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Teenager missing after argument with guardian
SAN ANTONIO - A 15-year-old girl, Kaniesa Perez, has been reported missing after an argument with her guardian. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating Kaniesa Perez, who was last seen on July 6, 2024, near the 15000 block of Cardamom Cove in Von Ormy, Texas.
2 vehicles explode after South Side crash, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Two vehicles exploded on Saturday following a wreck on the South Side, according to San Antonio police. The accident happened around 10 a.m. on Saturday at the West Gerald Avenue and Commercial Avenue intersection. SAPD said a truck driver proceeded through a stop sign after he...
Reward offered for man who assaulted employee, stole from Walmart
SAN ANTONIO - A reward is being offered for a man accused of stealing from a Walmart and assaulting an employee. The incident occurred on June 13, 2024, at the Walmart located at 16503 Nacogdoches Rd. According to reports, the man entered the Walmart and attempted to leave without paying...
Seguin police warn residents about weather siren tests on Saturday
SAN ANTONIO — Those living in the Seguin area northeast of San Antonio might hear an alarm sometime Saturday. If you do, don't panic: It's just a test ahead of potential severe weather next week in the region. The Seguin Police Department posted about the planned tests on Facebook,...
A San Antonio mother was arrested after leaving her three children in a hot car while shopping, police say
A mother who police said left her three children in a hot car in San Antonio, Texas for nearly an hour while shopping was arrested after a good Samaritan helped rescue them from the vehicle.
Man shot by his girlfriend’s mother during fight at Northeast Side apartment, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot in the stomach by his girlfriend’s mother during an argument at a Northeast Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in the 8800 block of Starcrest Drive. A woman, who police said is...
Man Hospitalized, Suspect at Large After Shootout in San Antonio Apartment Complex
A shootout erupted at a San Antonio apartment complex near the downtown area yesterday, leaving one man hospitalized with gunshot wounds, KENS5 reports. The incident took place just after noon on the 1100 block of San Fernando Street, close to Colorado Street, where two men allegedly exchanged gunfire inside one of an apartments.
Vigil marks 5 years since Cecilia Huerta Gallegos' disappearance
SAN ANTONIO - This weekend, Search & Support San Antonio is organizing a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, marking the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. The family of Gallegos has worked tirelessly to find her and believes that her husband, Reyes Gallegos, knows where her body is. Reyes Gallegos has been charged with her murder, but his trial is not set to begin for another month.
Man shot multiple times during merchandise transaction, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A man was robbed and shot when he met up for a merchandise sale on Thursday afternoon. San Antonio police said the 20-year-old man went with a 21-year-old woman to meet with a man for the transaction around 4:40 p.m. at an unknown location. At some...
Police catch suspect wearing ski-mask who robbed convenience store
SAN ANTONIO - An armed robbery suspect, wearing a ski mask, was arrested by police after robbing a South Side store. The robbery happened Saturday night around 11:14 pm near Dollarhide and Edge Avenue. Police say the suspect, who was wearing a ski mask, had been lingering around the store...
Motorcyclist killed after losing control along Highway 211
SAN ANTONIO - A motorcyclist has been killed after reportedly losing control on Highway 211 on the far Northwest Side. Police say that just before 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, the motorcyclist was traveling at a high rate of speed on State Highway 211 near the Government Canyon State Natural Area.
Most Dangerous Cities in Texas: Crime Rates Soar in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio – Stay Safe with Proactive Measures
Texas‘ safety will come under fire in 2024 since a number of its cities have the highest rates of crime. According to Southwest Journal,majorr problems are being faced by cities like Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio which are well-known for having high crime rates. It is recommended that both locals and guests exercise caution in light of these worries. In an effort to strengthen safety precautions authorities are stepping up their efforts and concentrating on community policing and technological innovations like surveillance cameras. For Texans, having a secure house is essential which is why many of them have invested in powerful systems for extra security. In order to protect communities throughout the Lone Star State, awareness and preventative actions are still crucial while the most dangerous cities work through these challenges.
Garage and two cars burn to the ground at San Antonio home on north side, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — A garage and two cars caught fire at a north-side home early Friday morning, fire officials said. San Antonio fire crews responded to a call around 12:30 a.m. on the 2300 block of Ruby Oaks. When firefighters arrived on scene they said the detached garage was...
San Antonio Woman Fatally Shot, Common-Law Husband Charged with Murder
Tragedy struck at an east-side apartment complex early this past Tuesday when Tonya Davis was fatally shot. The Bexar County sheriff’s deputies were called to the scene in the 6000 block of Woodlake Parkway, where they discovered the 32-year-old woman with multiple gunshot wounds to her back. According to KENS 5, Davis was transported to a local hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to her injuries.
Northeast side business robbed by four masked suspects
SAN ANTONIO - Four masked suspects targeted a Northeast side business in an armed robbery Saturday evening. The robbery happened on July 6 around 7:43 pm at a business located near Nacogdoches and O'Conner Rd. According to the San Antonio Police Department, four individuals in dark clothing with covered faces...
Missing woman last seen at used car dealership on northwest side found safe, family says
SAN ANTONIO — Family members of a previously missing 45-year-old woman announced on Facebook that she was found safe Saturday morning. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help finding a missing woman who was last seen at a used car dealership on the northwest side more than a week ago.
Family and friends host vigil for local woman five years after her disappearance
SAN ANTONIO - Friends and family are hosting a vigil for a woman on the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Search & Support San Antonio will be hosting a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, on the 5th anniversary of her disappearance. The vigil...
Man hit by car while trying to cross street on northwest side, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A man is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a car on the northwest side Friday morning, San Antonio police said. Authorities responded to an accident on Babcock Road and Medical Drive just after midnight. According to police, a man in his 20s was...
SAPD says 2 injured in East Side crash, rushed to hospital with multiple injuries
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police said two people were injured and sent to a nearby hospital with multiple injuries. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. near the intersection of South Foster Road and FM 1346. An SAPD official said a tan SUV traveling southbound on Foster Road...
Gunshots commonplace in Southeast Side area where 3 people were wounded, neighbors say
SAN ANTONIO – A neighborhood where three people were wounded in a shooting early Thursday is the site of regular gunfire, according to people who live there. San Antonio police were called to the 1600 block of Steves Avenue after 2:30 a.m. Officers said they found three people, a 17-year-old and two men in their 30s, suffering from gunshot wounds.
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