Dog seized from NE Side home after animal cruelty case adopted by Iowa family, BCSO says
Read full article: Dog seized from NE Side home after animal cruelty case adopted by Iowa family, BCSO saysA dog seized from a Northeast Side home earlier this year after an investigation of animal cruelty has been adopted by a family in Iowa, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post.
Authorities ID teen driver fatally shot before crashing in Northeast Side neighborhood
Read full article: Authorities ID teen driver fatally shot before crashing in Northeast Side neighborhoodThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a teen driver who was shot and killed before crashing his car in a northeast Bexar County neighborhood.
BCSO looking for 13-year-old with medical condition last seen in east Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO looking for 13-year-old with medical condition last seen in east Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing teenager last seen in east Bexar County.
BCSO seeks public’s help in locating man linked to two shootings in far northwest Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO seeks public’s help in locating man linked to two shootings in far northwest Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in two separate shootings in far northwest Bexar County.
Furniture covered in feces, urine found at Schertz home where 70 animals were abandoned, affidavit says
Read full article: Furniture covered in feces, urine found at Schertz home where 70 animals were abandoned, affidavit saysMaria Maxcimiana Soliz, 61, and Ricardo Antonio Guajardo, 56, returned to Schertz Wednesday to surrender themselves to detectives.
BCSO: Parent of 2-year-old child found alone in west Bexar County neighborhood arrested, identified
Read full article: BCSO: Parent of 2-year-old child found alone in west Bexar County neighborhood arrested, identifiedThe mother of a 2-year-old child found in a diaper was arrested Tuesday. She posted bond early Wednesday morning, according to court records.
BCSO: 3 arrested in connection with West Side drug raids seizing more than 1,000 grams of meth, weapons
Read full article: BCSO: 3 arrested in connection with West Side drug raids seizing more than 1,000 grams of meth, weaponsMore than 1,000 grams of methamphetamine, cocaine and several weapons were recovered during two separate, though related, drug raids on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO: Man arrested, accused of killing wife after decomposed body found in south Bexar County home
Read full article: BCSO: Man arrested, accused of killing wife after decomposed body found in south Bexar County homeA man was arrested Sunday for allegedly killing his wife after deputies discovered a decomposed body inside a Bexar County home, according to the sheriff’s office.
SAPD statistics show recent traffic, DWI-related deaths and crashes over previous July 4 weekends
Read full article: SAPD statistics show recent traffic, DWI-related deaths and crashes over previous July 4 weekendsWhile millions of Texas drivers are hitting the roads for Fourth of July weekend, San Antonio police officers, Bexar County deputies and DPS troopers will be on patrol for suspected drivers who drive while intoxicated (DWI).
Victim injures head on pavement after parking lot confrontation, Somerset police chief says
Read full article: Victim injures head on pavement after parking lot confrontation, Somerset police chief saysA person was hospitalized after hitting their head on pavement during a confrontation in a Somerset parking lot, according to the Somerset Police Department.
Woman arrested for concealing 83 bundles of crystal meth in her car, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman arrested for concealing 83 bundles of crystal meth in her car, BCSO saysA 32-year-old woman was arrested after deputies found 83 bags of crystal methamphetamine inside her vehicle, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
BCSO urges people to come forward after man arrested, accused of indecency with child
Read full article: BCSO urges people to come forward after man arrested, accused of indecency with childInvestigators with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office are urging victims to come forward after a man was arrested for allegedly having sexual contact with a child.
BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and several federal agencies arrested three alleged human smugglers and recovered $20,000 in cash in south Bexar County.
Two people arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian, BCSO says
Read full article: Two people arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested in connection with a December hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
SAPD officer arrested, charged with assaulting family member, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies say
Read full article: SAPD officer arrested, charged with assaulting family member, Bexar County sheriff’s deputies saySan Antonio police said one of its officers was arrested and charged with family assault on Thursday afternoon.
BCSO says driver shot in apparent three-vehicle road rage incident near Southside High School
Read full article: BCSO says driver shot in apparent three-vehicle road rage incident near Southside High SchoolThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said one person was shot in an alleged multi-vehicle road rage incident on Saturday morning.
3 masked men rob armored truck employee at gunpoint on Northeast Side
Read full article: 3 masked men rob armored truck employee at gunpoint on Northeast SideThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in locating three men who robbed an armored truck employee at gunpoint on the Northeast Side.
Sheriff Salazar: ‘Never been our intention to create hardship for our area law enforcement’
Read full article: Sheriff Salazar: ‘Never been our intention to create hardship for our area law enforcement’In a message to San Antonio-area police chiefs this week, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar provided details of a new streamlined process for providing care to prisoners needing medical attention at the jail.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crime
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says growth in Somerset and Von Ormy leads to increase in crashes, crimeResidents living in Somerset and Von Ormy know their areas along State Highway 16 are growing. However, with the growth, officials said crime is on the rise in both communities.
BCSO records: Man’s detention officer position pulled due to wife’s devotion to La Santa Muerte
Read full article: BCSO records: Man’s detention officer position pulled due to wife’s devotion to La Santa MuerteA San Antonio man hired as a detention officer for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office had the job offer pulled days before starting at the academy because of his wife’s devotion to La Santa Muerte, a federal lawsuit and internal BCSO records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.

‘Absolutely betrayed’: SA woman slams Sheriff Salazar after felony bully prank case is rejected by prosecutors
Read full article: ‘Absolutely betrayed’: SA woman slams Sheriff Salazar after felony bully prank case is rejected by prosecutorsA San Antonio woman who helped her son mix a drink that later sent an elementary school student to the hospital said the Bexar County Sheriff’s rushed to charge her with felony injury to a child, even though the child was not injured.
Records show Northside ISD officer arrested, released in connection with October 2023 police shooting
Read full article: Records show Northside ISD officer arrested, released in connection with October 2023 police shootingA Northside ISD officer accused of shooting a woman at the Dub Farris Athletic Complex in October 2023 was arrested earlier this week.
TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; 2 men facing capital murder, rifle found in lake
Read full article: TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; 2 men facing capital murder, rifle found in lakeAfter nearly a year after its first arrest, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office arrested a second suspect and charged him with capital murder in connection with a northeast Bexar County shooting.
2 suspects connected to Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to Windsor Hollow shooting, records show
Read full article: 2 suspects connected to Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to Windsor Hollow shooting, records showAccording to court records, two men who were arrested in connection with a Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to a deadly shooting at a Northeast Bexar County townhome earlier this year.
Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO says
Read full article: Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said a fourth suspect in connection with an auto theft ring was arrested and booked into the county jail over the weekend.
Juvenile arrested, charged with terroristic threats toward East Central High School, BCSO says
Read full article: Juvenile arrested, charged with terroristic threats toward East Central High School, BCSO saysA 14-year-old female ECISD student has been arrested and charged with terroristic threats, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident happened this past Tuesday, as the sheriff’s office assisted East Central ISD police with a reported terroristic threat that was posted on an Instagram post toward East Central High School.
2 suspects on the run after Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was injured during pursuit, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 suspects on the run after Bexar County sheriff’s deputy was injured during pursuit, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies was injured Sunday during a suspected stolen vehicle pursuit in West Bexar County.
BCSO says 5-year-old drove away from store after being left in car with 3-year-old sibling
Read full article: BCSO says 5-year-old drove away from store after being left in car with 3-year-old siblingThe father of the children, Derrick Deloach, Sr., 41, has been arrested. He told deputies that he left the car running — and the children sleeping inside the car — while he shopped at a Family Dollar for about 10 minutes.
BCSO fires dispatcher months after she was charged with assaulting ex
Read full article: BCSO fires dispatcher months after she was charged with assaulting exA Bexar County Sheriff’s Office dispatcher has been terminated, months after San Antonio police said she assaulted her ex-spouse during an altercation at his residence.
BCSO deputy in critical condition after experiencing medical emergency, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: BCSO deputy in critical condition after experiencing medical emergency, sheriff’s office saysA Bexar County sheriff’s deputy experienced a medical emergency shortly after initiating a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
Interstate 37 southbound reopens after deadly crash forced closure in Southeast Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Interstate 37 southbound reopens after deadly crash forced closure in Southeast Bexar County, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the southbound lanes of I-37 were reopened Saturday afternoon.
‘She was proud of working here’: BCSO mourns 20-year-old female deputy killed in wrong-way crash
Read full article: ‘She was proud of working here’: BCSO mourns 20-year-old female deputy killed in wrong-way crashThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a young female deputy who was with the law enforcement agency less than a year.
Convicted sex offender escorted into city park by BCSO deputies accused of violating sex offender registry
Read full article: Convicted sex offender escorted into city park by BCSO deputies accused of violating sex offender registryA convicted sex offender escorted into a city park by BCSO deputies as authorities searched for a missing mother and her son has been arrested on a felony charge after investigators said he failed to report his home address on the state’s sex offender registry.
Sakai says Bexar County is ‘doing our very, very best’ to fix new criminal justice management system
Read full article: Sakai says Bexar County is ‘doing our very, very best’ to fix new criminal justice management systemBexar County Judge Peter Sakai said there are people working around-the-clock to fix the rocky rollout of the new Odyssey system, but "there's no blame here."
‘Shows a very low intelligence level’: Former BCSO lieutenant slams sheriff after getting $395,000 settlement
Read full article: ‘Shows a very low intelligence level’: Former BCSO lieutenant slams sheriff after getting $395,000 settlementA former Bexar County Sheriff’s lieutenant who received a $395,000 settlement from the county this spring told KSAT Sheriff Javier Salazar attempted to smear her name after she posted photos and videos of herself near the U.S. Capitol building during the January 6, 2021 riot.
BCSO changes protocols after convicted sex offender escorted into city park during search for missing mother and son
Read full article: BCSO changes protocols after convicted sex offender escorted into city park during search for missing mother and sonThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has changed its process for accepting outside resources at scenes after footage captured by KSAT showed a convicted sex offender standing with deputies in a city park as authorities searched for a missing mother and her son this spring.
‘A devastating round’: Bexar County sheriff describes impact of weapon used in Windsor Hollow shooting
Read full article: ‘A devastating round’: Bexar County sheriff describes impact of weapon used in Windsor Hollow shootingAs the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office searches for the people responsible for killing a four-year-old girl and injuring her family, the sheriff described the weapon he said caused devastating damage.
Northeast Side home was targeted by gunmen who killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others, sheriff says
Read full article: Northeast Side home was targeted by gunmen who killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others, sheriff saysNew information is coming forth the day after two men shot up a Northeast Side home, killing a 4-year-old girl and critically injuring four others.
Surveillance video shows shooting at Northeast Side home that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 others
Read full article: Surveillance video shows shooting at Northeast Side home that killed 4-year-old girl, injured 4 othersA shooting at 7:40 p.m. on May 8, 2024, in the 6700 block of Windsor Hollow Drive killed a 4-year-old girl and critically injured four others, including two other children. A video from a neighbor’s home surveillance camera shows two men pulling up to the home on Windsor Hollow Drive in a gray vehicle, getting out of the vehicle and opening fire on the residence where five people were inside. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office sent the video to KSAT in hopes of identifying the suspects and making arrests.
Bexar County pays $395K settlement to BCSO lieutenant fired after posting selfies at Capitol riot
Read full article: Bexar County pays $395K settlement to BCSO lieutenant fired after posting selfies at Capitol riotA Bexar County Sheriff’s lieutenant fired months after posting selfies outside the U.S. Capitol during the deadly 2021 riot has received a $395,000 settlement from the county, her attorney confirmed to KSAT Investigates.
Woman found dead in far West Bexar County identified; BCSO investigation remains ongoing
Read full article: Woman found dead in far West Bexar County identified; BCSO investigation remains ongoingInvestigators are still trying to find out who or what killed Lucinda Gutierrez Delgado, 44. Her body was found Wednesday morning along a busy road near Highway 90 and Highway 211.
BCSO searching for suspect caught on camera trying to break into home with prybar
Read full article: BCSO searching for suspect caught on camera trying to break into home with prybarThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man caught on camera attempting to break into a far West Side home with a prybar. The incident happened around 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Culebra Road and Galm Road.
Search underway for missing teenager last seen early Monday morning, BCSO says
Read full article: Search underway for missing teenager last seen early Monday morning, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 15-year-old who went missing early Monday morning. Connor Jacob Lowery is 5 feet 8 inches tall, 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, according to BCSO.
3 people arrested for smuggling 12 people in big rig found in Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: 3 people arrested for smuggling 12 people in big rig found in Bexar County, sheriff saysThree people were arrested Thursday after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies and the U.S. Border Patrol tracked down an 18-wheeler with 12 people in the trailer.
Homeowner shot, vehicles burglarized in far West Side neighborhood, deputies say
Read full article: Homeowner shot, vehicles burglarized in far West Side neighborhood, deputies sayA homeowner was shot while he was investigating a vehicle break-in outside his West Bexar County home early Tuesday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
Passersby find man with several gunshot wounds on rural southeast Bexar County road, sheriff says
Read full article: Passersby find man with several gunshot wounds on rural southeast Bexar County road, sheriff saysPassersby in southeast Bexar County found a man’s body on a rural road with gunshot wounds on Friday night, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Deputy assigned to Sakai’s security detail accused of flashing gun at teen, family during Selma dispute
Read full article: Deputy assigned to Sakai’s security detail accused of flashing gun at teen, family during Selma disputeA sheriff’s deputy assigned to County Judge Peter Sakai’s security detail is accused of flashing a gun at a teenager and his family outside a home in Selma, law enforcement records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
BCSO deputy was hired and worked for years despite facing felony theft warrant
Read full article: BCSO deputy was hired and worked for years despite facing felony theft warrantA former Bexar County sheriff’s detention officer who resigned this spring was hired and worked for the agency for years despite facing a felony theft warrant in Florida, BCSO officials confirmed Thursday.
VIDEO: St. Mary’s law student wins civil judgment against ex, gets arrested on theft warrant minutes later
Read full article: VIDEO: St. Mary’s law student wins civil judgment against ex, gets arrested on theft warrant minutes laterA St. Mary’s University School of Law student won a civil judgment in court against her ex-boyfriend last month only to get arrested on a theft warrant minutes later, footage captured by KSAT Investigates shows.
Man, 18, arrested for child pornography, sex assault of a 14-year-old girl, BCSO says
Read full article: Man, 18, arrested for child pornography, sex assault of a 14-year-old girl, BCSO saysBexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies with the Fugitive Apprehension Unit arrested an 18-year-old in connection with child sex crimes involving a 14-year-old.
BCSO deputy suspended 10 days after sibling used her firearm to pistol whip man
Read full article: BCSO deputy suspended 10 days after sibling used her firearm to pistol whip manDeputy Kimberly Vasquez, a nearly three-year veteran of BCSO, was handed the suspension in March, discipline records released to KSAT Investigates confirm.
All-clear issued at JBSA-Lackland; suspect arrested after making ‘comments’ prompting main gate closure
Read full article: All-clear issued at JBSA-Lackland; suspect arrested after making ‘comments’ prompting main gate closureThe all-clear was given at JBSA-Lackland on Thursday afternoon after a military bomb squad found no indications of an explosive.
Reality-based training prepares Bexar County deputies for dangerous active shooter situations
Read full article: Reality-based training prepares Bexar County deputies for dangerous active shooter situationsThis type of training is supposed to look, sound, and feel real, but it’s not. Its goal is to simulate the stress of a life-or-death situation.
Suspect accused of robbing 3 teens inside McDonald’s bathroom identified by BCSO
Read full article: Suspect accused of robbing 3 teens inside McDonald’s bathroom identified by BCSOA man is on the run after authorities said he robbed three teens inside a McDonald’s restaurant on the far West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Edgewood ISD officer who put knee on neck of teen previously dismissed from BCSO for excessive force
Read full article: Edgewood ISD officer who put knee on neck of teen previously dismissed from BCSO for excessive forceAn Edgewood Independent School District police officer seen on cell phone camera footage kneeling on the neck of a teenager late last year had previously been dismissed by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office for excessive force, personnel records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer supplies
Read full article: Auto glass shop owners seeing increased demand, scarcer suppliesAuto glass shop owners said there’s been a boom in business due to the increase in vehicle break-ins and the shortage of supplies that has continued since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
High school freshman shot and killed near home in far west Bexar County
Read full article: High school freshman shot and killed near home in far west Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has released few details about the shooting of Ted Johnson Jr., 15, beyond saying he was found unresponsive and shot multiple times in the 500 block of Lucrezia at 12:10 a.m. Sunday. He pronounced dead at University Hospital less than an hour later.
Wanted man with multiple felony convictions arrested again near Converse, deputies say
Read full article: Wanted man with multiple felony convictions arrested again near Converse, deputies sayA man with a lengthy criminal record and several active warrants was arrested late last week on multiple additional charges.
Video shows man accused of stealing $55K worth of equipment from construction site in East Bexar County
Read full article: Video shows man accused of stealing $55K worth of equipment from construction site in East Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in searching for a man who they say stole $55,000 worth of equipment from a construction site.
After a spike in 2021, use of force incidents at the Bexar County Jail are down this year
Read full article: After a spike in 2021, use of force incidents at the Bexar County Jail are down this yearThe number of incidents of Bexar County detention officers using force on inmates has dropped this year, after a noticeable spike in 2021, records analyzed by KSAT Investigates show.
BCSO more than doubles SAPD in law enforcement officer arrests in 2022
Read full article: BCSO more than doubles SAPD in law enforcement officer arrests in 2022Fifteen deputies, ranging from newly hired temporary jailers to longtime veterans of the agency, ended up on the wrong aside of the law this year, compared to just seven arrested officers from SAPD.
15-day suspension for BCSO deputy who failed to lock jail door, leading to inmate beating
Read full article: 15-day suspension for BCSO deputy who failed to lock jail door, leading to inmate beatingA Bexar County Sheriff’s detention officer was suspended 15 days earlier this year after an investigation determined he failed to lock a jail unit door, leading a group of inmates to assault one another.
Man accused of shooting, killing BCSO K-9 Chucky goes to trial
Read full article: Man accused of shooting, killing BCSO K-9 Chucky goes to trialProsecutors say one of the shots Mireles fired hit the 5-year-old Belgian Malinois. However, Mireles's indictment does not specifically claim he killed Chucky, but rather that he shot at the dog, which would likely kill or injure it.
Bad blood between Grey Forest mayor, police administration preceded department’s implosion
Read full article: Bad blood between Grey Forest mayor, police administration preceded department’s implosionThe temporary loss of what some residents call the city’s “24/7 police coverage” has pitted neighbor against neighbor with one faction blaming Waldrop and the other blaming a law enforcement agency that detractors say lacked initiative and clear operating standards.
BCSO deputies losing $680,000 in leave time a year, records show
Read full article: BCSO deputies losing $680,000 in leave time a year, records showBexar County Sheriff’s deputies have lost out on more than $680,000 in accrued leave each of the past two years, internal records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Second Bexar County jail study focuses on morale improvements to fight staffing shortage
Read full article: Second Bexar County jail study focuses on morale improvements to fight staffing shortageThough jail staffing was just one aspect of the review by American Correctional Consultants, it remains one of the primary focuses for commissioners, who approve millions of dollars for forced overtime at the jail every year.
BCSO deputy suspended after repeated outbursts toward female sergeants
Read full article: BCSO deputy suspended after repeated outbursts toward female sergeantsA Bexar County sheriff’s deputy who repeatedly yelled at female sergeants in a series of incidents this spring was suspended 15 days, BCSO discipline records show.
Suspended BCSO deputy told Somerset superintendent’s son to delete explicit photos of classmate from phone
Read full article: Suspended BCSO deputy told Somerset superintendent’s son to delete explicit photos of classmate from phoneA Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy has been suspended after an internal investigation found he advised the son of Somerset Independent School District’s superintendent to delete explicit photos and a video of a female classmate off his phone.
Victims’ families call for state to remove Bexar County sheriff from Anaqua Springs case
Read full article: Victims’ families call for state to remove Bexar County sheriff from Anaqua Springs caseTwo families made strong accusations Monday against Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar and his office for the handling of shooting deaths of two young girls and their mother in the Anaqua Springs neighborhood in Boerne in 2019.
BCSO: Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies seize over $1 million in narcotics
Read full article: BCSO: Man arrested on multiple charges after deputies seize over $1 million in narcoticsA man is behind bars after he was discovered with over $1 million in narcotics, along with drug paraphernalia and weapons, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Records: Less than a quarter of BCSO deputy COVID-19 benefits claims have been approved
Read full article: Records: Less than a quarter of BCSO deputy COVID-19 benefits claims have been approvedBexar County Sheriff’s detention officers and deputies who have applied for COVID-19 workers’ compensation benefits since the start of the pandemic have been denied more than 75 percent of the time, records obtained by KSAT Investigates confirm.
BCSO deputy suspended after inmate found with loaded gun
Read full article: BCSO deputy suspended after inmate found with loaded gunDeputy Victor Jimenez III on March 10 brought a prisoner into the Bexar County Jail’s south tower for processing. The prisoner was then searched by a deputy from the agency’s Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) who found the prisoner in possession of a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun, according to Jimenez’s suspension report.