San Antonio names interim Chief Jesse Salame as permanent police chief
After a nationwide search that lasted several months, the city of San Antonio has selected Jesse Salame as its next police chief.City Manager Erik Walsh announc...
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Four suspects accused of online child exploitation arrested in massive multi-agency sting
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says a Secret Service training sting led to 4 arrests for online solicitation of a minor. One suspect, a former firefighter, was re-arrested while out on bond with an ankle monitor....
SAPD releases video of officer-involved shooting that left 69-year-old Raul Garza dead
San Antonio police have released critical incident video from an officer-involved shooting that left a 69-year-old man dead in the 600 block of Aurora Avenue.In a news release, the San Antonio Police Department said the...
Multiple reports lead police to suspect accused of possessing 100+ child sex abuse images
A San Antonio man is facing a first-degree felony charge after Texas Attorney General investigators say they found more than 50 files of suspected child pornography tied to an online cloud-storage account linked to his...
Selena's mother, sister fire back at A.B. Quintanilla over lawsuit claims
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The family dispute surrounding Selena Quintanilla has taken another public turn, with Selena's mother, Marcella Quintanilla, and sister, Suzette Quintanilla, pushing back against claims made by A....
'You'll meet God soon': Man accused of threatening to kill people involved in fashion show
A man accusedof threatening to kill five people tied to an Amarillo fashion show was arrested by the FBI.Samuel Chavez, 22, is charged with interstate threat...
LIVE ON THE SCENE: Vehicle Fire on North Side
WATCH IT LIVESAN ANTONIO - We're LIVE on the scene of a vehicle fire off N Loop 1404 W near NW Military Highway.
Driver killed after SUV slams into cement truck, bursts into flames
SAN ANTONIO - A driver was killed after an SUV slammed into the back of a cement truck and burst into flames.The accident happened just after 8 a.m. Wednesday off N Loop 1404 W near NW Military Highway on the Northwest S...
18-year-old critically injured after being shot by San Antonio Police during traffic stop
SAN ANTONIO - An 18-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot by a San Antonio Police officer during a traffic stop late Tuesday night on the West Side.The shooting happened just before 11 p.m. after office...
Affidavit: North Side man admits to fracturing infant’s bones, arrested on injury to child charge
A San Antonio man was arrested after he admitted to fracturing a 4-week-old infant’s bones at a North Side residence, according to an arrest affidavit. Aaron Espinoza, 19, was charged with injury to a child with intent to cause bodily injury, a first-degree felony, Bexar County c...
Jesse Salame selected as San Antonio's next police chief, sources say
SAN ANTONIO - Acting Police Chief Jesse Salame has been selected as the next chief of the San Antonio Police Department, sources tell News 4/FOX San Antonio.Salame has been leading the department on an interim basis sinc...
SWAT storms West Side apartment after man found stabbed to death
SAN ANTONIO - A SWAT team stormed a West Side apartment early Wednesday after a woman was stabbed to death.Police were called to an apartment just after midnight near San Fernando and South Richter streets, where they fo...
Man found dead, clothing still smoldering after apparent electrocution and fall
SAN ANTONIO - A young man was found dead with electrical burns and injuries from an apparent fall early Wednesday morning on the West Side.Police and firefighters were called just before 5 a.m. to the area of Ruiz Street...
Prosecutors uncertain if they’ll seek death penalty for Edinburg mom accused of killing her 2 kids
An Edinburg mother accused of setting a vehicle on fire with her two children inside made her first court appearance Wednesday morning in San Antonio. Marlene Vidal , 34, appeared before Judge Joel Perez in Bexar County’s 437th Criminal District Court. During Wednesday’s hearing,...
Bexar County deputy arrested, accused of tampering with government record, BCSO says
A former Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was arrested in connection with alleged conduct believed to have occurred in Laredo before she joined the agency, according to a news release. A warrant was issued for Anabell Rivera on Monday, and she was taken into custody Tuesday afternoo...
Man faces at least 28 more years in federal prison after robbery spree
Kevin Gonzales pleaded guilty in federal court to Hobbs Act conspiracy and firearm charges for 2020 gunpoint robberies. Plea deal brings at least 28 years, consecutive to his 40-year state sentence....
Alleged impaired driver hits elderly mother and son in McDonald’s parking lot in Kerrville
KERRVILLE, Texas — A 43-year-old woman was arrested after police said she struck two pedestrians while allegedly driving impaired in a Kerrville McDonald’s park...
San Antonio motorcycle officer critically hurt while escorting funeral procession
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer was critically injured in an accident while helping to escort a funeral procession on Tuesday, according to San Anton...
Planned burnout underway to help contain River Bluff Fire, currently 45% contained
Fire crews are launching a planned burnout to contain the River Bluff Fire between Lytle and Rossville. Expect more smoke and visible flames. No evacuations, but officials urge drivers to avoid the area and use caution....
Man accused of stealing vehicle with 5-month-old inside during Kyle, Buda crime spree
KYLE, Texas — A 5-month-old baby is safe after police say a man stole a vehicle with the child still inside, abandoned it outside a Buda emergency room and then took off on foot Monday evening.The incidentbegan around 6...
Man’s body found near downtown may have washed down from weekend storms, police say
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are investigating a death near downtown area.Officers are on scene investigating a death near I-10 and Probandt Street.We have...
Police seek tips a year after West Side apartment killing of 21-year-old man
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities are seeking tips in the murder of a 21-year-old man at a West Side apartment complex one year ago.Aaron Collins was found shot in the...
Affidavit: North Side man accused of using AI program to plan mass shooting at elementary school
San Antonio police arrested a North Side man after he allegedly used artificial intelligence to plan a shooting at a North East ISD elementary school. Records show Nathaniel Michael Carrasco, 22, was arrested Aug. 29 and charged with making a terroristic threat, which is consider...
Man fatally shoots cousin during heated argument over whose enchiladas were spicier
A New Mexico man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his cousin during an argument over whose plate of green chile enchiladas was hotter....
Man shot after apparent robbery at East Side apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO — An apparent robbery at an East Side apartment complex ended with one man shot twice early Tuesday morning, but investigators are still trying to piece together exactly what happened.Emergency crews were cal...
Driver killed after SUV goes airborne, crashes through fence and bursts into flames
A driver was killed in a fiery crash on the North Side early Tuesday morning after an SUV went airborne, crashed through a fence and struck several vehicles....
Off-duty Bexar County deputy arrested on family violence charge, BCSO says
A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was taken into custody Sunday after allegedly assaulting a family member, the sheriff’s office said in a news release. A family member said they were assaulted by now-former deputy Johanna Villanueva, according to the release. Villanueva was off du...
Man arrested after using AI to threaten elementary school, arrest affidavit says
San Antonio police say a 22-year-old used an AI chat to generate detailed mass shooting threats targeting Serna Elementary. FBI tipped off local authorities, who traced the account via telecom and Google records....
Woman arrested, warrants issued for landlord after Guadalupe County deputy assaulted
Texas deputy injured in Seguin arrest attempt after landlord break-in call. Woman allegedly choked deputy with radio cord as suspect tried to grab Taser and fled. One arrested, manhunt underway for 64-year-old....
Court records: Fired APD officer tracked man who had dated colleague using Flock cameras
EDITOR'S NOTE: This story originally described the victim as the boyfriend of Christian Eder’s colleague. The victim told ABC 7 News that he had dated the fema...
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies drowning victim who died following severe weather
The San Antonio Police Department said it is investigating two deaths believed to be related to Friday’s severe weather. Officers and other first responders were dispatched to separate drowning incidents near downtown and Woodlawn Lake. Drowning near downtown According to an SAPD...
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-35 South closure from Olympia Parkway to 1604 causes three-hour delay
SAN ANTONIO — A construction closure on I-35 South on the Northeast Side is causing hour long delays.Currently, only one lane is open on I-35 South from Olympi...
Man dies after Hemisfair Plaza shooting; police say suspect fled after property dispute
SAN ANTONIO — A 35-year-old man died after being shot during an early morning altercation near Hemisfair Plaza, according to San Antonio police.Officers were ca...
DNA from discarded beer can cracked 1981 Universal City cold case, affidavit states
DNA from a discarded beer can and a hospital bedside confession helped Texas Rangers crack a 45-year-old cold case murder , according to court documents filed in Bexar County. Kelly Lee Brower, 68, was arrested on Aug. 19 in Cottonwood, Arizona, on a capital murder charge in the ...
Gov. Abbott warns of heavy rain, flooding ahead of tropical storm Edouard
Gov. Greg Abbott will brief Texas emergency management and public safety leaders Monday, then hold a 5 p.m. press conference at Austin’s State Operations Center on preparations for potential tropical weather impacts....
Murder suspect arrested after 45 years at large after positive DNA match
Texas Rangers arrest-warrant 68-year-old Arizona man in 1981 Universal City killing of Yolanda Herrera. Affidavit cites DNA and forensic genealogy, a Coors Light can match, and ICU statements after a suicide attempt....
San Antonio Food Bank ramps up local response after severe weather leads to power outages
San Antonio Food Bank ramps up storm and power outage relief: 224 households served curbside, 2,517 reached at 14 complexes. Emergency distributions run Aug 31 to Sept 4, plus a help line and volunteer call....
Top 20 most wanted suspect arrested after Highway 281 traffic stop
Late-night traffic stop on U.S. 281 ends with arrest of Bexar County Top 20 Most Wanted suspect Magdaleno Murillo, plus passenger accused of pulling out a bag with multiple firearms and meth....
No injuries after plane makes emergency landing in San Marcos
No one was injured after a plane made an emergency landing in San Marcos Sunday afternoon.The incident was reported at around 1:45 p.m., stating that the emerg...
Toddler left in hot daycare van for several hours, two employees arrested
Eagle Pass police arrest two women after a May probe into a 2-year-old left in a daycare van for about 4 hours. Charges include child endangerment, evidence tampering, and failure to report; bonds set at $50K and $40K....
Man arrested after gunfire during an argument on the city’s East Side
San Antonio police arrested a man after an East Side argument turned into gunfire early Sunday. He allegedly fired toward a woman, fled by car and then on foot, and faces firearm, evading, and narcotics charges....
Teen pistol-whipped, robbed at gunpoint after leaving North Side restaurant, police say
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are investigating an aggravated robbery in which a 17-year-old was pistol-whipped and a gun was fired near his ear early Sunday...
3 hospitalized after suspected intoxicated driver crashes into car on Northwest Side
San Antonio police say an allegedly intoxicated Toyota driver rear-ended a Mazda stopped at a red light on FM 1560 North late Saturday, sending three to the hospital. The driver was arrested for intoxication assault....
Stabbing breaks out after man tries to stop fight at South Side gathering, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A 28-year-old man was arrested after allegedly stabbing another man who attempted to break up a fight during a South Side gathering, according to...
Man dies after Georgetown police shooting following erratic behavior in town square
A man is dead after Georgetown police shot him in the Georgetown Square area after officers said he reached for an officer’s holstered gun.The incident happened...
Suspected shoplifter accused of punching officer while trying to flee South Side store
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer was taken to a local hospital for precautionary treatment after an alleged assault during a shoplifting call on the c...
Three people critically injured in five-vehicle crash on IH-35 ramp
SAN ANTONIO — Three people were taken to a local hospital in critical condition after a five-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on the ramp from Interstate 35 to No...
Residents evacuated, power lines down after tree crash at North Side apartments
SAN ANTONIO — Several people were evacuated after storms caused a large tree to come crashing down on a North Side apartment building.Crews responded before 10...
The Whitetail wildfire in Edwards County already covers 300 acres
SAN ANTONIO - A wildfire has broken out in Edwards County, west of Rocksprings. It is called the Whitetail Fire.The fire is currently 300 acres and 0% contained...
‘Come forward’: Wife of man hit, left to die on southeast Bexar County road makes plea to driver
The wife of a man who was hit then left to die on a southeast Bexar County road is making a plea to the driver involved in the crash to take responsibility. “Repent. If it was a mistake, it was a mistake. But give the family answers. He’s got kids,” said Sherry Finex. The Bexar C...
Off-duty Bexar County deputy faces proposed dismissal after DWI arrest
Off-duty Bexar County deputy Daniel Hernandez-Villarreal, 26, was arrested on a DWI charge in San Antonio. BCSO issued a proposed dismissal and paid leave pending termination as SAPD and internal probes move forward....
Little girl finds mother's gun in closet, accidentally shoots and kills herself
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded inside a northwest Harris County apartment Thursday night when a 4-year-old girl found her own mother’s gun hidden inside a closet — and accidentally pulled the trigger.In a matter of sec...
Bandera County issues burn ban as dry conditions raise wildfire risk
Bandera County has issued a burn ban as dry conditions raise wildfire risk. Officials urge residents to avoid burning trash, use disposal sites, and note only covered burn barrels are allowed....
Man shot in the calf during late night pool party
San Antonio police are investigating after a car pulled up and opened fire at a late-night pool party at Copper Pointe Apartments around 4 a.m. A man in his 20s was shot in the calf and is stable....
One person displaced after unattended food causes house fire
San Antonio: Unattended food sparked a late-night kitchen fire at Fred townhomes near Fredericksburg Rd. Cabinets and stove ignited, black smoke poured from the door. No injuries, but one resident is displaced....
Texas 'Camo Alert' expired with no alerts issued; veterans push for a new approach
Texas created a special missing-person alert intended to help locate veterans in mental health crisis. But records obtained by the News 4 I-Team show only 24 ve...
BCSO requesting help finding truck involved in fatal hit-and-run crash in southeast Bexar County
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help finding a truck believed to be involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in southeast Bexar County . The sheriff’s office said the suspect’s vehicle is a 2004 to 2008 Ford F-150 with damage to the front right side. The...
Suspect accused of sexual assault swiftly taken into custody by deputies
Guadalupe County deputies arrested Bradley Lyn Baker, 40, on a sexual assault warrant after an overnight probe tied to Still Meadow Road. He was taken into custody during a morning traffic stop in Seguin....
Seguin High School evacuated during dismissal after bomb threat reported to police
A heavy police presence was reported at Seguin High School, prompting officials to ask the public to stay away from the area.In a post on Facebook, the Seguin Police Department said there is “currently a heavy police...