Human-rights advocates blast San Antonio police for going to Dubai competition

Police groups from countries with poor human-rights records, including Russia, China and the Philippines, also participated.

by Sanford Nowlin March 26, 2024October 3, 2024

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San Antonio police receive new tip on disappearance of missing child Lina Khil

SAPD searched an area roughly five minutes away from the Northwest San Antonio spot where Khil was last seen.

by Michael Karlis February 15, 2024March 19, 2025

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Judge throws out trespass case against San Antonio far-right ‘citizen journalist’

Hernando Arce was charged with criminal trespassing after he was arrested filming migrants at San Antonio International Airport.

by Michael Karlis February 14, 2024June 8, 2025

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San Antonio police officer suspended for napping, talking about having on-duty sex

The officer also failed to turn on his body camera 60 times on 60 calls, according to police records cited by the Express-News.

by Sanford Nowlin February 12, 2024October 13, 2024

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Internet sleuth accuses San Antonio police of corruption, prompts rebuke from chief

Internet personality TizzyEnt alleges that an SAPD detective hindered an investigation. Chief William McManus pushed back in a tweet.

by Michael Karlis January 23, 2024May 31, 2025

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After break-in, San Antonio’s Smashin Crab asks for help locating thieves

Suspects ripped off the locally based restaurant chain for $5,000 in goods.

by Nina Rangel January 16, 2024May 7, 2025

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Victor Wembanyama, 2023 in Review: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Plenty of readers were also curious about Texas Lonhorns fans blaming Ted Cruz for their team’s loss in the Sugar Bowl.

by San Antonio Current Staff January 5, 2024May 20, 2024

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San Antonio father, son charged in connection with death of pregnant teen Savanah Soto

Christopher Preciado, 19, is charged with capital murder. His father, Ramon Preciado, 53, is charged with abuse of a corpse.

by Michael Karlis January 4, 2024August 24, 2024

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

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Two San Antonio police officers suspended for failure to respond to calls

Officers Michael Garcia and Stephanie Cherry were accused of rules violations including neglect of duty, failing to obey a lawful order and failing to respond promptly to calls.

by Sanford Nowlin January 3, 2024March 29, 2025

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Total of 18 San Antonio police officers, Bexar deputies arrested in 2023

The charges range from murder and fatal hit-and-run to illegal recording and indecency with a child, records show.

by Sanford Nowlin January 2, 2024May 4, 2025

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San Antonio Police Department to conduct bomb squad training this week

Don’t panic if you hear explosions on the city’s South Side, SAPD officials said.

by Michael Karlis December 19, 2023September 5, 2024

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DA’s office drops charge against one San Antonio officer accused of beating suspect

The same day, the DA added a second charge against the other officer accused of punching a man inside his East Side home.

by Sanford Nowlin November 30, 2023October 2, 2024

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San Antonio police officer gets 30-day suspension for shopping, home visits while on duty

Officer Mark Walaski was also disciplined in 2017 for having a relationship with a woman accused of prostitution.

by Sanford Nowlin November 21, 2023July 24, 2025

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San Antonio police say attack decried as Islamophobic in viral clip isn’t hate crime

The video shared online alleged a man hurled rocks at the car of a woman in Sonoma Ranch wearing a head scarf.

by Michael Karlis November 8, 2023January 30, 2024

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San Antonio police say they’re vigilant as Hamas figure calls for ‘Day of Jihad’

The Rim and the Barshop Jewish Community Center also are stepping up security.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2023December 3, 2023

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San Antonio City Council passes $3.7 billion budget. Here are the highlights.

Money for Animal Care Services, SAPD and a women’s reproductive health fund took center stage at Thursday’s meeting.

by Michael Karlis September 14, 2023January 10, 2025

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Texas National Guard disbanded intelligence wing after members used WhatsApp to spy on migrants

Four members of the unit working on Gov. Greg Abbott’s border mission have been punished after whistleblowers reported the surveillance operation violated long-standing rules against state-run spy operations.

by Davis Winkie, Military Times, and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune August 29, 2023June 16, 2024

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Mother of woman inadvertently shot and killed by San Antonio police sues city

Police said they were aiming for the woman’s estranged husband but hit her instead.

by Abe Asher July 26, 2023April 15, 2025

An SAPD officer turned himself in after a warrant was issued for his arrest, department officials said.

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DWI arrests in San Antonio up nearly 20% since 2020

Police made 54 DWI arrests over the Fourth of July holiday weekend in San Antonio.

by Michael Karlis July 10, 2023November 1, 2024

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Fiesta Texas Fireworks, Police Misconduct: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Also racking up big numbers were our interview with San Antonio-native funnyman Jeff Hiller and a story about a woman rolling in a pile of horse manure on 6th Street in Austin.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 7, 2023December 31, 2023