SAPD: Man critically injured after gunfire erupts during fight between 2 groups west of downtown

San Antonio police said a 33-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after a shooting at West End Park. SAN ANTONIO — A man was critically injured in a shooting just west of downtown San Antonio on Wednesday after police said an ongoing dispute between two groups escalated. According to the San Antonio Police Department, … Read more

SAPD arrests suspected driver of San Antonio highway crash that left 5 dead in July

A shuttle bus was traveling from Fort Worth to Eagle Pass when the wreck unfolded, killing several inside, including the 50-year-old driver. SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old who police say was behind the wheel of a stolen, speeding and swerving Camaro that was speeding and swerving when it caused a deadly bus crash in southwest San Antonio … Read more

Man accused of threatening to deport Houston massage therapist while pretending to be ICE officer

Don Doolittle, 58, is accused of making a massage therapist send him $500 for her to avoid deportation, all while impersonating a federal officer. HOUSTON — A League City man is facing a felony charge after investigators said he pretended to be a federal agent and threatened to deport a Houston massage therapist. Don Doolittle, … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: SA teen arrested after viral TikTok links her to pepper-spray attack on River Walk boat

Arrest records detail how a viral TikTok led to the arrest of a San Antonio teen accused of pepper-spraying a woman and 3-year-old child on a River Walk tour boat. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teen was arrested after she allegedly pepper-sprayed passengers on River Walk tour boat, injuring a woman, a 3-year-old child … Read more

Surveillance video shows chaos as San Antonio raid ends with 143 Arrests, FBI claims 51 linked to Venezuelan gang

SAN ANTONIO — New surveillance video shows the moments when dozens of people ran away from law enforcement during an early morning raid that ended with more than 140 people in handcuffs. Federal authorities say 51 of the individuals taken into ICE custody are members of the Venezuelan criminal group known as Tren de Aragua.  … Read more

2 SAPD probationary officers have been fired. Here’s why.

The San Antonio Police Department has dismissed two probationary officers following unrelated incidents, with one facing charges. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has fired two probationary officers after unrelated incidents a few weeks ago, though only one officer now faces criminal charges. Giselle Lopez Chavez was accused of public intoxication after a … Read more

BCSO: Undercover deputies bust suspected human-smuggling operation at Von Ormy gas stations

A Bexar County Sheriff’s operation at a Von Ormy gas station unveiled a human smuggling scheme involving an 18-wheeler, leading to the arrest of three suspects. SAN ANTONIO — A surveillance operation at a Von Ormy gas station last week led to a human-smuggling bust, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO’s Organized Crime … Read more