The officer was trying to arrest the man for an assault that police say happened earlier in the day. SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed by police after he tried to hit an officer with his car while the officer was trying to execute an arrest warrant on Saturday, according to SAPD. … Read more
The federal lawsuit was filed in August, two years after police said Curtis Smith was strangled to death by a fellow inmate. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a 66-year-old man strangled by a Bexar County inmate who was sharing his holding cell has settled with the county for $2.4 million. Dallas-based Law Offices of … Read more
The settlement attorneys for the family announced Monday is one of the largest in Ohio involving a police chase. CLEVELAND — Cleveland will pay $4.8 million to the family of a 13-year-old girl killed when a stolen car driven by a teenage carjacker jumped a curb during a police pursuit and struck her. The settlement … Read more
One Washington state men’s prison has a new way it is trying to break the cycle and allow kids to bond with their fathers. ABERDEEN, Wash. — In Washington state, 8,000 inmates currently in prison are also parents. The Department of Corrections said kids of those people are six times more likely to end up … Read more
Dr. Robert Bullard is also known as “The Father of Environmental Justice.” HOUSTON — In honor of Earth Day, TIME magazine has recognized Texas Southern University Professor Dr. Robert Bullard as an Earth Award winner. The honor recognizes 100 individuals who influence the future of the planet through climate justice, awareness and activism. Dr. Bullard is also … Read more
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Services to evaluate how they approach situations with inmates facing substance abuse. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Systems President George Hernandez on Monday to discuss how to better serve inmates who are dealing with substance abuse. This comes not … Read more
Joe Munoz didn’t show up for two months after getting paid. He finally provided a full refund after the customer called KENS 5. SAN ANTONIO — The Marin family hired Joe Munoz with San Antonio 24 Hour Glass in February, inquiring about hiring him to replace a cracked glass countertop in their kitchen. The family … Read more