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Northeast Side residents voice frustrations over fatal shooting in their community
Read full article: Northeast Side residents voice frustrations over fatal shooting in their communityResidents at a Northeast Side neighborhood share their frustrations after two separate but connected deadly incidents happened on Saturday.
Woman faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, BCSO saysA woman was arrested and faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
ME’s office identifies woman killed in crash after pursuit with BCSO deputies
Read full article: ME’s office identifies woman killed in crash after pursuit with BCSO deputiesThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a woman killed in a crash after a pursuit initiated by deputies.
Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concerns
Read full article: Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concernsA Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants in three human smuggling cases has been arrested, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday during a news conference.
Woman killed in pursuit, 19-year-old man arrested in connection with separate deadly shooting, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman killed in pursuit, 19-year-old man arrested in connection with separate deadly shooting, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office identified a 19-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting.
Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO says
Read full article: Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO saysA Laredo man was arrested for allegedly being involved in human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect arrested in connection with crash that killed woman, injured two others, affidavit says
Read full article: Suspect arrested in connection with crash that killed woman, injured two others, affidavit saysA man was arrested in connection with a crash that killed a woman and injured two others in south Bexar County, according to an arrest affidavit.
Suspect extradited to Bexar County after fatally shooting common-law husband and burning his truck, BCSO says
Read full article: Suspect extradited to Bexar County after fatally shooting common-law husband and burning his truck, BCSO saysA woman was arrested after Bexar and Calhoun county deputies said she fatally shot her common-law husband and set his truck on fire in Port O’Connor.
Suspect accused of shooting, killing man during dispute over barking dogs, BCSO says
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting, killing man during dispute over barking dogs, BCSO saysA 46-year-old suspect was arrested and a victim was identified after a deadly shooting in southeast Bexar County, authorities said.
Man shot, killed during altercation at RV park in southeast Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Man shot, killed during altercation at RV park in southeast Bexar County, BCSO saysA man was shot and killed after an argument escalated between neighbors in an RV park in southeast Bexar County, the sheriff's office told KSAT on Thursday.
Deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate at Bexar County jail, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate at Bexar County jail, BCSO saysA Bexar County Sherriff’s Office deputy was arrested for bringing Whataburger to an inmate at the Bexar County jail, according to BCSO.
‘I will be forever grateful’: Mother discusses her daughter’s road to recovery after fiery crash
Read full article: ‘I will be forever grateful’: Mother discusses her daughter’s road to recovery after fiery crashThe family of a Bexar County crash victim praises a good Samaritan after he pulled their daughter out of a vehicle on fire.
3 masked men rob armored truck employee at gunpoint on Northeast Side
Read full article: 3 masked men rob armored truck employee at gunpoint on Northeast SideThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating three men who robbed an armored truck employee at gunpoint on the Northeast Side.
BCSO discontinue search for woman with diagnosed medical condition after she is found safe
Read full article: BCSO discontinue search for woman with diagnosed medical condition after she is found safeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has discontinued a search for a woman who had been missing since Tuesday afternoon.
Teen accused of shooting, killing dog didn’t own animal, affidavit says
Read full article: Teen accused of shooting, killing dog didn’t own animal, affidavit saysA far west Bexar County teenager accused of dragging a dog — then shooting and killing it — did not own that animal, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonio’s biggest events
Read full article: How local law enforcement plans to keep people safe attending some of San Antonio’s biggest eventsThe deadly New Orleans attack has promoted security concerns across the nation. Here in San Antonio, several events planned for 2025 are expected to draw hundreds of thousands of people.
BCSO says its jail has regained compliance with state commission on jail standards
Read full article: BCSO says its jail has regained compliance with state commission on jail standardsThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that its jail has regained compliance with the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS).
16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO says
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO saysA 16-year-old was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged fatal shooting early December that left a 15 year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl injured, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman fatally shot common-law husband before setting his truck on fire in coastal city, Bexar County deputies say
Read full article: Woman fatally shot common-law husband before setting his truck on fire in coastal city, Bexar County deputies sayA woman was arrested after Bexar and Calhoun county deputies said she fatally shot her common-law husband and set his truck on fire in Port O’Connor.
Homicide investigation underway in far west Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Homicide investigation underway in far west Bexar County, sheriff’s office saysA man in his 30s was found dead in the Alamo Ranch area of Bexar County on Monday afternoon, and authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Number of law enforcement members arrested decreases in 2024, continuing years-long trend
Read full article: Number of law enforcement members arrested decreases in 2024, continuing years-long trendBexar County’s two largest law enforcement agencies saw the number of criminal charges filed against their members decline for a third consecutive year in 2024.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against San Antonio, Bexar County over man’s death in jail in 2023
Read full article: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against San Antonio, Bexar County over man’s death in jail in 2023The family and estate of an inmate who was found dead inside a Bexar County jail cell has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the City of San Antonio and Bexar County, according to a federal lawsuit.
BCSO deputy indicted over a year after arrest for leaving 2-month-old baby in vehicle, records show
Read full article: BCSO deputy indicted over a year after arrest for leaving 2-month-old baby in vehicle, records showA former Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been indicted over a year after his arrest for leaving his 2-month-old baby inside a vehicle alone for approximately three hours, according to online court records.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Bexar County Sheriff’s Office over man’s death in jail
Read full article: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Bexar County Sheriff’s Office over man’s death in jailThe estate of a man who died at the Bexar County Jail in 2022 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bexar County, Bexar County’s Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Javier Salazar, according to court documents.
Man charged with manslaughter in connection to 2023 woman’s body found, records show
Read full article: Man charged with manslaughter in connection to 2023 woman’s body found, records showA man was charged in connection to the disappearance of a woman who was found dead in a field in east Bexar County last year, according to court records.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crime
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crimeResidents living in Somerset and Von Ormy know their areas along State Highway 16 are growing. However, with the growth, officials said crime is on the rise in both communities.
Traffic stop leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Traffic stop leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, sheriff’s office saysA traffic stop led to a chase, four people arrested, and the seizure of drugs in San Antonio, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO addresses noncompliance notice for jail, unveils plan to tackle safety & standards
Read full article: BCSO addresses noncompliance notice for jail, unveils plan to tackle safety & standardsThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday that the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) has placed the Bexar County jail out of compliance.
Man arrested for assaulting three children at far Northwest Bexar County preschool, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested for assaulting three children at far Northwest Bexar County preschool, BCSO saysA man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly assaulting three two-year-old children at a far Northwest Bexar County preschool, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Bexar County woman arrested in New Mexico for allegedly kidnapping her five kids
Read full article: Bexar County woman arrested in New Mexico for allegedly kidnapping her five kidsMother accused of taking her five kids across the state line arrested by New Mexico state police, her kids now in state custody
‘Absolutely betrayed’: SA woman slams Sheriff Salazar after felony bully prank case is rejected by prosecutors
Read full article: ‘Absolutely betrayed’: SA woman slams Sheriff Salazar after felony bully prank case is rejected by prosecutorsA San Antonio woman who helped her son mix a drink that later sent an elementary school student to the hospital said the Bexar County Sheriff’s rushed to charge her with felony injury to a child, even though the child was not injured.
Missing juvenile, 16, diagnosed with medical condition reported missing to Bexar County Sheriff’s Office
Read full article: Missing juvenile, 16, diagnosed with medical condition reported missing to Bexar County Sheriff’s OfficeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said Saturday that it is searching for a missing juvenile.
BCSO releases dashcam footage of deputy striking pedestrian with patrol vehicle during chase
Read full article: BCSO releases dashcam footage of deputy striking pedestrian with patrol vehicle during chaseThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released dash camera footage of the moment a deputy struck a pedestrian with a patrol vehicle amid a high-speed chase.
Four separate car crashes shuts down I-10 in East Bexar County
Read full article: Four separate car crashes shuts down I-10 in East Bexar CountyAuthorities are investigating the cause of multiple crashes on Interstate 10 towards the East Side of Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman charged in connection with deadly crash remains hospitalized, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman charged in connection with deadly crash remains hospitalized, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said a woman facing multiple charges in connection with a deadly crash is still receiving treatment from injuries she sustained in the crash.
‘This situation is heartbreaking for us’: Suzanne Clark Simpson’s brother-in-law discusses his family’s pain
Read full article: ‘This situation is heartbreaking for us’: Suzanne Clark Simpson’s brother-in-law discusses his family’s painBrad Simpson’s brother, Bart Simpson, spoke about the case in front of cameras on Friday for the first time.
Woman ejected, killed in single-vehicle rollover crash on I-10, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman ejected, killed in single-vehicle rollover crash on I-10, BCSO saysA 42-year-old woman was ejected and killed after her vehicle hit a barrier along Interstate 10, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman charged in connection with crash that killed two people, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman charged in connection with crash that killed two people, BCSO saysA 53-year-old woman is facing multiple charges in connection with a crash that killed two people, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO identifies teen arrested in connection with donut stunt crash
Read full article: BCSO identifies teen arrested in connection with donut stunt crashThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office has identified a teenager arrested and charged with manslaughter and injury to a child in connection with the death of another teen during a donut stunt crash, according to a spokesperson for the agency.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies at hospital a week after trying to kill herself, deputies say
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate dies at hospital a week after trying to kill herself, deputies sayAn inmate at the Bexar County Jail who attempted to kill herself last week died on Sunday, deputies said.
Medical Examiner, family identify 14-year-old boy killed after donut stunt crash in East Bexar County
Read full article: Medical Examiner, family identify 14-year-old boy killed after donut stunt crash in East Bexar CountyWhile the Bexar County Medical Examiner has not officially identified the boy killed after being thrown from an SUV on Saturday, his family says he was 14-year-old Henry Casas Jr.
Teen ejected, killed after 16-year-old driver performs donuts in East Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Teen ejected, killed after 16-year-old driver performs donuts in East Bexar County, BCSO saysA 16-year-old driver is facing charges after performing donuts in a vehicle that eventually flipped over and killed another teenager, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man convicted of attempted capital murder leaps out of wheelchair, leads deputies on foot chase, DA’s Office says
Read full article: Man convicted of attempted capital murder leaps out of wheelchair, leads deputies on foot chase, DA’s Office saysThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office provided more details on a 31-year-old man who briefly fled from Bexar County deputies after he was sentenced to life in prison.
TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; man facing capital murder, rifle found in lake
Read full article: TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; man facing capital murder, rifle found in lakeAfter five months, a man was charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting that left a 4-year-old girl dead and four other family members injured.
Bexar County jail over capacity; some inmates housed in other counties, sheriff says
Read full article: Bexar County jail over capacity; some inmates housed in other counties, sheriff saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar informed the Commissioners Court on Tuesday that the county’s Adult Detention Center is over capacity.
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.
Javier Salazar declares victory against Nathan Buchanan; will serve third term as Bexar County sheriff
Read full article: Javier Salazar declares victory against Nathan Buchanan; will serve third term as Bexar County sheriffIn an interview with KSAT-12 News reporter Daniela Ibarra, Javier Salazar, Democratic Party incumbent declared victory against Nathan Buchanan, the Republican Party challenger for Bexar County sheriff.
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.