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Man arrested in connection with woman found dead along San Antonio park trail
A 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
It 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
A 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
The 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
A 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
A 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
A 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
A 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
The 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
A 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
An 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
With 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
A 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
The 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
An 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
A 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
A 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’
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
A 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
Bexar 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
A 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
A 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
Two 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
The 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
The 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
BCSO 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
San 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
A 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
A 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
The 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
The 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
A 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
A 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
A CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working to restore a power outage, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
7-month-old child found, mother detained after AMBER Alert in Bexar County
A 7-month-old boy was found and his mother was arrested after an AMBER Alert was issued early Friday, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Dad charged with injuring baby had previous family violence case dismissed
Jacobo Jimenez Sanchez, 26, was arrested in April on a domestic violence charge. That case, however, was dismissed on July 8, two days before he and Andrea Mena, also 26, were arrested on charges related to injuring their 4-month-old daughter.
Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’
With the Bexar County jail near its capacity, BCSO has been housing 120 to 150 inmates between the Burnet and Kerry County jails at any given time to ensure they have room. The inmates are all “paper ready,” meaning they have been convicted and are just waiting for Texas Department of Criminal Justice to pick them up and bring them to prison.
Bexar County Courthouse, Cadena-Reeves Justice Center add new security measures
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has stepped up security at the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center and Bexar County Courthouse following several incidents inside the buildings.
Child was inside home when man shot and killed his wife, investigators say
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office investigators say a man shot and killed his wife Tuesday morning while their six-month-old son was in the home.
Convicted sex offender escorted into city park by BCSO deputies accused of violating sex offender registry
A convicted sex offender escorted into a city park by BCSO deputies as authorities searched for a missing mother and her son has been arrested on a felony charge after investigators said he failed to report his home address on the state’s sex offender registry.
Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting of wife, BCSO says
One woman is dead, and a man has been detained following a shooting at an apartment in northeast Bexar County early Tuesday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
‘I was convicted of a crime I did not commit’: LGBTQ+ workshop provides hope for improved police encounters
Pride Month may be coming to an end, but LGBTQ+ members of the community say they still face challenges and discrimination every day.
Martial arts studio remains open for business after owner’s arrest in child sex case
It appeared employees were keeping business going Tuesday morning at The Exception Squad jiujitsu studio. Its owner, Joseph Rene Caballero, 40, has been arrested on a charge of sexual assault of a child.
Man who escaped from Bexar County Courthouse in handcuffs back in custody, BCSO says
Pedro Andres Escamilla, 27, was in handcuffs and had been arrested on charges of possession and criminal traspassing.
Driver hospitalized after rollover vehicle crash in far West Bexar County, BCSO says
A driver is in the hospital following a rollover vehicle crash in far West Bexar County early Tuesday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Martial arts school owner arrested for alleged sexual assault of student, sheriff says
The owner and instructor of a martial arts school was arrested Saturday for the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old female student, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Deputies seize $35,000 cash, drugs in raid in northeast Bexar County
Bexar County deputies found $35,000 in cash and drugs while executing a search warrant at a home in northeast Bexar County, and one man was arrested.
Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run in west Bexar County
A man was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that claimed the life of a father who was walking home with his son after watching a movie.
BCSO transferred 150 inmates to other county prisons, will move more due to capacity
The Bexar County Sheriff's Office took to Commissioner's Court Tuesday to explain why they've already shipped 150 inmates to neighboring counties. There are over 100 more that are ready to be moved as well. BCSO has requested over $4 million for the transporting, but Commissioners Court is holding off for now.
BCSO deputies sued after man dies while being booked into jail, records show
The family of a man who died while being booked into the Bexar County Jail say the two BCSO detention deputies who restrained him face-down during a “drug induced delirium,” used unnecessary lethal force.
BCSO: Suspect in 6-year-old’s disappearance dropped girl off with family, left before deputies arrived
An AMBER Alert was discontinued for Kennedy Harrington, 6, on Wednesday morning.
BCSO releases names, charges of 7 ‘coyotes’ involved in south Bexar County human smuggling operation
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has released the names and subsequent charges of seven people arrested for their alleged involvement with a human smuggling operation in south Bexar County.
President Biden’s executive order raises questions over frequency of illegal crossings amid Bexar County smuggling bust
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 26 migrants in a suspected human smuggling operation on Thursday. News of the operation comes less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden’s executive order that limits asylum seekers went into effect.
12 migrants hospitalized, 7 ‘coyotes’ arrested in human smuggling operation in south Bexar County
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a human smuggling operation in far south Bexar County.
KSAT Q&A: Sheriff Javier Salazar weighs in on President Biden’s order limiting asylum at southern border
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar appeared on the KSAT Q&A to discuss his Tuesday visit to the White House after President Joe Biden revealed plans for immediate restrictions on migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.– Mexico border.
Arrest warrants issued for teen in connection with high-speed chase that injured 2 deputies
A teenager is wanted on three arrest warrants after a high-speed chase on the far West Side left two deputies injured, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of shooting, killing wife in northwest Bexar County home charged with murder
A man accused of killing his wife in a shooting on Wednesday morning was arrested and charged in the case, according to Bexar County records.
BCSO investigating homicide after husband shoots, kills wife in northwest Bexar County home, sheriff says
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a woman’s death after her husband said he accidentally shot her, but the sheriff says his agency believes that’s not the case.
Bexar County Jail inmate faces additional charges after child pornography found on cellphone, BCSO says
An inmate at the Bexar County Jail is facing additional charges after child pornography was found on his cellphone.
17-year-old girl reunited with her family after disappearing, BCSO says
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teenager who they say left a note for her family and then disappeared.
Man hospitalized with burns following house fire on far West Side, firefighters say
One person was hospitalized following a fire at a far West Side home late Monday night, according to fire officials.