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Human remains found in storage unit tied to man arrested on separate warrant, affidavit says
Read full article: Human remains found in storage unit tied to man arrested on separate warrant, affidavit saysA man is in custody after police found the remains of his mother inside a trash can in a storage unit that he formally owned, an arrest affidavit said.
Man behind bars after threatening to kill security guard at Whataburger, SAPD says
Read full article: Man behind bars after threatening to kill security guard at Whataburger, SAPD saysA man is charged after threatening to kill a security guard at a Whataburger restaurant while armed with a gun, according to San Antonio police.
Man arrested for stealing over $4k in appliances from model home, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested for stealing over $4k in appliances from model home, affidavit saysA man was arrested for stealing thousands of dollars worth of appliances from a new model home that was under construction in 2021, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Aunt arrested for abusing niece after she spent book fair money on snacks, SAPD says
Read full article: Aunt arrested for abusing niece after she spent book fair money on snacks, SAPD saysAn aunt accused of taking turns abusing her 10-year-old niece alongside the child’s father late last year is now in custody, according to San Antonio police.
Teen confesses to man’s murder while being questioned for another crime, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen confesses to man’s murder while being questioned for another crime, SAPD saysA teen who was arrested for causing a scene at a North Side Dollar Tree confessed to police he stabbed a man to death weeks earlier, according to an arrest affidavit.
Fingerprints found on Sprite bottle leads to arrest of robbery suspect, SAPD says
Read full article: Fingerprints found on Sprite bottle leads to arrest of robbery suspect, SAPD saysA search for a robbery suspect came to a close after officers were able to identify her through fingerprints found on a Sprite bottle at one of the crime scenes, according to San Antonio police.
Affidavit: Man charged in aggravated robbery after impersonating a police officer with AR-15 rifle
Read full article: Affidavit: Man charged in aggravated robbery after impersonating a police officer with AR-15 rifleA 19-year-old man has been arrested after police say he robbed someone at gunpoint while impersonating a police officer near Lytle, Texas, Bexar County arrest records show.
Man arrested after fracturing teen’s jaw in basketball fight, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested after fracturing teen’s jaw in basketball fight, affidavit saysA 21-year-old man was arrested after he fractured a teen’s jaw during a fight that stemmed from a basketball game, according to an arrest warrant.
Teen suspects face capital murder charges in deadly double shooting
Read full article: Teen suspects face capital murder charges in deadly double shootingThree teens are in custody and two of them are facing capital murder charges for a deadly double shooting in September, an arrest affidavit states.
Man causes rollover after intentionally crashing into vehicle carrying girlfriend on I-35, SAPD says
Read full article: Man causes rollover after intentionally crashing into vehicle carrying girlfriend on I-35, SAPD saysA San Antonio man is accused of intentionally crashing his truck into another vehicle carrying his girlfriend on IH-35 after finding out the driver was her ex-boyfriend, according to San Antonio police.
Man arrested after abusing 10-year-old for spending book fair money on snacks, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after abusing 10-year-old for spending book fair money on snacks, police sayA man is behind bars for abusing his 10-year-old child after she spent money he gave her for a school book fair on snacks, according to San Antonio police.
SAPD: Man ‘sucker-punched,’ kicked victim in face in ambush-style attack at popular downtown bar
Read full article: SAPD: Man ‘sucker-punched,’ kicked victim in face in ambush-style attack at popular downtown barA man has been arrested after police say he allegedly brutally attacked another man at a downtown bar earlier in September.
Man charged with murder after shooting family member’s boyfriend in Medical Center apartment, police say
Read full article: Man charged with murder after shooting family member’s boyfriend in Medical Center apartment, police sayA man accused of shooting a family member’s boyfriend at a Medical Center apartment complex is now charged with murder after the victim died from his injuries, according to San Antonio police.
Two arrested after man shot, killed in front of West Side home last month, affidavit says
Read full article: Two arrested after man shot, killed in front of West Side home last month, affidavit saysA couple is in custody after San Antonio police said they pulled up to a man’s West Side home and lured him to their vehicle before fatally shooting him in broad daylight last month.
Man arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend, following her around town in vehicle, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested for stalking ex-girlfriend, following her around town in vehicle, affidavit saysA man is behind bars after San Antonio police say he harassed his ex-girlfriend by phone and followed her vehicle around town after she refused to get back together with him.
Crime Stoppers tips lead to arrest in shooting of man outside Elmendorf Dollar General
Read full article: Crime Stoppers tips lead to arrest in shooting of man outside Elmendorf Dollar GeneralSan Antonio police have arrested a man who they say shot someone outside an Elmendorf dollar store following a road rage incident.
Man arrested after threatening to attack man, son who were fishing at Roosevelt Park, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after threatening to attack man, son who were fishing at Roosevelt Park, police sayA 25-year-old man was arrested after San Antonio police say he pulled a knife and threatened to attack a man and his son who were fishing at Roosevelt Park.
Affidavit: Man turns self in to police, charged with murder after stabbing another man 13 times at gas station
Read full article: Affidavit: Man turns self in to police, charged with murder after stabbing another man 13 times at gas stationA 64-year-old man is in custody after San Antonio police said he fatally stabbed another man 13 times by an ice machine at a West Side gas station last month.
Ex-SAPD officer featured in Defenders special about problem police now facing criminal charges
Read full article: Ex-SAPD officer featured in Defenders special about problem police now facing criminal chargesA former San Antonio police officer who was featured in a KSAT Defenders special about problematic police is now facing criminal charges.
Man arrested in connection to NW Side apartment building fire that displaced 8 families
Read full article: Man arrested in connection to NW Side apartment building fire that displaced 8 familiesA man was arrested in connection to a fire that destroyed an apartment building in the Medical Center and displaced eight families, according to San Antonio police.
Man, woman charged in crash that killed 80-year-old man, paralyzed toddler
Read full article: Man, woman charged in crash that killed 80-year-old man, paralyzed toddlerTwo people are facing charges stemming from a crash on the Southeast Side that killed an 80-year-old man and severely injured a toddler.
Affidavit: Man arrested after chasing wife with sledgehammer, threatening to kill her
Read full article: Affidavit: Man arrested after chasing wife with sledgehammer, threatening to kill herA 55-year-old man was arrested for allegedly chasing his wife around with a sledgehammer and threatening to kill her after she told him she wanted a divorce, according to an arrest affidavit.
Man, 31, sexually abused girl while working at family’s home for several years, police say
Read full article: Man, 31, sexually abused girl while working at family’s home for several years, police sayA 31-year-old man is accused of sexually abusing a girl since she was in kindergarten while working at her family’s home for several years, San Antonio police said.
2 suspects in custody in St. Patrick’s Day murder at Northwest Side motel
Read full article: 2 suspects in custody in St. Patrick’s Day murder at Northwest Side motelSAN ANTONIO – Two people have been charged with murder in connection with a shooting at a Northwest Side motel that happened on St. Patrick’s Day. San Antonio police arrested Douglas Skaggs, 55, and Hayley Gibbens, 23, on Tuesday morning. An arrest warrant affidavit said that police obtained surveillance video from the motel showing both suspects. After they posted images on social media, police said they received a tip identifying Skaggs as the man in the video. It says he also told police that Gibbens helped him by luring Roman to the motel so that he could confront him.
Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 children
Read full article: Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 childrenHELOTES, Texas – A driver involved in a crash in Helotes earlier this year that killed a couple and injured their four children has been arrested on charges related to drunken driving. The arrest Monday of Elena Carranza, who doesn’t turn 21 until August, marks a dramatic shift in the case. At the scene of the January 3 crash, officers told KSAT12 that it appeared to be just an accident. Craig Smith, 54, and his 39-year-old wife, Susan, both were killed in the crash. Although police initially said their injuries were minor, an arrest warrant affidavit now shows one of the children suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Man, 23, charged with capital murder after fatally shooting another man during robbery, police say
Read full article: Man, 23, charged with capital murder after fatally shooting another man during robbery, police sayCarlos Romero Jr. was booked Thursday for the death of Kelvron Hardrict, 28, on August 16, 2020, according to an arrest affidavit. When officers arrived, Hardrict was found laying in the parking lot with a gunshot wound to the chest. Officers believe the group was going to “load it up in the vehicle,” according to the affidavit. The safe was not opened by Romero Jr., according to police, but “a substantial amount of narcotics” was still able to be seen inside. AdMore on KSAT:Man shot, killed in parking lot of NE Side apartment complex, police sayNo charges likely in East Side double shooting, SAPD says
Suspect arrested in theft of more than $18K in catalytic converters
Read full article: Suspect arrested in theft of more than $18K in catalytic convertersRoland Ramirez, 36, was booked into the Bexar County jail Monday afternoon in connection with crimes that happened last December. SAN ANTONIO – A man has been arrested in connection with the theft of thousands of dollars’ worth of catalytic converters from a car dealership on the city’s South side. Roland Ramirez, 36, was booked into the Bexar County jail Monday afternoon in connection with the crimes that happened last December. It says on one occasion, he spent two hours on the lot removing the catalytic converters from more than half a dozen vehicles. Although the crimes happened in December, records show Ramirez was arrested Monday on a charge of theft.
West Side murder victim, suspect had ongoing beef, SAPD says
Read full article: West Side murder victim, suspect had ongoing beef, SAPD saysSAN ANTONIO – A man who was shot and killed late last year and the man accused of murdering him had an ongoing beef, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. The document was released following the arrest Thursday of Bobby Ray Solis, 36. The affidavit did not specify, though, what led to the November 30 shooting of John Eric Garcia, 35. Police say soon after Garcia left his apartment to meet up with Solis, witnesses heard gunshots. Bobby Ray Solis, 36, is accused of shooting and killing man, SAPD says.
Man kicks in door of motel room, shoots at pair inside, police say
Read full article: Man kicks in door of motel room, shoots at pair inside, police saySAN ANTONIO – A man has been arrested after he allegedly kicked in the door of a motel room and fired gunshots at two unsuspecting people inside, San Antonio police said. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Sapp went to the Motel 6 in the 9900 block of I-35 North on Feb. 27 and kicked down the door just before firing several gunshots. The affidavit states that Sapp’s girlfriend was in the room with another man and another couple. Police say Sapp shot at the men as he entered the room, but missed. AdOfficers later interviewed the women from the motel and Sapp’s girlfriend identified him as the shooter, police said.
Tip leads to arrest of driver allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Tip leads to arrest of driver allegedly involved in deadly hit-and-run crashSAN ANTONIO – A tip has helped San Antonio police catch up with a man who they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash. An arrest warrant affidavit says an anonymous tipster identified him as the driver involved in the crash Nov. 19 in the 1200 block of Bandera Road. It says at some point after the crash, the tipster called police offering them Rodriguez’s name. However, it says police do not believe the relative knew anything about the deadly crash. Just prior to Rodriguez’s arrest, homicide investigators learned he was planning to leave the country, the affidavit says.
Man facing capital murder in shooting death of 11-year-old girl
Read full article: Man facing capital murder in shooting death of 11-year-old girlSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police have arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of an eleven year old girl this past summer on the city’s Northeast side. D’Morea Keys, 22, was taken into custody Thursday night on a charge of capital murder. The affidavit mentions that a second person, an adult, in a different vehicle also was hit by gunfire. They said they had no problems with anyone, and they did not believe the shooting was the result of road rage. It says based on images in the video, police believe there was a second shooter in the car with Keys.
Affidavit: Man’s selfie leads to his arrest in connection with deadly motorcycle crash
Read full article: Affidavit: Man’s selfie leads to his arrest in connection with deadly motorcycle crashAffidavit: Man’s selfie leads to his arrest in connection with deadly motorcycle crashPublished: October 7, 2020, 7:52 amSan Antonio police say a picture may not have been worth a thousand words, but it did provide clues about a deadly crash.
Affidavit: Man caught on camera stealing from more than 50 mail boxes
Read full article: Affidavit: Man caught on camera stealing from more than 50 mail boxesSAN ANTONIO San Antonio police say theyve caught up with a man who was caught on camera stealing from dozens of mail boxes at a local apartment complex. Juan Santiago Benavides, 50, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of mail theft. An arrest warrant affidavit said police identified Benavides through surveillance video. It says it shows him breaking into two large cluster mail boxes at an apartment complex May 30, then stealing mail from 55 individual mail boxes. The affidavit said he then dumped the mail into a laundry basket and drove off with it.