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No injuries reported following Leon Valley apartment complex fire, official says
Read full article: No injuries reported following Leon Valley apartment complex fire, official saysLeon Valley Assistant Fire Chief Chris Willis told KSAT on Saturday that no one was injured in a Friday night apartment fire.
Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from police
Read full article: Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from policeA shooting at the HEB off Loop 410 and Bandera on Tuesday sparked panic for many, but a school next door had no idea there was an armed suspect nearby.
Woman claims she was sexually assaulted by elected city leader while in church
Read full article: Woman claims she was sexually assaulted by elected city leader while in churchLeon Valley City Council leader Benny Martinez successfully won re-election after he was ousted from office by previous city council members during a special hearing, following several complaints made against him.
Authorities search for suspect who set fire in motel room near Leon Valley
Read full article: Authorities search for suspect who set fire in motel room near Leon ValleyA search for a suspect is on after someone set a fire inside a motel room near Leon Valley early Monday morning, according to officials.
Leon Valley issues multiple warnings, one citation in 2023 for ordinance addressing homelessness
Read full article: Leon Valley issues multiple warnings, one citation in 2023 for ordinance addressing homelessnessThe Leon Valley police chief says the department fields dozens of calls a year related to homelessness. He's hoping a new street outreach program will help the city with its already limited resources.
What is a CLEAR Alert, and why was one not issued sooner in the case of Savanah Soto?
Read full article: What is a CLEAR Alert, and why was one not issued sooner in the case of Savanah Soto?A CLEAR Alert is designed to help find adults who are missing or kidnapped and believed to be in harm's way. The alert system is much like the AMBER Alert for children under 18 and Silver Alert designed to help find seniors.
NEW VIDEO: SAPD releases footage showing persons of interest in shooting deaths of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: SAPD releases footage showing persons of interest in shooting deaths of Savanah Soto, Matthew GuerraThe San Antonio Police Department released a new video Thursday afternoon showing persons of interest in the shooting deaths of Savanah Soto and Matthew Guerra, whose bodies were found in Guerra’s car parked at an apartment complex in the 5900 block of Danny Kaye on Tuesday afternoon.
Family of Savanah Soto holds vigil to honor her life
Read full article: Family of Savanah Soto holds vigil to honor her lifeThe search for Savanah Soto, a pregnant woman who was reported missing by her family when she didn’t show up at the hospital to be induced, ended in tragedy this week when she was found dead in a car with her boyfriend, Matthew Guerra.
LATEST: What we know about the murders of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and boyfriend Matthew Guerra
Read full article: LATEST: What we know about the murders of pregnant teen Savanah Soto and boyfriend Matthew GuerraSAPD Chief William McManus said Thursday it is being investigated as a “capital murder” and that police do not believe it was a murder-suicide.
‘Perplexing scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing pregnant woman and boyfriend, police say
Read full article: ‘Perplexing scene’: Bodies found in car believed to be missing pregnant woman and boyfriend, police sayFamily members confirmed to KSAT that Savanah Soto, 18, was found inside her car in the 5900 block of Danny Kaye along with the body of an adult male.
‘The end goal is to help:’ county leaders push new pilot program for homeless outreach in Leon Valley
Read full article: ‘The end goal is to help:’ county leaders push new pilot program for homeless outreach in Leon ValleyThe city of Leon Valley is partnering with Bexar County and Haven for Hope to launch the street outreach initiative.
2 residents safely escape home after fire spreads from fireplace, Leon Valley FD says
Read full article: 2 residents safely escape home after fire spreads from fireplace, Leon Valley FD saysTwo residents of a home in Leon Valley managed to safely escape a house fire late Wednesday night, the Leon Valley Fire Department said.
Residents at Vista del Rey Apartments outraged after fire burns 12 apartment units
Read full article: Residents at Vista del Rey Apartments outraged after fire burns 12 apartment unitsAn apartment fire in Leon Valley has left several families without a home and the people who live in that community said they are outraged.
Several families displaced after apartment building fire in Leon Valley
Read full article: Several families displaced after apartment building fire in Leon ValleyMultiple fire crews worked to battle flames at an apartment complex that left several displaced Tuesday afternoon, said the Leon Valley Fire Department.
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, watch fireworks in San Antonio and the Hill Country
Read full article: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, watch fireworks in San Antonio and the Hill CountryHere are the Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks in and around San Antonio for the 2023 holiday.
Leon Valley City Council approves ordinance that effectively makes homelessness illegal within city limits
Read full article: Leon Valley City Council approves ordinance that effectively makes homelessness illegal within city limitsThe Leon Valley City Council on Tuesday night approved an ordinance that essentially bans homelessness or make it illegal within city limits.
Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Read full article: Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
Fire at Leon Valley apartment complex destroys four units, displaces residents, officials say
Read full article: Fire at Leon Valley apartment complex destroys four units, displaces residents, officials sayFour apartments at a Leon Valley apartment complex were destroyed in a fire, leaving some residents displaced, according to fire officials.
Don’t feed the deer: Leon Valley hopes to permanently prohibit public from feeding deer
Read full article: Don’t feed the deer: Leon Valley hopes to permanently prohibit public from feeding deerThe City of Leon Valley is making moves to pass a city ordinance that would prohibit feeding deer in city parks and on city-owned property.
Bills filed to bring red light cameras to a full stop in Texas
Read full article: Bills filed to bring red light cameras to a full stop in TexasRep. Philip Cortez (D-San Antonio) and Sen. Jose Menendez (D-San Antonio) have filed identical bills in the Texas House and Senate to void any remaining contracts that violate the 2019 ban on red light cameras. Balcones Heights and Leon Valley are two of only three remaining cities that have them in Texas.
Man tracks stolen AirPods to Southwest Side truck stop; SAPD arrests 4, recovers stolen property
Read full article: Man tracks stolen AirPods to Southwest Side truck stop; SAPD arrests 4, recovers stolen propertyA man who had his car stolen and his work van burglarized overnight, tracked his AirPods to find the suspects at a Southwest Side truck stop.
Leon Valley apartment complex asks judge to rescind court order for repairs
Read full article: Leon Valley apartment complex asks judge to rescind court order for repairsThe management company of a Leon Valley apartment complex that was court-ordered to make a list of repairs is asking a judge to rescind the ruling.
Court order gives Leon Valley apartment complex one month to become code compliant
Read full article: Court order gives Leon Valley apartment complex one month to become code compliantA judge sided with the City of Leon Valley and ordered an apartment complex property to become code complaint within a month.
Man shot multiple times in chest during apparent home invasion, police say
Read full article: Man shot multiple times in chest during apparent home invasion, police sayA man was shot in the chest during an apparent home invasion of an apartment late Sunday night, the San Antonio Police Department said.
Woman records video of rats running around Taco Cabana location in Leon Valley
Read full article: Woman records video of rats running around Taco Cabana location in Leon ValleyA woman recorded rats running around inside a fast food restaurant in Leon Valley, going viral on Tik Tok with nearly 70,000 views.
Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill Country
Read full article: Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill CountrySee the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for the 2022 holiday.
Suspect accused of shooting man in face during robbery at Leon Valley apartment
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting man in face during robbery at Leon Valley apartmentA man was arrested weeks after he allegedly shot another man during a robbery at a Leon Valley gathering, according to records.
Gunman arrested after shooting and killing man at Leon Valley apartment complex, affidavit says
Read full article: Gunman arrested after shooting and killing man at Leon Valley apartment complex, affidavit saysA suspect was arrested in the shooting death of a man outside a Leon Valley apartment complex last month, according to police.
Police, Crime Stoppers seek clues in shooting death of 17-year-old in Leon Valley
Read full article: Police, Crime Stoppers seek clues in shooting death of 17-year-old in Leon ValleyThe San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in tracking down the person or persons responsible for the slaying of a 17-year-old in a possible road rage incident.
San Antonio couple says they found opioid pain pill in nachos; restaurant manager offered $10 credit
Read full article: San Antonio couple says they found opioid pain pill in nachos; restaurant manager offered $10 creditA San Antonio-area couple said they were offered a $10 credit after finding an addictive pain relief pill in a plate of nachos purchased at Chacho's in Leon Valley.
Murder suspect back in jail after family violence arrest, records show
Read full article: Murder suspect back in jail after family violence arrest, records showA man accused of fatally shooting his brother in Leon Valley will remain jailed until his trial after new domestic violence accusations, court records showed.
3 men taken into custody after shooting turns to standoff in Leon Valley neighborhood
Read full article: 3 men taken into custody after shooting turns to standoff in Leon Valley neighborhoodSan Antonio and Leon Valley police are involved in a standoff Tuesday morning at a neighborhood on the Northwest Side.
Authorities ID woman fatally struck by vehicle while walking on street in Leon Valley
Read full article: Authorities ID woman fatally struck by vehicle while walking on street in Leon ValleyA 41-year-old woman who was fatally struck by a vehicle while walking on a street in Leon Valley last week has been identified.
Man arrested after ‘grooming’ 16-year-old girl, Leon Valley police say
Read full article: Man arrested after ‘grooming’ 16-year-old girl, Leon Valley police sayA Leon Valley man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly exchanging hundreds of messages with a 16-year-old girl, according to records obtained by KSAT 12 News.
San Antonio-area auto shops seeing more water damaged vehicles after floods
Read full article: San Antonio-area auto shops seeing more water damaged vehicles after floodsThis week’s heavy rain had many scrambling, with people seen pushing their cars to higher ground, driving to safety, and some took the risk of going through floodwaters to make it home.
Organizers work to repair North Side Little League baseball field ruined by floods
Read full article: Organizers work to repair North Side Little League baseball field ruined by floodsSevere weather ripped though a Little League baseball field on the North Side, ruining it. Now, the Northwest Little League is racing against the clock to make the fall season start date, which is a month away.
A list of Fourth of July fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill Country
Read full article: A list of Fourth of July fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill CountrySee the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for this year’s holiday.
‘Worried for the safety of the public’: Judge says autistic man facing arson charges must keep GPS monitor
Read full article: ‘Worried for the safety of the public’: Judge says autistic man facing arson charges must keep GPS monitorA judge ruled Wednesday that a man who is facing arson charges for allegedly setting fire to his home and a neighbor’s vehicle in April must continue to wear a GPS ankle monitor while awaiting trial.
Ousted, later re-elected Leon Valley councilman looks to move forward after past turmoil
Read full article: Ousted, later re-elected Leon Valley councilman looks to move forward after past turmoilLeon Valley resident Benny Martinez is back in office serving Place 1 following his successful re-election on May 1.
Smell of gas delays start of school day at Leon Valley Elementary School
Read full article: Smell of gas delays start of school day at Leon Valley Elementary SchoolStudents and faculty at Leon Valley Elementary had a delayed start to their school day Monday due to concern that there could be a gas leak.
Authorities ID man who was fatally shot at Leon Valley apartment complex
Read full article: Authorities ID man who was fatally shot at Leon Valley apartment complexThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was fatally shot at a Leon Valley apartment complex on Sunday morning.
Man dies from gunshot wound after being shot at Leon Valley apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man dies from gunshot wound after being shot at Leon Valley apartment complex, police sayA man died from a gunshot wound after being shot at a Leon Valley apartment complex, and police say they are still searching for the suspect responsible.
Police, Crime Stoppers seek clues in slaying of 17-year-old in Leon Valley
Read full article: Police, Crime Stoppers seek clues in slaying of 17-year-old in Leon ValleyThe San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers want the public’s assistance in tracking down the person or persons responsible for the slaying of a 17-year-old in a possible road rage incident.
‘He doesn’t need to be there’: Leon Valley man urging for release of son with autism after arson arrest
Read full article: ‘He doesn’t need to be there’: Leon Valley man urging for release of son with autism after arson arrestAlthough Mark Hernandez says he is devastated by the loss of his home, he’s more concerned about his son, who has autism, being behind bars.
Leon Valley City leaders move forward with efforts to get rid of red light cameras program
Read full article: Leon Valley City leaders move forward with efforts to get rid of red light cameras programAfter receiving legal council, Leon Valley city leaders voted to write a letter in support of HB 1209, the bill looks to void any existing contract that goes against a law passed in 2019 that outlaws the use of red light camera programs in Texas.
Leon Valley councilman cleared of criminal wrongdoing in incident involving now-fired police chief
Read full article: Leon Valley councilman cleared of criminal wrongdoing in incident involving now-fired police chiefBexar County prosecutors have dismissed all criminal charges against a Leon Valley city councilman accused of assaulting the city’s then-police chief early last year.
Leon Valley police chief unsuccessfully sought six-figure payout before he was fired, records show
Read full article: Leon Valley police chief unsuccessfully sought six-figure payout before he was fired, records showJoseph Salvaggio is no longer the police chief of the Leon Valley Police Department. As the Leon Valley City Council works to move forward after a tumultuous period for its public officials, records obtained by KSAT 12 further revealed the rift between former Leon Valley Police Chief Joseph Salvaggio and council members before he was fired. KSAT 12 News has also requested Salvaggio’s personnel file, but Leon Valley officials are seeking a ruling from the attorney general’s office to withhold the records. Rocky history with Leon Valley city councilSalvaggio’s exit from the city was the latest chapter in his strenuous relationship with current Leon Valley city council members. Ad“We will continue to do the job we were elected to do, including weeding out the corruption,” Stevens wrote.
Lexus, Mercedes-Benz among vehicles up for grabs at Leon Valley police auction
Read full article: Lexus, Mercedes-Benz among vehicles up for grabs at Leon Valley police auctionThese vehicles will be up for auction by the Leon Valley Police Department. SAN ANTONIO – A variety of vehicles will be up for auction this week in Leon Valley. The Leon Valley Police Department will hold an online auction starting on Monday and ending on April 5. All vehicles must be paid for by 5 p.m. by April 5 at the City of Leon Valley, 6400 El Verde Road. The following vehicles will be up for auction:
Bexar County businesses make up for lost time this spring after governor lifts pandemic restrictions
Read full article: Bexar County businesses make up for lost time this spring after governor lifts pandemic restrictionsSAN ANTONIO – For a year, businesses that are dependent on people gathering have been struggling to stay afloat. Texas mask mandate is ending, but businesses in San Antonio can still require themThe grants and loans he’s applied for have gotten him through the challenging year. Richard Sifuentes, director of the UTSA Small Business Development Center (SBDC), said the reality of what business owners are dealing with is truly sad. The SBDC staff of 10 helps advise, train and guide small business owners in 11 counties at no cost. The UTSA Small Business Development Center helps business owners in Atascosa, Bandera, Bexar, Comal, Frio, Gillespie, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr, Medina and Wilson counties.
Mystery surrounds departure of Leon Valley police chief
Read full article: Mystery surrounds departure of Leon Valley police chiefChief Joseph Salvaggio is no longer with the Leon Valley Police Department. LEON VALLEY – After serving as the police chief of the Leon Valley Police Department for more than four years, Joseph Salvaggio has parted ways with the department. “I just wanted to inform the council Chief Salvaggio is no longer with the city of Leon Valley, I have appointed David Gonzalez as police chief,” she said. Salvaggio’s exit comes a month after Leon Valley Councilman Joshua Stevens was charged with assaulting Salvaggio. Caldera was recently appointed as acting city manger after Hank Brummentt resigned as acting city manager on Feb. 26.
Leon Valley councilman booked, indicted on charge of assault on a peace officer
Read full article: Leon Valley councilman booked, indicted on charge of assault on a peace officerLeon Valley – Newly elected Leon Valley Councilman Joshua Stevens was booked into the Bexar County Jail on Tuesday on a count of assault on a peace officer, a second-degree felony. According to court documents, a grand jury indicted Stevens for knowingly and recklessly causing bodily injury to Leon Valley Police Chief Joe Salvaggio. A Leon Valley Police report obtained by KSAT through an open records request states the incident happened on Jan. 7, 2020. The report states Salvaggio told Stevens, “Mr. The report states Salvaggio’s chest was hurting when he spoke with the officer, but the chief refused medical attention.
Medical Examiner identifies man found dead on Loop 410 access road on Northwest Side
Read full article: Medical Examiner identifies man found dead on Loop 410 access road on Northwest SidePolice said a body was found just before 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in the 5600 block of Kenwick Street at the access road of Northwest Loop 410. SAN ANTONIO – A 26-year-old man’s body that was found on a Loop 410 access road on the Northwest Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner. Gonzalo Conde-Santiago died from multiple blunt force injuries, according to the ME’s Office. He was found around 4:30 a.m., Monday, in the 5600 block of Kenwick Street at the access road of Northwest Loop 410, not far from Bandera Road. RELATED: SAPD investigating after body found on Loop 410 access road on Northwest Side
San Antonio attorney arrested at restaurant on felony gun charge
Read full article: San Antonio attorney arrested at restaurant on felony gun chargeJohnathan R. Perez, 30, has been booked for unlawful carrying of a weapon, according to the Bexar County Jail. LEON VALLEY – A San Antonio attorney was arrested on a felony charge Thursday for the second time in 10 months, according to a Leon Valley police report. Jonathan R. Perez, 30, was booked into the Bexar County Jail on a charge of carrying a firearm into a location that serves alcohol. He faces misdemeanor charges of burglary of vehicles, unlawful carrying of a weapon and criminal mischief, court records show. Jonathan Richard Perez (KSAT)RELATED: SA attorney faces weapon, burglary charges after incidents outside ex’s work and home
SAPD investigating after body found on Loop 410 access road on Northwest Side
Read full article: SAPD investigating after body found on Loop 410 access road on Northwest SidePolice said a body was found just before 4:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in the 5600 block of Kenwick Street at the access road of Northwest Loop 410. SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is investigating the scene where a body was found on a Loop 410 access road on the Northwest Side. Police said the body was found just before 4:30 a.m. Monday in the 5600 block of Kenwick Street at the access road of Northwest Loop 410, not far from Bandera Road. The access road remains closed as several investigators process the scene. It will be updated as more information becomes available.
Police: Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing on Northwest Side street
Read full article: Police: Motorcyclist in critical condition after crashing on Northwest Side streetA man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a curb around 12:15 a.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, on the 5400 block of Grissom Road. SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash on a Northwest Side street overnight. The man lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a curb around 12:15 a.m. Monday on the 5400 block of Grissom Road, not far from Timberhill. He was transported to University Hospital in critical condition. SAPD, the San Antonio Fire Department and emergency medical services were the first to arrive on the scene.
Dump truck, other impounded vehicles up for online auction via Leon Valley PD
Read full article: Dump truck, other impounded vehicles up for online auction via Leon Valley PDLEON VALLEY, Texas – The Leon Valley Police Department is auctioning off impounded vehicles on November 9 in an online auction. LVPD officials will auction off the vehicles online here and the auction will be conducted by Auctioneer B. Among the vehicles up for auction are an Infiniti G35, Chevy Impala, Lexus ES3 and a 1998 GMC 7000 dump truck. Leon Valley Police Department auto auction vehicle. (LVPD)View a list of the vehicles available below:Leon Valley Police Department auto auction vehicle.
Corporal dragged by DWI suspect expected to return to work soon, Leon Valley police say
Read full article: Corporal dragged by DWI suspect expected to return to work soon, Leon Valley police sayLEON VALLEY, Texas – Leon Valley Police Cpl. Louis Farias was the responding supervisor at the scene of a suspected DWI traffic stop Monday morning near Huebner Road and Peach Tree Street. Ozuniga refused to get out of the vehicle or open the window more than six inches. Police say they were forced to break a window to open the car the door open and get him out. Farias was stuck between the door and car, when he says the suspect reversed, full throttle.
Suspect shot by Leon Valley police after running over officer charged
Read full article: Suspect shot by Leon Valley police after running over officer chargedLEON VALLEY, Texas – A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with a police-involved shooting early Monday morning that left him critically wounded after he ran over a police officer with his vehicle, Leon Valley Police Chief Joseph Salvaggio said. Salvaggio said the officers suspected that Travis Ozuniga was driving drunk when they tried to stop him around 2:45 a.m. on Peachtree Street near Huebner Road. One of the officers asked Ozuniga to step out of the car more than 30 times to test him for suspected intoxication but he repeatedly refused, Salvaggio said. The injured officer was taken to the hospital, where he was treated and released. Ozuniga is charged with aggravated assault on a peace officer by deadly weapon, but more charges are pending, Salvaggio said.
Leon Valley city officials sued by councilor days before hearing on alleged misconduct
Read full article: Leon Valley city officials sued by councilor days before hearing on alleged misconductSan Antonio – A federal judge has temporarily stopped a hearing set before Leon Valley City Council on Monday, October 5th, to hear allegations of misconduct and disciplinary action against Councilor Will Bradshaw. “There have been two city councilors who have sued the city, former Councilor Benny Martinez and current Councilor William Bradshaw. Both are highly political and staff should not be involved in the Leon Valley political arena. "Pursuant to United State District Judge Biery’s Temporary Restraining Order, the City Council for the City of Leon Valley is cancelling the Special Meeting for October 5, 2020. Counsel for the City of Leon Valley will respond to the Court on behalf of the City asserting its Right to Proceed with the Special Meeting under Section 3.12."
Violent clash in Leon Valley ends with police officer, driver hospitalized
Read full article: Violent clash in Leon Valley ends with police officer, driver hospitalizedSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – A Leon Valley police officer and a driver both remain hospitalized after a violent clash early Monday. Leon Valley Police Chief Joseph Salvaggio said the officers believed the man was driving while intoxicated but he refused to cooperate with them. Investigators search the car that the suspect was driving when he allegedly ran over a Leon Valley police officer. He was run over by the vehicle and the other officer is the one who actually shot the individual,” Salvaggio said. KSAT 12 News placed several calls to the Leon Valley Police Department for updated information.
Leon Valley police shoot driver after he allegedly ran over officer
Read full article: Leon Valley police shoot driver after he allegedly ran over officerLEON VALLEY, Texas – Leon Valley police say an officer shot and wounded a driver who intentionally ran over another officer with his car early Monday morning. According to Leon Valley’s Chief of Police Joseph Salvaggio, the officers believe the man was driving while intoxicated and pulled over his car. He says soon after the driver refused to cooperate and it wasn’t long before things turned especially violent. The door came open and then he intentionally reversed it and ran over the officer.”A second officer fired the shots that hit the man, Salvaggio said. As of early Monday morning, police had not released the names of the officer or the suspect.
Leon Valley police say woman accused of fatally hitting man on sidewalk was his relative
Read full article: Leon Valley police say woman accused of fatally hitting man on sidewalk was his relativeSAN ANTONIO – Leon Valley police say the criminal charge against a woman accused of fatally striking a man with her car will be upgraded to murder. Shortly after, police found the car nearby that matched the description provided by the witness, according to the report. Police say another relative of Deleon came outside and asked why Deleon and her cousin were being arrested. The responding officer asked the relative whether Deleon and Sifuentes were related and the relative said “yes, they’re blood cousins,” according to the document. RELATED: LVPD: Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after fatally striking man on sidewalk
Man fatally struck on sidewalk by suspected drunken driver ID’d by authorities
Read full article: Man fatally struck on sidewalk by suspected drunken driver ID’d by authoritiesSAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was fatally struck late Saturday night while walking on a sidewalk in Leon Valley. Carlos Javier Sifuentes, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred around 11:55 p.m. in the 5400 block of Wurzbach Road, officials said. Following the incident, Leon Valley police arrested Rebecca Deleon on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter. Police said Deleon was traveling northbound on Wurzbach Road when she lost control of her vehicle, drove to the sidewalk and struck Sifuentes. Her vehicle also slammed into a tree in the parking lot of Wells Fargo.
SAPD: Woman stabbed while walking with boyfriend at the River Walk, suspect still at large
Read full article: SAPD: Woman stabbed while walking with boyfriend at the River Walk, suspect still at largeSAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old woman was hospitalized after San Antonio police say she was stabbed by a man while walking at the San Antonio River Walk. The incident happened at 12:32 a.m. Sunday near the 1500 block of North River Walk, when the woman and her boyfriend were walking in the area. The suspect and the woman’s boyfriend got into a physical altercation, but the suspect soon fled the scene, according to officials. The woman was taken to the Brooke Army Medical Center for treatment of her injuries, which were deemed non-life threatening. KSAT reporter Japhanie Gray spoke with visitors of the River Walk late Sunday to see just how safe they feel when strolling the area at night.
LVPD: Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after fatally striking man on sidewalk
Read full article: LVPD: Woman charged with intoxication manslaughter after fatally striking man on sidewalkSAN ANTONIO – A woman is charged with intoxication manslaughter after she fatally struck a man on the sidewalk with her vehicle overnight, according to Leon Valley police. Police said the woman, Rebecca Deleon, was traveling northbound on Wurzbach Road when she lost control of her vehicle. Deleon’s vehicle went over the sidewalk, hit the pedestrian, and slammed into a tree in the parking lot of Wells Fargo, according to police. Deleon was arrested and is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter. RELATED: Man killed in head-on crash with VIA bus on far East Side, police say
Man killed in head-on crash with VIA bus on far East Side, police say
Read full article: Man killed in head-on crash with VIA bus on far East Side, police saySAN ANTONIO – Update:The man killed in a head-on crash with a VIA bus early Sunday morning has been identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office. Jasper Richardson, 29, was killed after his vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane of a VIA bus and crashed head-on, according to police. Original:A man is dead after a head-on crash with a VIA bus on the city’s far East Side, according to San Antonio police. Witnesses say the man’s vehicle drifted into the oncoming lane of a VIA bus, going the opposite direction, when it struck the bus head-on. The driver of the VIA bus and the two to three passengers that were on the bus during the crash were uninjured.
Leon Valley first responders climb flights of stairs on 9/11
Read full article: Leon Valley first responders climb flights of stairs on 9/11Leon Valley first responders climb flights of stairs on 9/11Published: September 11, 2020, 5:18 pmLeon Valley first responders climb 10 floors, 22 times in honor of their counterparts in New York City on 9/11.
Two arrested after police chase with stolen U-Haul vehicle, Leon Valley officials say
Read full article: Two arrested after police chase with stolen U-Haul vehicle, Leon Valley officials saySAN ANTONIO A police chase with a stolen U-Haul vehicle resulted in two arrests, according to Leon Valley police. The incident happened around 12:30 p.m. Sunday and the chase ended on Wurzbach Road. Police said the driver of the U-Haul led LVPD and San Antonio police on a chase before crashing into another vehicle. Soon after the crash, the driver of the U-Haul and another individual were arrested at the scene. RELATED: Man fatally struck by vehicle near West Side identified by MEs office
I dont think I could survive another month: Pandemic hurting business at Leon Valley restaurant
Read full article: I dont think I could survive another month: Pandemic hurting business at Leon Valley restaurantNeptor Gudiel has been working hard with his staff to keep orders rolling out, but the COVID-19 pandemic has really left the restaurant struggling. "It's a little tough for us, I was thinking about closing the restaurant up three weeks ago," Gudiel said. "I don't think we could survive another month if we don't get business inside," Gudiel said. Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill is open Tuesday through Saturday and is located at 7007 Bandera Rd. Related Content:We dont know what lies ahead': West side Mexican restaurant struggles amid COVID-19 pandemicPapas Burgers opens new locationGet your barbecue fix at Leon Valley restaurant
Defenders: Some San Antonio area municipalities charging drivers clean up fee for car crashes
Read full article: Defenders: Some San Antonio area municipalities charging drivers clean up fee for car crashesIn June 2018, Ana Gutierrez was hit near the intersection of Bandera Road and Eckhert in Leon Valley. She was being billed for the hour and 25 minutes the Leon Valley Fire Department spent at the scene cleaning up chemicals that spilled from her car. Not everybody who receives this service is a Leon Valley resident and pays taxes to Leon Valley. Leon Valley isnt alone in charging the response fee. Shes reached out to state lawmakers, urging them to look into the use of accident response fees in Texas.
CPS Energy bucket truck stolen from a gas station found
Read full article: CPS Energy bucket truck stolen from a gas station foundLEON VALLEY, Texas – A CPS Energy bucket truck that was stolen from a Leon Valley gas station on Bandera Road Friday morning has been recovered, CPS officials said. CPS Energy officials said the company is working closely with the San Antonio Police Department on the investigation.