SAPD Arrests Man Who Allegedly Lied About Shooting
POSTED: Thursday, August 25, 2005
UPDATED: 9:55 am CDT August 25,
2005
SAN ANTONIO -- San Antonio police arrested a 19-year-old man Wednesday on perjury charges in connection with information he gave to detectives about a shooting that left his infant wounded.An arrest warrant for Abelardo Valdez was based on false sworn statements he made to police that resulted in the arrest of Joe Garcia on Aug. 16.Following the arrest, Valdez recanted his story and Garcia was released from jail due to insufficient evidence the next day.Police believe that Valdez made the sworn statements with the intent to deceive and knew what the statements meant.Valdez is the father of 9-month-old Jacob Valdez, who was injured in a shooting that occurred Aug. 15 in the 5900 block of Fairshire.The investigation into the shooting continues and anyone with information on the case is urged to call the SAPD's Homicide Unit at (210) 207-7635.
Previous Stories:
- August 18, 2005: Teen Accused Of Shooting Baby, Mother Released From Jail
- August 16, 2005: Police Arrest Man For Shooting Of Baby, Mother
- August 16, 2005: CPS Removes Wounded Baby From Mother's Custody
- August 15, 2005: 9-Month-Old Baby, Teenage Mother Wounded In Hail Of Gunfire
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