Records show child injury, welfare calls made to Atascosa County home where 12-year-old girl was fatally injured
Authorities with the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office responded to a home where a 12-year-old girl was injured at least three times in the months before the girl died, according to records released to KSAT.
Woman hospitalized after being left for dead in beating, stabbing; man arrested, deputies say
A 31-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly beat, stabbed and left a woman for dead in a pasture, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
Suspect arrested after killing 2 women in Atascosa County, setting fire to crime scene, sheriff says
A 27-year-old man is behind bars after a double homicide involving a pair of roommates, which was followed by an intentional fire, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
Man charged with capital murder after his parents found dead, leading law enforcement on 10-hour manhunt, sheriff says
A 28-year-old man has been charged with killing his parents and leading law enforcement authorities on a 10-hour-long search and chase across multiple county lines, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
Man accused of killing parents in Atascosa County arrested, sheriff says
Law enforcement officers arrested a 28-year-old man for killing his parents in Leming following an hours-long search and chase across multiple county lines, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
Authorities search for suspects after dozens of arson cases opened in multiple local counties
Multiple law enforcement agencies are joining forces after a series of fires continue throughout Bexar and Medina counties, with arson suspects still on the run.
Murder suspect arrested in Pleasonton, Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office says
Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the arrest of a man wanted for murder in Pleasanton, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
Two men arrested after breaking into Pleasanton ISD PD building, stealing weapons, district officials say
Two men were arrested after breaking into the Pleasanton ISD Police Department building and stealing weapons, according to the districtโs police chief.
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80-year-old woman found dead in Atascosa County home, sheriffโs office says
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas โ The search for an 80-year-old woman in far north Atascosa County has been discontinued after authorities said she was found dead in her home. Christine Fernandez was found deceased Saturday morning in her residence in the Palo Alto subdivision behind a seven-foot mount of household items, according to the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office. Fernandez was first reported missing around 9:30 p.m., Oct. 28. PRESS RELEASE FROM: Chief Deputy Jake Guerra Missing Person Silver Alert on Christine Fernandez, age 80, of the Palo... Posted by Atascosa County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, November 7, 2020No foul play is suspected and the Medical Examinerโs Office will be conducting an autopsy. RELATED: Human remains found in east Bexar County may be those of missing man, sheriff says
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Suspect in slaying of man in Poteet surrenders in Atascosa County, sheriffโs office says
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas โ A man wanted in an August 30 fatal shooting in Poteet was taken into custody early Wednesday morning, the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office said. Ashton Garcia, 18, turned himself in around 4:30 a.m. to the sheriffโs office after being sought for the last ten days in the shooting death of John Martin Alaniz, ACSO officials said. A task force comprised of Texas Rangers, Atascosa County Sheriffโs Investigators and Jourdanton Police Department Officers worked to locate Garcia and safely take him into custody, a press release said. ACSO said Garcia was also wanted by the Jourdanton Police Department on prior charges of evading arrest with a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana. Garcia was taken into custody by Jourdanton Police and the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.
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AMBER Alert discontinued for abducted 14-month-old
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas โ An official with the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office told KSAT Sunday that 14-month-old Edgar Nathaniel Jesus Collins was found at a park in Abilene. Police were searching for Edgar and Catherine Angeline Ocon in connection with the boyโs abduction, officials said. AMBER Alert discontinued for abducted 14-year-old Texas girlThe AMBER Alert has been discontinued. Officials said Ocon was last heard from in Poteet before an AMBER Alert was issued Saturday. Law enforcement officials believed the boy was in grave and immediate danger, officials said.
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Authorities in Atascosa County searching for abducted 14-month-old boy
ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas โ UPDATE: The boy was found safe. The Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office is asking for the publicโs help in finding a 14-month-old boy and a woman in connection with his abduction, officials said. The sheriffโs office is searching for Edgar Nathaniel Jesus Collins, officials said. Police are also looking for Catherine Angeline Ocon in connection with the boyโs abduction, officials said. Anyone with information about the abduction is asked to call the Atascosa County Sheriffโs Office.