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Attorney: Brad Simpson business partner sitting in holding cell for 5 days, doesn’t have access to proper meals, showers
Read full article: Attorney: Brad Simpson business partner sitting in holding cell for 5 days, doesn’t have access to proper meals, showersThe attorney for James Cotter — a longtime business associate of Brad Simpson — is demanding changes to his client’s conditions at the Bexar County Jail, accusing District Attorney Joe Gonzales and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar of trying to coerce Cotter into cooperating.
Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpson’s motion to change bond conditions
Read full article: Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpson’s motion to change bond conditionsBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales plans to challenge a motion to change Brad Simpson’s bond conditions.
Brad Simpson wants some of his bond conditions changed, his attorney says
Read full article: Brad Simpson wants some of his bond conditions changed, his attorney saysBrad Simpson, who is facing a family violence charge, among others, is asking a Bexar County court to amend bond conditions so Simpson can have contact with his children, his attorney said.
Legal expert weighs in on challenges of prosecuting a case without a body
Read full article: Legal expert weighs in on challenges of prosecuting a case without a bodyAs the investigation into Suzanne Clark Simpson's disappearance stretches on, legal questions arise about the possibility of prosecuting a suspect in a murder case when the victim’s body is never found.
Brad Simpson’s illegal ‘machine gun’ hidden by friend inside wall at Dominion home, police say
Read full article: Brad Simpson’s illegal ‘machine gun’ hidden by friend inside wall at Dominion home, police sayThe husband of missing Olmos Park woman Suzanne Clark Simpson faces two additional charges, according to jail records.
Fewer than 10 violent crimes reported in Olmos Park in last decade, FBI says
Read full article: Fewer than 10 violent crimes reported in Olmos Park in last decade, FBI saysAs national attention has focused on the small, affluent community of Olmos Park while authorities search for Suzanne Clark Simpson, crime statistics published by the FBI show how rare cases of violent crime are there.
Brad Simpson business partner arrested on felony charges 2 weeks after Suzanne’s disappearance
Read full article: Brad Simpson business partner arrested on felony charges 2 weeks after Suzanne’s disappearanceA longtime business associate of Brad Simpson was arrested late Monday on felony charges, two weeks after Simpson’s wife Suzanne Clark Simpson was reported missing.
Search for missing mother Suzanne Clark Simpson focuses on wooded areas in Olmos Park
Read full article: Search for missing mother Suzanne Clark Simpson focuses on wooded areas in Olmos ParkNearly two weeks after the disappearance of Olmos Park mother Suzanne Clark Simpson, the city’s mayor said the search will resume within city limits.
No evidence found in landfill search for missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Clark Simpson
Read full article: No evidence found in landfill search for missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Clark SimpsonThe Texas Department of Public Safety said they have found no evidence tied to missing Olmos Park woman Suzanne Clark Simpson after four days of searching at a southeast Bexar County landfill.
TIMELINE: Disappearance of Suzanne Clark Simpson, arrest of husband Brad Simpson
Read full article: TIMELINE: Disappearance of Suzanne Clark Simpson, arrest of husband Brad SimpsonThe search for Suzanne Clark Simpson is ongoing. The Olmos Park mother of four and Realtor was last seen on Sunday, Oct. 6, and her husband, Brad Simpson, has since been arrested on charges unrelated to her disappearance. Here’s a timeline of events in this case.
Search and Support San Antonio aimed at helping families of missing people
Read full article: Search and Support San Antonio aimed at helping families of missing peopleFor those who work with Search and Support San Antonio, it’s a never-give-up mentality. The nonprofit helps find missing people and advocates for families in their time of need.
Suzanne Clark Simpson’s brother-in-law says his sibling’s refusal to cooperate with police ‘is unacceptable’
Read full article: Suzanne Clark Simpson’s brother-in-law says his sibling’s refusal to cooperate with police ‘is unacceptable’The brother-in-law of Suzanne Clark Simpson reprimanded his jailed brother on social media for refusing to cooperate with police in connection with the disappearance of the missing Olmos Park mother of four.
Landfill search for missing mother Suzanne Clarke Simpson enters day 3
Read full article: Landfill search for missing mother Suzanne Clarke Simpson enters day 3Authorities have entered the third day of searching a landfill in southeast Bexar County for Suzanne Clark Simpson, an Olmos Park mother who disappeared over a week ago.
Brad Simpson faces federal charge for illegally owning short-barreled rifle, records show
Read full article: Brad Simpson faces federal charge for illegally owning short-barreled rifle, records showBrad Simpson is facing a federal charge for illegally owning a firearm, according to court records obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday evening.
Olmos Park police reveal what led them to SE Bexar County landfill in search for missing mother Suzanne Clark Simpson
Read full article: Olmos Park police reveal what led them to SE Bexar County landfill in search for missing mother Suzanne Clark SimpsonA multiple-agency search for mother Suzanne Clark Simpson is continuing at a southeast Bexar County landfill.
Brad Simpson’s bond reduction hearing canceled Tuesday due to his federal detainer
Read full article: Brad Simpson’s bond reduction hearing canceled Tuesday due to his federal detainerBrad Simpson’s bond reduction hearing for Tuesday morning has been canceled due to a federal detainer, or hold, that was placed on Simpson last week, KSAT confirmed Monday.
Authorities search SE Bexar County landfill in case of missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Simpson
Read full article: Authorities search SE Bexar County landfill in case of missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne SimpsonThe Texas Department of Public Safety set up a mobile command center at a landfill on the Southeast Side amid the search for Suzanne Clark Simpson.
‘Suzanne, we love you’: Mother of missing Olmos Park woman voices concerns at prayer vigil
Read full article: ‘Suzanne, we love you’: Mother of missing Olmos Park woman voices concerns at prayer vigilIt’s been one week since missing woman Suzanne Clark Simpson was last seen near her home in Olmos Park.
‘We will not stop until we find her’: Suzanne Simpson’s brother-in-law thanks law enforcement in ongoing search
Read full article: ‘We will not stop until we find her’: Suzanne Simpson’s brother-in-law thanks law enforcement in ongoing searchBarton Tinsley Simpson, Suzanne Simpson’s brother-in-law, released a new statement Sunday on social media.
Brad Simpson faces hold for questioning by federal authorities
Read full article: Brad Simpson faces hold for questioning by federal authoritiesFederal authorities on Friday placed a hold on the husband of an Olmos Park woman missing since early this week, adding another obstacle to Brad Simpson possibly being released from jail.
Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abused
Read full article: Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abusedThe husband of a missing woman out of Olmos Park was arrested on family violence charges. Survivors of domestic violence said this case should spark a bigger conversation in San Antonio.
‘I’m in total disbelief’: Mother-in-law of Suzanne Clark Simpson speaks with KSAT one day after her son’s arrest
Read full article: ‘I’m in total disbelief’: Mother-in-law of Suzanne Clark Simpson speaks with KSAT one day after her son’s arrestAs the search for Suzanne Clark Simpson continues and her husband, Brad Simpson, remains in custody, Brad Simpson’s mother spoke to KSAT on Thursday afternoon.
Friends of missing Olmos Park mother, Suzanne Simpson, struggle to stay positive
Read full article: Friends of missing Olmos Park mother, Suzanne Simpson, struggle to stay positiveHeather Affleck and Camille Mandigo said they have known Suzanne Simpson for years. They said her disappearance is out of character.
AFFIDAVIT: Missing Olmos Park woman’s husband ‘uncooperative,’ neighbor heard screams after fight
Read full article: AFFIDAVIT: Missing Olmos Park woman’s husband ‘uncooperative,’ neighbor heard screams after fightA neighbor told Olmos Park police he heard screams and saw a fight between Brad Simpson and Suzanne Clark Simpson before she was reported missing, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Husband of missing Olmos Park woman arrested on family violence charges faces expensive bond
Read full article: Husband of missing Olmos Park woman arrested on family violence charges faces expensive bondThe Kendall County Sheriff’s Office said Brad Simpson, 53, is facing a multi-million dollar bond in connection with family violence charges.
‘It’s hell’: Elderly residents forced to navigate stairs amid weekslong housing complex elevator outage
Read full article: ‘It’s hell’: Elderly residents forced to navigate stairs amid weekslong housing complex elevator outageThe elderly and disabled residents of a public housing apartment near Olmos Park say their elevator has been out of commission for weeks, causing fear and frustration as they try to navigate the stairs instead.
History Untold: A San Antonio neighborhood next to wealthy suburb
Read full article: History Untold: A San Antonio neighborhood next to wealthy suburbJust west of McCullough Avenue, across from the elegant homes in Olmos Park, is the Kenwood neighborhood, a once blighted area of sub-standard shotgun houses and unpaved streets.
Olmos Park man accused of impersonating lawyer during telephone court hearings; 2 arrested
Read full article: Olmos Park man accused of impersonating lawyer during telephone court hearings; 2 arrestedTwo local men have been arrested after federal authorities uncovered an attorney impersonation scheme.
Businesses are seeing a rise in break-ins. Olmos Park PD says it could be a trend
Read full article: Businesses are seeing a rise in break-ins. Olmos Park PD says it could be a trendOlmos Park Police Department is encouraging business owners to invest in security measures after seeing theft increases at local shops.
What happened in the May 7 local election: City, school bonds up and down; state amendments pass; new mayors
Read full article: What happened in the May 7 local election: City, school bonds up and down; state amendments pass; new mayorsThe two biggest bond packages on the ballot — $1.2 billion for the City of San Antonio and $992 million for Northside ISD — were both approved by voters.
Seven people arrested in Bexar County after child exploitation sting, Texas AG’s office says
Read full article: Seven people arrested in Bexar County after child exploitation sting, Texas AG’s office saysSeven people in Bexar County were arrested in a child exploitation sting after an undercover chat operation revealed they were soliciting to minors, according to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office.
San Antonio lawmaker to file utility reform bills to address power crisis in Texas Legislature
Read full article: San Antonio lawmaker to file utility reform bills to address power crisis in Texas LegislatureState Rep. Steve Allison represents District 121, which includes parts of north central and northeast San Antonio, as well as the cities of Alamo Heights, Terrell Hills, and Olmos Park. SAN ANTONIO – A state lawmaker from San Antonio plans to file two bills in the Texas Legislature regarding the power crisis that has left residents of Bexar County and millions of other Texans without electricity and water. “But I was surprised to learn that they, too, were without power and not afforded any emergency priority treatment.”Allison plans to file the bills in the Texas House soon. “I recognize that the cow is already out of the barn and the current crisis requires far more attention and resolution so we never suffer through something like this again,” Rep. Allison said. Greg Abbott declared the reform of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) an emergency item this legislative session.
Health care providers in Olmos Park work through holidays to administer COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Health care providers in Olmos Park work through holidays to administer COVID-19 vaccineSAN ANTONIO – A shipment of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine was well received by staff at an allergy clinic in Olmos Park on Wednesday. “Right now, the priority for phase one is our health care workers and also those people living in long term health care facilities that are of older age and higher risk,” Gonzalez said. Additionally, she became the first health care worker to be vaccinated against COVID-19 at STAAMP. But with the importance of this vaccine, health care workers there say they see the opportunity to administer it as a gift in itself. Related: UT Health San Antonio urges people to ‘be COVID cautious’ over the holidays
Firefighters dodge danger from live ammunition inside burning home in Olmos Park
Read full article: Firefighters dodge danger from live ammunition inside burning home in Olmos ParkSAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – Flames and smoke were only part of the concern for firefighters as they battled a fire in a home in Olmos Park Wednesday morning. Soon after crews arrived in the 100 block of Paloma Drive around 8 a.m., it became clear they also had to worry about live ammunition inside the home. As you know it’s pretty popular and common for residents to have ammunition,” said Chief Michael Goodreau with the Olmos Park Fire Department. (KSAT 12 News)Alamo Heights firefighters assisted Olmos Park with the use of a ladder truck, and crews from Terrell Hills helped out on the ground. They arrived later and stood by watching helplessly as firefighters struggled with flames that, for about an hour, refused to die.
Ammunition goes off as firefighters respond to house fire in Olmos Park
Read full article: Ammunition goes off as firefighters respond to house fire in Olmos ParkOLMOS PARK, Texas – Firefighters have responded to a fire at a single-story home in Olmos Park early Wednesday morning. The fire was called in around 8 a.m. at a home in the 100 block of Paloma Drive, not far from McCullough Avenue and Basse Road. Firefighters said when they arrived they found flames coming from the roof. Authorities say two people live inside the house, but that neither were home at the time of the fire. Police said ammunition inside the home at one point went off, forcing firefighters to back off.
Motorcyclist, SUV both crash at roundabout in Olmos Park, police say
Read full article: Motorcyclist, SUV both crash at roundabout in Olmos Park, police sayOLMOS PARK, Texas – The Olmos Park Police Department is investigating a pair of wrecks at a roundabout early Friday morning. Officers were called around 2 a.m. to a roundabout on McCullough Avenue after receiving word of a motorcyclist being thrown off a bike. According to police, during the investigation of the motorcycle crash, a sport utility vehicle slammed on its brakes, hitting the roundabout, damaging the front tires. The motorcyclist was treated at the scene by EMS for road rash. An officer said the driver of the SUV was distracted by a passenger, but was not injured.
Video gives inside look at historic 90-year-old Olmos Park mansion for sale
Read full article: Video gives inside look at historic 90-year-old Olmos Park mansion for saleTERRELL HILLS, Texas – An Olmos Park mansion, described as a garden home, is on the market for the third time in its 90-year history. The five-bedroom home with four full and two half-bathrooms sits on roughly three-quarters of an acre in Olmos Park, an enclave city within San Antonio with its own government, police force and city services. Browning, the listing agent for the property, narrates the video giving insight into the history of the home. Lake Como.”The garden home was built in 1929, according to Browning, who noted that the property’s library ceiling is hand-painted. Related Headlines:$3 million dollar Terrell Hills mansion was originally built as wedding presentTake a virtual tour through Gregg Popovich’s San Antonio homeVideo gives inside look at 12,000+ square foot Terrell Hills estate