son’s rights? How is this called self defense when you went with an intent, you went with a gun. You knew what you wanted.” SAN ANTONIO — A man arrested in the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old man during a dispute over a noise complaint has been released from jail after … Read more