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Amid big cat sightings, let’s learn about the species native to South Texas
Read full article: Amid big cat sightings, let’s learn about the species native to South TexasThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a “large” cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.
Resident in far northwest Bexar County reports ‘large cat’ sighting, BCSO says
Read full article: Resident in far northwest Bexar County reports ‘large cat’ sighting, BCSO saysA resident living in far northwest Bexar County reportedly saw a "large, long-tailed cat" in a greenbelt near their home, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
ME identifies remains found by people cutting grass in far West Side field
Read full article: ME identifies remains found by people cutting grass in far West Side fieldThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man whose body was found in a field on the far West Side of San Antonio.
Javier Salazar seeks third term as Bexar County sheriff, faces Abbott-backed opponent
Read full article: Javier Salazar seeks third term as Bexar County sheriff, faces Abbott-backed opponentDemocratic incumbent Javier Salazar is seeking his third term as Bexar County sheriff, though he faces opposition from a Republican opponent boasting the support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Man bonds out of jail after charged with punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat
Read full article: Man bonds out of jail after charged with punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hatA man who was arrested Thursday after he was accused of assaulting a 69-year-old elections worker at a Southwest Side polling location bonded out of jail late Friday night.
Man charged after punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat, BCSO says
Read full article: Man charged after punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat, BCSO saysA man is arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old man elections clerk at a polling location, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Malnourished horse found, rescued from South Bexar County property, BCSO says
Read full article: Malnourished horse found, rescued from South Bexar County property, BCSO saysGuillen Reyes, 41, was arrested and charged with cruelty to livestock animals after they found a malnourished horse at a South Bexar County property.
Man charged with capital murder in connection with shooting that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others, sheriff says
Read full article: Man charged with capital murder in connection with shooting that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others, sheriff saysA man was arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured four other family members at a home on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO says
Read full article: Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO saysHuman remains were found in a field on the West Side of San Antonio by the owners of the property while they were cutting grass, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office found possible evidence in connection with a shooting that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured four other family members, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, charged with DWI after accident, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, charged with DWI after accident, sheriff’s office saysAn off-duty deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving while intoxicated, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said in an email to KSAT.
1 dead, 1 injured after hit-and-run in south Bexar County, officials say
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after hit-and-run in south Bexar County, officials sayAuthorities are searching for a person accused of striking two women with a vehicle, killing one of them, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Judge orders three dogs to be euthanized after attack that killed 1-year-old boy
Read full article: Judge orders three dogs to be euthanized after attack that killed 1-year-old boyA judge on Thursday determined the fate of three dogs that belong to a woman who is charged in connection with an attack that claimed the life of a 1-year-old boy and injured the woman’s teenage daughter.
BCSO uncovers major chop shop operation worth millions, sheriff says
Read full article: BCSO uncovers major chop shop operation worth millions, sheriff saysAt least one person is expected to be arrested in connection with a major chop shop operation spanning multiple counties across Texas. Parts from more than 50 vehicles, worth millions, were found in south Bexar County, according to the sheriff.
KSAT Q&A: BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar discusses dog attacks, Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar discusses dog attacks, Venezuelan gang Tren de AraguaBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss how the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office handles dog attacks and how the sheriff’s office is handling the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua among other gangs in the area.
48-year-old woman inmate dies from medical episode at Bexar County jail, BCSO says
Read full article: 48-year-old woman inmate dies from medical episode at Bexar County jail, BCSO saysA Bexar County Jail inmate died after suffering a medical episode stemming from detoxing conditions, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver detained after flashing gun at off-duty deputy during road-rage incident, BCSO says
Read full article: Driver detained after flashing gun at off-duty deputy during road-rage incident, BCSO saysA driver is in custody after pulling a gun on an off-duty BCSO deputy during a road rage incident, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.
Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO says
Read full article: Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said a fourth suspect in connection with an auto theft ring was arrested and booked into the county jail over the weekend.
Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West Side
Read full article: Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West SideA newly obtained video from a KSAT viewer shows the moments when a Bexar County deputy fatally shot a man following a high-speed chase on the West Side.
Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West Side
Read full article: Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West SideA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO files two new charges against babysitter arrested for dog attack that killed 1-year-old
Read full article: BCSO files two new charges against babysitter arrested for dog attack that killed 1-year-oldThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has filed two new charges against the babysitter arrested after her dogs attacked her daughter and a 1-year-old baby under the woman’s care.
‘A heartbreaking scenario’: Sheriff Salazar describes mauling death of 1-year-old boy
Read full article: ‘A heartbreaking scenario’: Sheriff Salazar describes mauling death of 1-year-old boyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released some new details about the desperate attempt to save a one-year-old boy who was being mauled by dogs inside his babysitter’s home.
Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO saysA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
1-year-old baby attacked by dogs dies, ID’d by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
Read full article: 1-year-old baby attacked by dogs dies, ID’d by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s OfficeA 1-year-old baby who was left with life-threatening injuries after a dog attack on Monday has died, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Babysitter arrested after dogs attack baby, leaving child with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Babysitter arrested after dogs attack baby, leaving child with life-threatening injuriesA 36-year-old woman tasked with babysitting a 1-year-old baby has been arrested after multiple dogs attacked the child, who is now hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man wanted after striking off-duty BCSO deputy with vehicle, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man wanted after striking off-duty BCSO deputy with vehicle, sheriff’s office saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips from the public to find a suspect accused of striking an off-duty deputy with a vehicle and fleeing from law enforcement.
‘There’s a lot of Venezuelans that sell drugs’: Neighbor says after arrests of Tren de Aragua gang members
Read full article: ‘There’s a lot of Venezuelans that sell drugs’: Neighbor says after arrests of Tren de Aragua gang membersAndy Martinez says he was in bed at the Palatia Apartments on Sahara Street as law enforcement cleared nearly 300 vacant units Saturday morning.
$2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO says
Read full article: $2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO saysBexar County deputies arrested two people after finding more than $2.5 million worth of drugs at a South Side home.
Off-duty BCSO deputy struck by hit-and-run driver, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty BCSO deputy struck by hit-and-run driver, sheriff’s office saysAn off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy sustained injuries from a driver who struck them while they were directing traffic, according to a sheriff’s office spokesperson.
Bexar County Jail inmate found dead in cell after suffering medical episode, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate found dead in cell after suffering medical episode, BCSO saysAn investigation is underway after a Bexar County Jail inmate died from a medical episode, according to officials.
Man arrested in connection with woman found dead along San Antonio park trail
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with woman found dead along San Antonio park trailA 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Stacey Dramiga, whose body was discovered Monday in an East Side park.
Woman takes serious safety measures while walking, after body found off Salado Creek Greenway
Read full article: Woman takes serious safety measures while walking, after body found off Salado Creek GreenwayIt was a widespread yet targeted search for evidence Tuesday, the day after a woman was found killed off an Eastside walking trail. Tuesday, the medical examiner has tentatively confirmed the woman was a 63-year-old white woman.
Foul play suspected after body found on East Side trail believed to be missing woman
Read full article: Foul play suspected after body found on East Side trail believed to be missing womanA homicide investigation has been launched after a body believed to be that of a missing woman was found Monday on the East Side.
BCSO searching for missing 63-year-old woman last seen heading to walking trail
Read full article: BCSO searching for missing 63-year-old woman last seen heading to walking trailThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has issued a CLEAR Alert for a missing 63-year-old woman who was last seen leaving for an East Side walking trail.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode, BCSO saysThe death is the fifth at the jail since July 29 and the second this month. So far this year, there have been nine reported inmate deaths at the jail.
BCSO seeking info on ‘prowler’ seen on video in far west Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO seeking info on ‘prowler’ seen on video in far west Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about a male "prowler" who approached two children in a vehicle as they were walking to school.
Caught on camera: Burglary suspect breaks into local restaurant, steals money from business
Read full article: Caught on camera: Burglary suspect breaks into local restaurant, steals money from businessThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help identifying the man who broke into a local restaurant and was caught on camera taking money from the register.
BCSO searching for rock-throwing vandal in east Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO searching for rock-throwing vandal in east Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who threw rocks at the glass windows of three east Bexar County businesses.
Authorities ID car lot employee killed after chasing trash dumper, crashing out in Southeast Bexar County
Read full article: Authorities ID car lot employee killed after chasing trash dumper, crashing out in Southeast Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 36-year-old man who died after chasing a person seen dumping trash in a car lot Wednesday in Southeast Bexar County.
Car lot employee dies after chasing trash dumper in Southeast Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Car lot employee dies after chasing trash dumper in Southeast Bexar County, sheriff’s office saysA 36-year-old man died after chasing a person for dumping trash in a car lot in southeast Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO says
Read full article: 12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO saysA 12-year-old student in the Northside Independent School District was arrested on Tuesday for making a threat to shoot another student, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen jewelry, theft of funds among criminal complaints against contractors from San Antonio users of Angi
Read full article: Stolen jewelry, theft of funds among criminal complaints against contractors from San Antonio users of AngiA months-long probe by KSAT Investigates found that these work arrangements have sometimes fallen apart in recent years. Consumers and, at times, even the contractors themselves have contacted law enforcement, alleging that criminal conduct has taken place.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode caused by substance withdrawals, authorities say
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode caused by substance withdrawals, authorities sayA Bexar County Jail inmate died after suffering a medical episode stemming from withdrawal symptoms, authorities said.
BCSO releases dashcam video of deputy striking suspect with patrol vehicle during pursuit
Read full article: BCSO releases dashcam video of deputy striking suspect with patrol vehicle during pursuitThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released dashcam footage involving a deputy striking a suspect he was pursuing.
Records: BCSO deputy had woman at gunpoint at scene where sergeant collapsed, later died
Read full article: Records: BCSO deputy had woman at gunpoint at scene where sergeant collapsed, later diedA Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy held a woman at gunpoint next to a damaged car last month as a sergeant with the agency laid on the ground gasping for air, according to a San Antonio police information report obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Accidental shooting at child’s birthday party leads to two arrests in JBSA-Lackland shootings
Read full article: Accidental shooting at child’s birthday party leads to two arrests in JBSA-Lackland shootingsAn accidental shooting at a child’s birthday party led to the arrests of two teenagers in connection with a pair of shootings near the gates of JBSA-Lackland in August.
2024 homicide rate in Bexar County already exceeds last year’s total, sheriff says
Read full article: 2024 homicide rate in Bexar County already exceeds last year’s total, sheriff saysWith four months left in 2024, the homicide rate this year in Bexar County has already exceeded that of the past two years, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Bexar County jail records show suspect accused of stabbing, killing her mother charged with murder
Read full article: Bexar County jail records show suspect accused of stabbing, killing her mother charged with murderA 21-year-old suspect accused of stabbing and killing her mother at a West Bexar County home has been charged with murder, Bexar County jail records show.
Shell casings from shootings at JBSA-Lackland gate linked to separate shooting, BCSO says
Read full article: Shell casings from shootings at JBSA-Lackland gate linked to separate shooting, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office obtained evidence that connects the shooting that happened in front of JBSA-Lackland’s training annex front gate on Aug. 17 and a separate shooting later that day.
Several children injured after East Central ISD bus crashes with big rig, district says
Read full article: Several children injured after East Central ISD bus crashes with big rig, district saysAn East Central ISD school bus crashed against a big rig in east Bexar County, causing minor injures to roughly ten children, according to the school district.
Middle schooler hit by car while biking to school in west Bexar County
Read full article: Middle schooler hit by car while biking to school in west Bexar CountyA middle school student who was biking to school Wednesday morning was struck by a vehicle in west Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
BCSO deputy suspended after accidentally shooting neighbor’s home with service weapon
Read full article: BCSO deputy suspended after accidentally shooting neighbor’s home with service weaponA Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy was suspended earlier this year after a bullet he accidentally fired from his service weapon traveled through the wall of his residence, striking his neighbor’s home, suspension records state.
Texas law enforcement agencies team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’
Read full article: Texas law enforcement agencies team up for ‘Saturation Saturday’As Labor Day nears, law enforcement agencies are teaming up for “Saturation Saturday” this weekend to increase traffic safety enforcement against impaired drivers.
Records: BCSO investigator used dispatch system to look up ex’s new boyfriend, tried to contact him
Read full article: Records: BCSO investigator used dispatch system to look up ex’s new boyfriend, tried to contact himA veteran Bexar County Sheriff’s Office investigator was suspended five days earlier this year after an internal affairs investigation determined he used the agency’s dispatch system to look up his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend and attempted to contact the man, county discipline records show.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses VP Kamala Harris during primetime speech at DNC
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses VP Kamala Harris during primetime speech at DNCBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorsed 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a primetime speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.
Woman killed in double shooting inside northeast Bexar County home identified
Read full article: Woman killed in double shooting inside northeast Bexar County home identifiedA woman who was among two people found fatally wounded inside a northeast Bexar County home has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Man arrested on suspicion of DWI after three-vehicle crash in west Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested on suspicion of DWI after three-vehicle crash in west Bexar County, BCSO saysA man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a three-vehicle crash on Sunday, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds inside northeast Bexar County home, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds inside northeast Bexar County home, sheriff’s office saysTwo people are dead after a shooting in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
SAPD fires officer for failing to pat down teen who shot, killed himself in Bexar County Jail
Read full article: SAPD fires officer for failing to pat down teen who shot, killed himself in Bexar County JailThe San Antonio Police Department has fired an officer for failing to pat down a teenager who shot and killed himself in the Bexar County Jail earlier this year.
Man accused of murdering inmate in Bexar County jail had allegedly assaulted others, affidavit says
Read full article: Man accused of murdering inmate in Bexar County jail had allegedly assaulted others, affidavit saysThe man who killed a 62 year-old inmate, Jose Barrera, on Tuesday at the Bexar County Jail was identified as Anthony Chase Mcgruder, according to an affidavit from Bexar County.
Bexar County sheriff ‘frustrated’ by lack of arrests in shooting of 4-year-old girl
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff ‘frustrated’ by lack of arrests in shooting of 4-year-old girlBCSO has added an additional $5,000 to the reward money pool, bringing the total to $10,000. Investigators hope the extra money might lead to arrests in the case.
Crime Stoppers raises reward to $10K for tips in shooting that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others
Read full article: Crime Stoppers raises reward to $10K for tips in shooting that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 othersSan Antonio police and Crime Stoppers raised the reward to $10,000 for information that leads to an arrest in a capital murder case of a 4-year-old child.
Man arrested after father’s ‘badly decomposed’ body found in refrigerator in NE Bexar County
Read full article: Man arrested after father’s ‘badly decomposed’ body found in refrigerator in NE Bexar CountyA 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after his father’s body was found in a refrigerator in northeast Bexar County.
BCSO finds decomposed remains inside fridge in NE Bexar County home; victim’s son in custody
Read full article: BCSO finds decomposed remains inside fridge in NE Bexar County home; victim’s son in custodyA man’s body was found “badly decomposed” inside a fridge in the garage of a northeast Bexar County home, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
BCSO, Crime Stoppers seeking tips into shooting death of 17-year-old boy at house party
Read full article: BCSO, Crime Stoppers seeking tips into shooting death of 17-year-old boy at house partyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public to find out who shot and killed a teenager over the weekend during a house party.
BCSO seeks help finding who shot, killed 17-year-old boy at house party
Read full article: BCSO seeks help finding who shot, killed 17-year-old boy at house partyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public to find out who shot and killed a teenager over the weekend during a house party.
Woman accused in fatal shooting of her sister pleads no contest to lesser charge, gets 10 years probation
Read full article: Woman accused in fatal shooting of her sister pleads no contest to lesser charge, gets 10 years probationA woman charged in the shooting death of her sister avoided a possible prison sentence after she decided to avoid trial and plead no contest to a lesser charge.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies in cell after suffering medical episode, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate dies in cell after suffering medical episode, sheriff’s office saysA 46-year-old Bexar County Jail inmate died following a medical episode Monday, according to authorities.
CPS Energy crew member killed by electric surge while working to restore power outage
Read full article: CPS Energy crew member killed by electric surge while working to restore power outageA CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working to restore a power outage, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.