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crime1 year ago

Tragic Discovery: Bodies of Missing Mother and Son Found in San Antonio Park

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office suspects that the bodies found near a San Antonio park are linked to an Amber Alert for 3-year-old Kaden Kriger, whose mother, Savannah Kriger, is considered the suspect in his disappearance. The bodies were found in a drainage ditch along with a gun, and the incident is being investigated as a homicide. Authorities received a welfare check call to Kriger's home, where details inside raised concerns for the child and Savannah. It's believed there was an ongoing custody battle between the parents for the child.

crime1 year ago

"Burglary Suspect Caught on Camera Fleeing Texas Home Break-In Attempt"

A burglary suspect in Texas was caught on surveillance video attempting to break into a home near San Antonio, but fled when he was unable to gain entry and heard someone inside screaming. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for the suspect, described as a heavyset Hispanic male with tattoos, and his alleged lookout. The suspect was seen trying to manipulate the home's security camera before using a prybar to try to open the door. Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office.

crime1 year ago

"Mother arrested for spiking drink to harm son's school bully, sending him to hospital"

A Texas mother was arrested after concocting a drink for her son to give to his school bully, resulting in the child being hospitalized. The drink, made of lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and Gatorade, was given to the bully by the mother's son, causing the child to experience nausea and a headache. Although the drink was non-toxic, the incident led to the child being hospitalized. The mother was charged with injury to a child causing bodily injury, and the investigation is ongoing.

immigration2 years ago

Migrants Found in Stolen Trailer and Tanker Truck on I-35, Driver Detained

Twelve migrants, including two women and ten men from Honduras, Guatemala, and Mexico, were discovered huddled together in the back of a stolen 18-wheeler during a traffic stop on I-35 in south Bexar County. The driver, who was found with a gun, has been detained by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. The migrants were in good health but were being checked by EMS as a precaution. Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to the scene. The driver's identity and potential charges have not been released.

crime2 years ago

Arrest Made in Horrific Hit-and-Run Decapitation Case, BCSO Reports

A 27-year-old woman, Savannah Mercedes Lopez, has been arrested by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) in San Antonio after being connected to a hit-and-run crash that resulted in the internal decapitation of a 62-year-old man. The victim's body was found by a pedestrian the day after the incident, showing no external injuries. Further investigation revealed severe internal injuries, including a brain bleed, broken bones, and organs damage. BCSO investigators located a white Dodge pickup truck with matching damage and bodily fluids of the victim. Lopez, who has a history of DWI, admitted to driving the truck. No other arrests are expected, and the victim's identity has not been released.

crime2 years ago

Wrong-way crashes claim multiple lives in Bexar County, driver charged.

Christopher James Davila, 39, has been charged with intoxication manslaughter and other charges after driving his pickup truck with two children inside in the wrong direction on Highway 90 in San Antonio, hitting a sedan head-on and killing the driver. Davila and the children were taken to the hospital, with Davila suffering from multiple serious injuries. He is also awaiting indictment on a previous charge of evading arrest or detention with a vehicle.

crime2 years ago

Texas woman arrested for stealing machine gun from Converse gun range using dead sister's identity.

Despite the arrest of Amber Herring for allegedly stealing a submachine gun from a Converse gun range, the weapon, identified as a Heckler Koch Fully Automatic 9mm MP5, is still missing. Bexar County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating the weapon and urges anyone with information to contact them. The MP5 submachine gun is capable of firing up to 800 rounds per minute.

crime2 years ago

Woman caught on camera stealing machine gun from Converse shooting range.

A woman stole a Heckler Koch Fully Automatic 9mm MP5 machine gun from LoneStar Handgun shooting range in Converse, Texas, on Friday. The woman provided a fake phone number and email address and drove off in a white Ford Ranger extended cab. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is asking for help in identifying and locating the suspect. The owner of the shooting range is hoping someone recognizes her so they can get the gun off the streets.

crime2 years ago

Barricaded Man Holds Two Children Hostage in Southeast Bexar County.

A man is barricaded with two children inside a home in Southeast Bexar County, following a domestic violence situation. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is trying to get the man to come outside and talk with them, and there is no known threat to the children or law enforcement. The incident is contained to the home, but the nearby East Central High School has increased police presence as a precaution. Traffic may be impacted in the area.

missing-person2 years ago

Missing El Paso Wrestler Found Safe in Austin

Lynnette Martinez, an El Paso woman who disappeared after going to a UFC event in San Antonio, has been found safe and alive in downtown Austin by the University of Texas Police Department. Prior to her disappearance, Martinez left a home in west Bexar County to attend the event, but it was unclear if she actually attended. Her phone went silent, and a missing person's report was opened. Martinez's mother said her phone was turned on and a call was made to a friend a few days later before it was turned off again.

crime2 years ago

Arrest made in McDonald's robbery targeting teens.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for 19-year-old Mauricio Chavez Balderas, who is suspected of robbing three juveniles at gunpoint in a McDonald's bathroom on the far Westside of San Antonio. Balderas is believed to have fled the scene in a black Mercedes sedan with four other individuals. He is wanted on three counts of aggravated robbery and is known to frequent certain areas of San Antonio. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.

crime2 years ago

BCSO identifies suspect in McDonald's bathroom robbery of 3 teens.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for Maurico Chavez Balderas, a 19-year-old suspect accused of robbing three teens inside a McDonald's bathroom on the far West Side. Balderas is wanted for three counts of aggravated robbery and is known to pass through the areas of Culebra/Tally Road, Cottonwood Way/Wiseman, and the Leon Valley area. He typically rides a bicycle for transportation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the BCSO Public Safety & Communications Division.