San Antonio’s ‘dopest lawyer’ arrested on drug possession, DWI charges

San Antonio cannabis attorney Daniel Mehler was reportedly arrested on allegations he hurled stuff at his girlfriend’s house while driving drunk.

by Michael Karlis October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

San Antonio cannabis attorney Daniel Mehler was reportedly arrested on allegations he hurled stuff at his girlfriend’s house while driving drunk.

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San Antonio police officer turns self in after he’s investigated for DWI related to single-vehicle crash

Officer David McCall’s blood alcohol content was reportedly three times over the legal limit.

by Sanford Nowlin August 15, 2025August 20, 2025

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San Antonio police officer under DWI investigation after allegedly wrecking vehicle into house’s front yard

Deputies asked for a blood-draw warrant for David McCall, a 17-year SAPD veteran, following the crash.

by Sanford Nowlin August 6, 2025August 15, 2025

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Ivalis Meza Gonzalez becomes 3rd San Antonio council member in as many years to catch DWI charge

Gonzalez was absent from Mayor Jones’ special Project Marvel meeting on Friday.

by Michael Karlis July 25, 2025August 14, 2025

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San Antonio among 5 U.S. cities with highest risk for drunk-driving fatalities

Only Austin, Chicago and Dallas ranked higher on the new study.

by Sanford Nowlin March 3, 2025July 31, 2025

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Clayton Perry weighing run for San Antonio mayor despite pleading no contest to DWI

A former Perry aide said the one-time councilman’s biggest obstacle to becoming mayor aren’t his past legal problems but his right-wing politics.

by Michael Karlis May 14, 2024January 18, 2025

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San Antonio City Council approves code of conduct, but not without debate

Some on the dais warned that the document’s vague wording could allow council to punish members over unpopular views.

by Sanford Nowlin February 2, 2024March 17, 2024

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San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte has strong defense in DWI arrest, legal experts say

Body-cam footage from the incident was publicly released hours after Mayor Ron Nirenberg stripped Whyte of his committee assignments.

by Michael Karlis January 12, 2024November 9, 2024

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Reporter with San Antonio’s KSAT arrested on drunk driving charge

John Paul Barajas was speeding and drifting between lanes when he was pulled over early Sunday, his station reports.

by Michael Karlis November 7, 2023January 2, 2025

Republican and Democratic officials have offered vastly different responses to the Austin mass shooting.

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Off-duty San Antonio cop charged with DWI after his truck was stuck on median

The off-duty officer refused to take part in a standard field sobriety test, but authorities later obtained a warrant to draw blood, according to a report.

by Sanford Nowlin September 25, 2023May 17, 2025

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Off-duty San Antonio Park Police officer busted on suspicion of DWI

The department served officer Larry Gonzales with a notice of proposed termination.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2023June 18, 2024

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‘Rainey Street Ripper,’ Starship Explosion: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Despite all the crazy news going on this week, our most-read story was about a study declaring Texas A&M one of the nation’s most cult-like colleges.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 21, 2023August 3, 2023

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Steve Browne, daytime TV stalker: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Stories dealing with organized gambling’s efforts to gain entry into the Texas market and concerns about SAPD’s new “hot spot” policing strategy also racked up lots of reads.

by San Antonio Current Staff February 10, 2023August 3, 2023