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‘Wouldn’t you want justice and peace?’: Family of man hit, killed by vehicle pleads for suspect to come forward
Read full article: ‘Wouldn’t you want justice and peace?’: Family of man hit, killed by vehicle pleads for suspect to come forwardSan Antonio police say the driver who hit and killed a father of five still hasn’t been caught, and his family hopes someone knows how to find them.
Carjacking suspect in custody after leading SAPD officers on a chase that ended on West Side
Read full article: Carjacking suspect in custody after leading SAPD officers on a chase that ended on West SideA 27-year-old man is in custody after leading officers on a chase that ended on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Grand jury indicts retired SAPD detective who pointed gun in fight outside Home Depot
Read full article: Grand jury indicts retired SAPD detective who pointed gun in fight outside Home DepotA retired San Antonio police detective was indicted by a Bexar County grand jury after he allegedly pulled a gun on a man during a fight outside Home Depot.
SAPD: 2 women hospitalized in rollover crash on city’s far West Side
Read full article: SAPD: 2 women hospitalized in rollover crash on city’s far West SideTwo women in their 20s were taken to an area hospital after they crashed their vehicle on the access road of Loop 410 late Thursday night, San Antonio police said.
Report: Military cleanup in Puerto Rico islands slow-going
Read full article: Report: Military cleanup in Puerto Rico islands slow-goingFILE - In this Jan. 13, 2017 file photo, a gate stands closed near Ferro Port lighthouse at Verdiales Key point on the south coast of Vieques island, Puerto Rico. An unknown number of munitions remains on both islands located just east of Puerto Rico as teams use tools ranging from machetes to drones to help clean the area. Meanwhile, cleanup at 14 of 15 former military sites in Culebra will continue through fiscal year 2031, the agency said. The report noted, however, that the U.S. Navy expects some 5,000 acres in Vieques might open by 2021 for hiking and other activities. The U.S. government has said that past military actions and ongoing cleanup efforts pose no risk, but many have disputed those findings.
SAPD: Man walking on West Side street hit by vehicle
Read full article: SAPD: Man walking on West Side street hit by vehicleSAN ANTONIO – A man in his 40s walking in the street was hit by a car on the city’s West Side late Tuesday night, San Antonio police said. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Culebra Road and Callaghan Road, not far from Loop 410. According to police, the man was simply walking in the street when he was struck by the small sedan. Police said the driver of the car, a 20-year-old woman, did pull over to stop and help and will not be facing any charges. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.
Out-of-control SUV smashes into front of tattoo shop, takes off
Read full article: Out-of-control SUV smashes into front of tattoo shop, takes offSAN ANTONIO – A driver has created a whole lot of trouble for the owner of a far Northwest Side tattoo shop. The shop was closed when it happened shortly before 1 a.m., so there were no injuries. Out-of-control SUV smashes into front of tattoo shop, takes off. The owner of the business told KSAT12 he found out about the damage from a worker at the neighboring convenience store. He said he spent the rest of the night inside the shop to protect his unsecured property.
People pulled from burning vehicle after car runs red light, crashes into SUV on West Side
Read full article: People pulled from burning vehicle after car runs red light, crashes into SUV on West SideSan Antonio police officers respond to a fiery crash on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, at the intersection of Callaghan and Culebra roads. Image: SAPDSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police officers rescued people from a burning vehicle after it was hit by an SUV that ran a red light on the West Side. Police said an officer saw a white car traveling westbound on Culebra run a red light and hit a white SUV traveling southbound on Callaghan. The SUV careened, hit a light post and erupted in flames, police said. San Antonio police on Tuesday released footage of the fiery crash.
D5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales pushes for further improvements on Culebra Road
Read full article: D5 Councilwoman Shirley Gonzales pushes for further improvements on Culebra RoadSAN ANTONIO – Crossing Culebra Road near I-10 has become a dangerous gamble for Jose Olivera and his wife. According to San Antonio police, a man and woman were killed crossing Culebra near Northwest 19th Street Wednesday night. She said drivers usually don’t slow down, which has caused Culebra Road to become dangerous. The councilwoman has been the lead advocate for Vision Zero since 2015. Gonzales believes Vision Zero should be a priority for the city and its residents so more lives can be saved.
Man grazed by bullet in exchange of gunfire on West Side, police say
Read full article: Man grazed by bullet in exchange of gunfire on West Side, police saySAN ANTONIO San Antonio police are investigating after a man was grazed by bullet in an exchange of gunfire on the citys West Side late Wednesday night. According to police, the victim was the front seat passenger inside a vehicle that was exchanging gunfire with another car. Police said the man was grazed in the head during the shooting. Police did not say if anyone was in custody or if any charges are expected to be filed. SAPD, the San Antonio Fire Department, and EMS all answered the call.
Men with handgun steal beer from West Side convenience store, police say
Read full article: Men with handgun steal beer from West Side convenience store, police saySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for two men who robbed a West Side convenience store at gunpoint overnight. The robbery occurred just before 2 a.m. at a Circle K convenience store in the 9600 block of Culebra Road. According to police, the two men entered brandishing a handgun and stole beer from the store. The men then fled in a pickup truck. Police did not give a description of the two men.
18-year-old charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash
Read full article: 18-year-old charged with intoxication manslaughter after crash18-year-old charged with intoxication manslaughter after crashPublished: January 27, 2020, 7:52 amSan Antonio police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with a crash on the city’s West Side.