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Officer fires at vehicle after suspect ignores commands, SAPD says
Read full article: Officer fires at vehicle after suspect ignores commands, SAPD saysWhile investigating a crash, San Antonio police said one of its officers fired their weapon at an unrelated vehicle for failing to adhere to the officer’s commands.
AR-15-style rifle, body armor among items stolen from unlocked Medina County Sheriff’s Office vehicle
Read full article: AR-15-style rifle, body armor among items stolen from unlocked Medina County Sheriff’s Office vehicleAn AR 15 rifle and body armor were among the items stolen from an unlocked Medina County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in far west Bexar County late last month, an incident report obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.
3 people arrested for smuggling 12 people in big rig found in Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: 3 people arrested for smuggling 12 people in big rig found in Bexar County, sheriff saysThree people were arrested Thursday after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies and the U.S. Border Patrol tracked down an 18-wheeler with 12 people in the trailer.
Hail of gunfire damages 5 homes, 2 cars in a Northeast Side neighborhood
Read full article: Hail of gunfire damages 5 homes, 2 cars in a Northeast Side neighborhoodA hail of gunfire has left a Northeast side neighborhood living in fear. The Bexar County Sheriff's office says an early Sunday Morning shooting on the 7100 block of Glen Terrace left at least five homes and two cars with property damage.
Two suspected gang members arrested after driving stolen vehicle near BCSO promotional ceremony
Read full article: Two suspected gang members arrested after driving stolen vehicle near BCSO promotional ceremonyTwo suspected gang members were arrested after they drove a stolen vehicle near a sheriff’s office promotional ceremony, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Weeks after voicing concerns, Alamo Ranch residents say they see progress from BCSO in community
Read full article: Weeks after voicing concerns, Alamo Ranch residents say they see progress from BCSO in communityA more visible law enforcement presence in Alamo Ranch is what the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office promised residents after they voiced their concerns during KSAT’s Know My Neighborhood series.
Stolen pickup transporting immigrants leads law enforcement on chase in Atascosa, Bexar counties
Read full article: Stolen pickup transporting immigrants leads law enforcement on chase in Atascosa, Bexar countiesTwo immigrants were detained and six other people escaped after a stolen pickup led law enforcement on a chase through Atascosa and Bexar counties.
One driver arrested, second driver wanted in street racing crash that seriously injured 3 people
Read full article: One driver arrested, second driver wanted in street racing crash that seriously injured 3 peopleBexar County Sheriff’s deputies have arrested one driver and are searching for a second believed to be street racing before causing a major crash on Highway 90 on the Southwest Side Wednesday night.
15-day suspension for BCSO deputy who failed to lock jail door, leading to inmate beating
Read full article: 15-day suspension for BCSO deputy who failed to lock jail door, leading to inmate beatingA Bexar County Sheriff’s detention officer was suspended 15 days earlier this year after an investigation determined he failed to lock a jail unit door, leading a group of inmates to assault one another.
Somber testimony heard from K-9 Chucky’s handler in fifth day of trial
Read full article: Somber testimony heard from K-9 Chucky’s handler in fifth day of trialK-9 Chucky’s life and final moments were remembered by his handler as Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Kevin Rasmussen testified on Tuesday.
Woman killed in fiery rollover crash on Loop 1604 near Medina Creek identified
Read full article: Woman killed in fiery rollover crash on Loop 1604 near Medina Creek identifiedA woman who was killed in a fiery vehicle crash on Loop 1604 late last week has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner.
1 person dead, 1 hospitalized in fiery rollover crash on Loop 1604 near Medina Creek, BCSO says
Read full article: 1 person dead, 1 hospitalized in fiery rollover crash on Loop 1604 near Medina Creek, BCSO saysOne person is dead and another is hospitalized following a fiery vehicle crash on Loop 1604 early Friday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s office said.
BCSO deputy resigns amid accusations he charged cruises on elderly woman’s credit cards, attempted to get her to sign over her trust
Read full article: BCSO deputy resigns amid accusations he charged cruises on elderly woman’s credit cards, attempted to get her to sign over her trustA Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned this month, weeks after he was accused in a criminal complaint of exploiting the finances of an elderly woman.
Man arrested after firing gunshots, leading Bexar County sheriff’s deputies on chase
Read full article: Man arrested after firing gunshots, leading Bexar County sheriff’s deputies on chaseA man is in custody after allegedly opening gunfire on Bexar County sheriff’s deputies while leading them on a vehicle chase overnight.
Dishonorable discharge given to BCSO sergeant for alleged “improprieties” during sting operation
Read full article: Dishonorable discharge given to BCSO sergeant for alleged “improprieties” during sting operationA veteran Bexar County Sheriff’s sergeant retired in lieu of being terminated this week, amid an investigation into whether he acted inappropriately during a covert law enforcement investigation, the KSAT 12 Defenders have confirmed.
2 arrested after deputies find over $400K worth of meth in pickup truck, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 arrested after deputies find over $400K worth of meth in pickup truck, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies said they found over $400,000 worth of meth in the bed of their pickup truck during a traffic stop.
Funeral services set for fallen Bexar County Sheriff deputy Floyd Cardenas
Read full article: Funeral services set for fallen Bexar County Sheriff deputy Floyd CardenasFuneral services and a public viewing have been announced for a fallen Bexar County Sheriff deputy who died in his sleep last week, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Bexar County deputy on leave after video shows him tasing teen for 35 seconds and calling him ‘el stupido,’ sheriff says
Read full article: Bexar County deputy on leave after video shows him tasing teen for 35 seconds and calling him ‘el stupido,’ sheriff saysA Bexar County deputy who tased a migrant teenager for a total of 35 seconds is now the subject of an internal investigation after the video was published by Reveal, a nonprofit investigative news outlet.
Head-on crash in Southeast Bexar County sends 2 drivers to hospital, BCSO says
Read full article: Head-on crash in Southeast Bexar County sends 2 drivers to hospital, BCSO saysTwo people are hospitalized following a head-on crash in Southeast Bexar County early Tuesday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s office said.
BCSO makes arrest in domestic violence incident that led to standoff in north Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO makes arrest in domestic violence incident that led to standoff in north Bexar CountyTravis Montgomery Thompson, 31, is charged with Assault Family Violence- 2nd Offense, 3rd-degree felony.
BCSO academy instructor removed from contact with public after groping allegation
Read full article: BCSO academy instructor removed from contact with public after groping allegationA Bexar County Sheriff’s training instructor has been removed from having contact with cadets or the general public after being accused of having inappropriate contact with a detention cadet, BCSO officials confirmed Friday.
Deputies find woman, 52, dead in her home, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputies find woman, 52, dead in her home, BCSO saysSAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s office found a 52-year-old woman dead in her home on Saturday, just days after she was last seen. On Saturday, the sheriff’s office filed a missing person’s report for a 52-year-old woman after one of her co-workers said the woman had not reported to work since Wednesday morning. Due to “details given by co-workers and inclement weather,” the BCSO missing persons unit began to work to find the woman. The sheriff’s office said deputies planned to make a forced entry into the woman’s home on Saturday after they had “no luck” in locating her. Ultimately, deputies decided to enter the house “in the case that the missing person was injured or in need of emergency help,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement to KSAT.
Bexar County Sheriff cuts ties with head of law enforcement division
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff cuts ties with head of law enforcement divisionSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar on Friday cut ties with Assistant Chief Deputy Ronald Dale Bennett, one of the longest serving members of his administration, the sheriff said. Bennett, who oversaw BCSO’s law enforcement division, retired in lieu of being terminated by Salazar, the sheriff said at a Friday afternoon news conference. Salazar said that he and Bennett disagreed with the way the sheriff believes the agency should be moving forward. The sheriff said he wants to make changes to some of the agency’s units and Bennett didn’t agree with Salazar’s plans. Bennett was one of Salazar’s original appointments, and took part in a ceremony announcing a revamped administration days after Salazar took office in January 2017.
Bexar County Sheriff’s lieutenant under investigation for possible role in deadly US Capitol riot
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s lieutenant under investigation for possible role in deadly US Capitol riotLt. Roxanne Mathai, who was pictured in a red, white and blue mask and draped in a President Donald Trump flag, posted photos throughout the day Wednesday as the world watched Washington, D.C.
"Law enforcement isn't a political position, this is about competency," candidate for Bexar County Sheriff says
Read full article: "Law enforcement isn't a political position, this is about competency," candidate for Bexar County Sheriff says"Law enforcement isn't a political position, this is about competency," candidate for Bexar County Sheriff saysPublished: October 6, 2020, 6:16 pmGerry Rickhoff says he plans to use his experience in county government to bring about changes
67-year-old man arrested after shooting outside home in far West Bexar County
Read full article: 67-year-old man arrested after shooting outside home in far West Bexar CountyBEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A 67-year-old man has been arrested after he shot at a man outside a home in far West Bexar County, the Bexar County Sheriff’s office said. Deputies were called just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday to the 12300 block of Carleson Valley, not far from Highway 90 after receiving reports of someone injured. Johnny Garcia, a BCSO spokesperson, said a man was standing in his front yard when the suspect came up to him with a handgun and fired at him from close range. The man ran to his home around the corner, where deputies caught up with him, Garcia said. The man attempted to get inside, but a deputy used a stun gun to detain him, BCSO said.
‘I’m not going to let her go': Son fights for answers after mother’s remains found in south Bexar County
Read full article: ‘I’m not going to let her go': Son fights for answers after mother’s remains found in south Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Stephon Tatum says he misses his mother’s smile, their conversations and her love. The partial remains of his 55-year old mother, Connie Tatum, were found on July 28, 2020, in the 1500 block of Losoya Drive in south Bexar County. “You only have one mother, and you want someone to help you,” Stephon Tatum said. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has not said how Connie Tatum died, but the agency is investigating the case as a homicide. Stephon Tatum says he has not had a funeral for his mother because her body has not yet been released.
BCSO: Detention deputy prevents inmate suicide attempt
Read full article: BCSO: Detention deputy prevents inmate suicide attemptSAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County Sheriff’s Detention Deputy prevented an inmate’s suicide attempt at the adult detention center early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. A deputy was conducting an observation check when they found the inmate allegedly attempting to commit suicide, according to officials. The deputy went into the inmates' cell and began performing life-saving measures before more deputies and staff assisted in the response. The BCSO Internal Affairs, Public Integrity, and the Criminal Investigations Division is conducting an investigation into this incident. Related: BCSO: 37-year-old inmate dies of suicide, despite deputy’s intervention
Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar County
Read full article: Texas March Primary Election Results Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Election results will begin to populate on this page when early voting results are released at 7 p.m. (CST) on March 3 and we’ll have an election night livestream on KSAT.com. You can find additional election results by scrolling to the bottom of this page. For more election coverage, go to our Vote 2020 page or sign up for our free election newsletter.
Candidates for Bexar County Sheriff address public’s questions prior to early voting
Read full article: Candidates for Bexar County Sheriff address public’s questions prior to early votingSAN ANTONIO – Candidates for the Bexar County Sheriff faced the public for the first time at a forum on Thursday night. Two Republicans and five Democrats participated in the forum, held by the Alamo Community Group. Sheriff Javier Salazar was not in attendance. BCSO deputy arrested for assaulting spouse, officials sayThe public reacted to several topics; however, no one could ignore the arrest of a Bexar County deputy earlier Thursday. The night team’s Steven Cavazos brings us the public’s reaction.
Two front-runners for Bexar sheriff emerge after fundraising numbers made public
Read full article: Two front-runners for Bexar sheriff emerge after fundraising numbers made publicSAN ANTONIO – Campaign finance records released Wednesday show that two front-runners have emerged in the race for Bexar County Sheriff. Challenger Willie Ng, a Republican, raised more than $152,000 from the start of July through the end of December. Campaign finance figures for Democrat Pete Lozano were not available on the Bexar County Elections Department website as of Thursday morning. Bexar County has had a Democratic sheriff for the last three decades, except for the four-year tenure of Republican Susan Pamerleau, who won by 4 percentage points in 2012. Republicans Donald Trump and Ted Cruz lost Bexar County by about 13 percentage points in 2016 and 20 percentage points in 2018, respectively.
Porch pirate caught on video stealing Amazon package minutes after truck dropped it off
Read full article: Porch pirate caught on video stealing Amazon package minutes after truck dropped it offSAN ANTONIO – UPDATE: The homeowner told KSAT that Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies apprehended the man seen stealing a package off the porch of her home. ORIGINAL: A homeowner in the Stone Creek community on San Antonio’s far West side caught a porch pirate stealing her packages on her home’s security cameras Monday. The homeowner shared the videos with KSAT and said the man stole the package around 12:30 p.m., just minutes after it was dropped off by an Amazon truck. A report was filed with a Bexar County Sheriff deputy and the homeowner told KSAT that police would issue a warrant for the thief’s arrest once he is identified. Garden Ridge porch pirate caught on video
Barrientes Vela appoints treasurer, officially enters race for Bexar County Sheriff
Read full article: Barrientes Vela appoints treasurer, officially enters race for Bexar County SheriffSAN ANTONIO – Former Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has appointed a campaign treasurer and entered the race to become Bexar County Sheriff, according to paperwork filed with the county elections department. Barrientes Vela, who was formerly removed as constable last week, becomes the seventh candidate to file the necessary paperwork to run. Barrientes Vela triggered the state's resign-to-run law Sept. 23, when she told a KSAT 12 reporter that she planned to run for sheriff in 2020. CLICK HERE: Sources: Barrientes Vela ordered deputies to search for vehicle stolen from husband's car lotBarrientes Vela has appointed her husband, Carlos Vela, as her treasurer. A Defenders investigation last week revealed that Barrientes Vela used agency resources to search for a luxury sport utility vehicle stolen from her husband’s car lot late last year.
Firefighters battle massive trailer fire in South Bexar County
Read full article: Firefighters battle massive trailer fire in South Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Area firefighters battled a massive trailer fire in South Bexar County overnight, the Bexar County Sheriff's office said. The fire was called in just before 2 a.m. at a home in the 350 block of Hallmark Path, not far from Highway 281 and Pleasanton Road and just south of Loop 1604. Emergency responders said they arrived to find the trailer fully-involved. The Bexar County Fire Department said they were cautious with the fire because part of the structure collapsed. Stay with KSAT 12 both online and on-air for more information.