Protesters carry a banner during a demonstration last month against the recent multi-agency raid.

50 San Antonio cops helped with last month’s still-murky immigration raid

Federal agents swept up 140 people in the raid but still haven’t released vital details such as their names and where they’re being detained.

by Sanford Nowlin December 5, 2025December 5, 2025

Federal agents swept up 140 people in the raid but still haven’t released vital details such as their names and where they’re being detained.

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

San Antonio News

Two probationary San Antonio police officers fired after being arrested in separate incidents

One reportedly was booked on a misdemeanor family violence charge, while the other allegedly created a disturbance at a downtown bar.

by Sanford Nowlin November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

San Antonio News

Alleged San Antonio kitten strangler in police custody

Ryan Berlanga is charged with cruelty to a non-livestock animal over the reported incident, which took place at a Southwest San Antonio apartment complex.

by Michael Karlis November 19, 2025November 19, 2025

SAPD Officer Jacob Ryan turned himself into the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday.

San Antonio News

San Antonio police officer faces 3 felony counts of injury to a child

Officer Jacob Ryan turned himself in Tuesday over what SAPD officials described as ‘off-duty incidents.’

by Sanford Nowlin November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

San Antonio News

Jury acquits San Antonio police officers charged with murder in Melissa Perez shooting

The trial marked the first time an SAPD officer had been tried with murder charges stemming from an on-duty shooting.

by Michael Karlis November 10, 2025November 12, 2025

An SAPD officer suspended this summer was accused of yanking a suspect from the back of a patrol vehicle, causing her to hit the ground.

San Antonio News

San Antonio police officer suspended over excessive force, failure to report incident, records show

Officer Jordan Helire was suspended for 30 days, according to disciplinary documents.

by Sanford Nowlin October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio police officer suspended for striking suspect, delaying the man’s medical care

Despite an ‘obvious injury’ the suspect didn’t received medical assistance for an hour and a half after his arrest, documents state.

by Sanford Nowlin September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

San Antonio News

San Antonio man arrested over online threat about UTSA Charlie Kirk vigil

Xaelyn Dunbar, 19, is charged with terroristic threat and is being held on a $40,000 bond.

by Michael Karlis September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

News

San Antonio youth accused of planning mass shooting gets two years’ probation

The boy, who entered a plea Friday, will serve his sentence in a juvenile residential facility.

by Michael Karlis September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

A modern security camera attached to a building's exterior wall oversees an entrance area.

Bad Takes

Bad Takes: As San Antonio looks into new surveillance tech for its police, be wary of weaponization

There’s reason for SA residents to be wary about being constantly watched.

by Kevin Sanchez September 8, 2025September 8, 2025

News

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

News

Forum on Joss slaying highlights rift between San Antonio’s queer community and SAPD

Members of the community used the forum to highlight their own stories of homophobic threats and police response.

by Stephanie Koithan June 6, 2025June 25, 2025

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San Antonio’s top cop says department premature in saying Jonathan Joss’ death wasn’t hate crime

‘I will own that and simply say we shouldn’t have done that,’ Chief William McManus said of its statement about the King of the Hill actor’s death.

by Sanford Nowlin and Stephanie Koithan June 5, 2025July 30, 2025

News

San Antonio police officer disciplined for slashing tires of bike, trailer at homeless encampment

Officer Kenneth Cortez is serving a 30-day suspension for violating department rules about destruction of property.

by Sanford Nowlin April 17, 2025April 22, 2025

News

San Antonio police officer gets 45-day suspension for repeated ‘unsolicited’ visits to woman’s home

After the officer took the woman to a park in his vehicle, she reported feeling ‘uncomfortable’ and ‘very scared,’ records show.

by Sanford Nowlin April 16, 2025July 30, 2025

News

San Antonio activists warn bills before Texas Legislature would hide police disciplinary records

Locals are watching the Texas Lege as they work on a mural honoring San Antonians slain by police.

by Stephanie Koithan April 4, 2025July 16, 2025

News

San Antonio police officer suspended for driving at excessive speeds nearly 100 times

Officer Elliott E. Torres displayed a failure to ‘use sound judgment,’ according to police disciplinary documents.

by Sanford Nowlin March 29, 2025July 30, 2025

News

Body found at San Antonio’s Jefferson High School, and police say it’s a suicide

The isolated incident does not involve staff or students, according to SAPD.

by Michael Karlis March 28, 2025April 2, 2025

News

San Antonio police detective fired over claims he used excessive force during arrests

SAPD officials also maintain detective Jack E. Harper III attempted to cover up his use of excessive force.

by Sanford Nowlin February 27, 2025May 14, 2025

News

San Antonio police officer arrested on allegations that he assaulted his wife

Officer Ruben Vasquez, 53, now faces charges of assault bodily injury-family.

by Sanford Nowlin February 7, 2025February 17, 2025