Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvements
Read full article: Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvementsNeighbors tell KSAT speeding and missing safety features have turned Roosevelt Avenue into a deadly danger zone. That’s why they’re calling on the city and state for help.
How the Bexar County DA’s Office, SAPD and San Antonio police union reacted to ex-SAPD officers’ not guilty verdict
Read full article: How the Bexar County DA’s Office, SAPD and San Antonio police union reacted to ex-SAPD officers’ not guilty verdictMultiple organizations, including the San Antonio Police Officers Association, shared their reactions with KSAT to the three former SAPD officers acquitted in Melissa Perez's death.
FULL VERDICT TIMELINE: The 21st — and final day — in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s murder
Read full article: FULL VERDICT TIMELINE: The 21st — and final day — in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s murderFollowing approximately 90 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned not guilty verdicts for Eleazar Alejandro, Alfred Flores and Nathan Villalobos on Monday afternoon.
Prosecution rebuttal witness disqualified from testifying to jury in ex-SAPD officers’ murder trial
Read full article: Prosecution rebuttal witness disqualified from testifying to jury in ex-SAPD officers’ murder trialA longtime forensic criminologist ended testimony on Friday as the trial of three ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez’s 2023 death completed its 20th day.
3D forensic expert shows jurors analysis of Melissa Perez shooting in trial’s 19th day
Read full article: 3D forensic expert shows jurors analysis of Melissa Perez shooting in trial’s 19th dayA 3D forensic analyst took the stand on Thursday in the trial of three ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez's shooting death.
Crime expert with nearly five decades of experience called to testify on Day 18 in Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Crime expert with nearly five decades of experience called to testify on Day 18 in Melissa Perez murder trialOne day after calling its first active SAPD officer to testify, the joint defense team called Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Thomas Matjeka, its fourth witness, to the stand on Wednesday.
Joint defense team called active SAPD officer in Day 17 of Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Joint defense team called active SAPD officer in Day 17 of Melissa Perez murder trialThe defense team representing three former San Antonio police officers charged in Melissa Perez's death called Travis Thompson, its first active officer, to the stand on Tuesday afternoon.
‘Their behavior was reasonable’: Witness defends ex-officers on trial for Melissa Perez death
Read full article: ‘Their behavior was reasonable’: Witness defends ex-officers on trial for Melissa Perez deathBexar County prosecutors officially rested their case on Friday in the murder trial of three former SAPD officers.
SAPD detective’s body-worn camera shows interaction with Melissa Perez’s family after her death
Read full article: SAPD detective’s body-worn camera shows interaction with Melissa Perez’s family after her deathFollowing a sometimes contentious Tuesday in court, a San Antonio police detective returned to the stand on Wednesday morning for his third day of testimony.
Judge denies multiple state expert witnesses from testifying in Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Judge denies multiple state expert witnesses from testifying in Melissa Perez murder trialThe joint defense of three former SAPD officers asked presiding Judge Ron Rangel to bar state expert witnesses from taking the stand on Monday.
Bexar County medical examiner describes where, how often Melissa Perez was wounded by gunfire
Read full article: Bexar County medical examiner describes where, how often Melissa Perez was wounded by gunfireThe person in charge of conducting Melissa Perez’s 2023 autopsy report took the stand on Wednesday afternoon.
Jury reviews crime scene photos in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez shooting death
Read full article: Jury reviews crime scene photos in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez shooting deathThe images presented in court on Tuesday included photos of shell casings and scenes from inside Melissa Perez’s apartment. Jurors also saw the actual hammer she used in SAPD body camera footage on June 23, 2023.
Crime scene investigator gives jurors new look at Melissa Perez’s home on Day 8 of ex-officers’ trial
Read full article: Crime scene investigator gives jurors new look at Melissa Perez’s home on Day 8 of ex-officers’ trialDuring Monday’s testimony, San Antonio Police Department officer Andrew Chernak told jurors he believed the officers on the patio were justified in their actions at Melissa Perez’s apartment on June 23, 2023.
Defense continues to challenge state’s case in Melissa Perez murder trial of former SAPD officers
Read full article: Defense continues to challenge state’s case in Melissa Perez murder trial of former SAPD officersThe trial for three former San Antonio police officers charged in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez continued Monday with the defense questioning the state’s theory that the officers acted without justification.
Responding SAPD officer cites miscommunication on tactical plan at Melissa Perez’s home
Read full article: Responding SAPD officer cites miscommunication on tactical plan at Melissa Perez’s homeA chaotic Friday in court ended with a witness invoking their constitutional right, multiple denied mistrials and why a plan to enter Melissa Perez’s home never materialized.
Ex-sergeant on trial ‘OK’d decision to enter Melissa Perez’s home, SAPD officer says
Read full article: Ex-sergeant on trial ‘OK’d decision to enter Melissa Perez’s home, SAPD officer saysA San Antonio police officer ended his nearly four-day stint on the stand on Thursday, and a second SAPD officer offered insight as to why he entered a Southwest Side woman’s apartment before it became a deadly encounter.
From courtroom to community: How the Melissa Perez case could have lasting impact on law enforcement
Read full article: From courtroom to community: How the Melissa Perez case could have lasting impact on law enforcementAnother day of testimony wrapped up in the high-profile trial of three former San Antonio police officers accused in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez, a case closely watched for what it could mean for how law enforcement responds to mental health crises.
Body camera video shows different SAPD officer’s perspective of Melissa Perez shooting
Read full article: Body camera video shows different SAPD officer’s perspective of Melissa Perez shootingThe third day in the joint trial of three ex-San Antonio police officers concluded Tuesday evening after an emotional Day 2.
Jurors view first moments of SAPD response in Melissa Perez shooting case
Read full article: Jurors view first moments of SAPD response in Melissa Perez shooting caseJurors on Monday saw the first body camera footage from the night Melissa Perez was fatally shot by San Antonio police officers in June 2023, as the trial for three former officers charged in her death entered its second day.
Tensions boil again as trial is underway for ex-SAPD officers charged in death of San Antonio woman
Read full article: Tensions boil again as trial is underway for ex-SAPD officers charged in death of San Antonio womanTwo days after a feisty pretrial hearing, the prosecution and the defense sparred once more on Day 1 of the ex-officers’ trial Friday inside the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center.
Pretrial hearing gets tense ahead of trial for 3 ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez’s death
Read full article: Pretrial hearing gets tense ahead of trial for 3 ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez’s deathA pretrial hearing grew heated Wednesday as attorneys sparred over key issues ahead of the trial for three former San Antonio police officers charged in the death of Melissa Perez.
Fired SAPD lieutenant indicted, accused of altering discipline records in Melissa Perez case
Read full article: Fired SAPD lieutenant indicted, accused of altering discipline records in Melissa Perez caseA San Antonio police lieutenant fired last year after an internal affairs investigation determined he altered discipline records in the Melissa Perez shooting case has now been criminally charged, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
‘Didn’t need to happen’: New Braunfels man fatally stabbed while breaking up fight at dance hall
Read full article: ‘Didn’t need to happen’: New Braunfels man fatally stabbed while breaking up fight at dance hallIn the moments before his death, the wife of a New Braunfels man said he was acting with his heart. Mario Saldana, 52, was fatally stabbed over the weekend while trying to break up a fight.
Man killed in Pleasanton shooting overnight while walking with ex-girlfriend, police say
Read full article: Man killed in Pleasanton shooting overnight while walking with ex-girlfriend, police sayTwo men are in custody after Carlos Romero, 19, was shot and killed in the 500 block of Duck Street on Friday night.
Defense raises questions over possible missing evidence in ex-SAPD officers’ deadly shooting case
Read full article: Defense raises questions over possible missing evidence in ex-SAPD officers’ deadly shooting caseDefense attorneys for three former San Antonio police officers accused in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez are questioning missing evidence and calling the investigation “botched” as the case nears trial.
How Corinthians FC is shaping San Antonio’s soccer gems for college and professional careers
Read full article: How Corinthians FC is shaping San Antonio’s soccer gems for college and professional careersThe Women’s Premier Soccer League is a proving ground for talent nationwide, but here in San Antonio, Corinthians FC is showing what it means to nurture homegrown stars.
Judge dismisses 2 ex-SAPD officers from civil lawsuit filed by Melissa Perez’s family, records show
Read full article: Judge dismisses 2 ex-SAPD officers from civil lawsuit filed by Melissa Perez’s family, records showA U.S. Magistrate Judge dismissed two former San Antonio police officers listed as defendants in the civil lawsuit filed on behalf of Melissa Perez.
New Braunfels High School senior leaving on high note
Read full article: New Braunfels High School senior leaving on high noteSophia Perez graduated from New Braunfels High School with tremendous accolades, but her lasting legacy is the smile and kindness she shared with others during her four-year high school journey.
Woodlawn Lake Park open to Easter weekend campers in wake of several recent incidents
Read full article: Woodlawn Lake Park open to Easter weekend campers in wake of several recent incidentsSeveral recent incidents at Woodlawn Lake Park seem to cast a dark cloud over a place popular among San Antonians for Easter weekend camping.
Family of woman killed during mental health crisis continues fight for justice nearly two years later
Read full article: Family of woman killed during mental health crisis continues fight for justice nearly two years laterAnother hearing happened on Tuesday for the three ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s death. But there wasn’t much movement in the case.
‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Apparent murder-suicide involving 1-year-old child leaves San Antonio community confused
Read full article: ‘It’s just heartbreaking’: Apparent murder-suicide involving 1-year-old child leaves San Antonio community confusedAn apparent murder-suicide Wednesday night at Phil Hardberger Park involving a 1-year-old child has left North Side residents wondering why it happened.
Woman convicted of killing bicyclist in March 2022 sentenced to 12 years in prison
Read full article: Woman convicted of killing bicyclist in March 2022 sentenced to 12 years in prisonA Bexar County judge sentenced a woman to 12 years in prison on Friday after she was convicted of running over and killing a bicyclist two years ago.
The Unify League is soccer's latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super League
Read full article: The Unify League is soccer's latest incarnation of a breakaway European Super LeagueOrganizers of a breakaway European Super League have revealed new plans to create a rival to the Champions League.
Man accused of 2023 double murder to face trial, victim’s family reacts
Read full article: Man accused of 2023 double murder to face trial, victim’s family reactsA San Antonio man accused of capital murder in 2023 is heading to trial, but the victim’s families have expressed concerns following a previous outburst in court.
Two lives saved, four surgeries total: San Antonio couple scheduled for organ swap procedure next week
Read full article: Two lives saved, four surgeries total: San Antonio couple scheduled for organ swap procedure next weekElena Perez has lived with liver disease for 14 years. Now with a new cancer diagnosis, a liver donation could save her life.
Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election
Read full article: Emboldened 'manosphere' accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US electionAn emboldened fringe of right-wing “manosphere” influencers has seized on Donald Trump’s presidential win to justify and amplify misogynistic derision and threats online.
How has the city handled mental health calls since the death of Melissa Perez?
Read full article: How has the city handled mental health calls since the death of Melissa Perez?Over the last year, Melissa Perez’s death has pushed people across San Antonio to question how the city handles mental health calls.
‘My mom didn’t deserve that’: Daughter of woman shot, killed by SAPD seeks justice nearly 1 year later
Read full article: ‘My mom didn’t deserve that’: Daughter of woman shot, killed by SAPD seeks justice nearly 1 year laterJust days before the one-year mark of her death, Melissa Perez’s family still can’t believe what happened.
How to make Mother’s Day bouquets last longer
Read full article: How to make Mother’s Day bouquets last longerSan Antonio Flower Company says the biggest sellers for the Mother's Day holiday are carnations, red roses, peonies and white lilies. They offered some tips to help you extend the life of bouquets.
Woman charged in death of 3-year-old girl sentenced 18 years in prison, per plea deal
Read full article: Woman charged in death of 3-year-old girl sentenced 18 years in prison, per plea dealA woman who was taking care of a 3-year-old girl in 2022 was sentenced to 18 years in prison in the child’s death as part of a plea deal.
SAPD lieutenant fired, sergeant suspended for leaving shifts early the night Melissa Perez was shot, killed
Read full article: SAPD lieutenant fired, sergeant suspended for leaving shifts early the night Melissa Perez was shot, killedAn SAPD lieutenant has been terminated and a sergeant has been suspended seven days after each of them left their assigned shifts early the night Melissa Perez was shot and killed inside her Southwest Side apartment, discipline records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Woman charged in death of 3-year-old girl denied bond reduction, scheduled for trial next year
Read full article: Woman charged in death of 3-year-old girl denied bond reduction, scheduled for trial next yearEvonne Monica Perez charged with injury to child causing serious bodily injury facing up to life in prison.
Student found in possession of two BB guns at Seguin High School, principal says
Read full article: Student found in possession of two BB guns at Seguin High School, principal saysA student at Seguin High School is facing disciplinary action after taking two BB guns to campus on Thursday, according to the principal.
2 of 3 SAPD officers charged with murder of woman have multiple past suspensions
Read full article: 2 of 3 SAPD officers charged with murder of woman have multiple past suspensionsTwo of the three San Antonio Police Department officers who were charged with murder last month have multiple past suspensions, records obtained by KSAT show.
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen stays on track for F1 title after winning chaotic Austrian GP
Read full article: Red Bull driver Max Verstappen stays on track for F1 title after winning chaotic Austrian GPReigning Formula One champion Max Verstappen continues his relentless march toward a third straight world title with a dominating win at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Mental health advocates urge immediate action after SAPD officers charged with murder in death of Melissa Perez
Read full article: Mental health advocates urge immediate action after SAPD officers charged with murder in death of Melissa PerezNAMI San Antonio has a "warn line" where families and community members can call for help finding resources before a loved one has a mental health crisis.
Daughter of woman killed by San Antonio police officers tells GMA ‘she didn’t deserve this’
Read full article: Daughter of woman killed by San Antonio police officers tells GMA ‘she didn’t deserve this’The daughter of a woman killed by three San Antonio police officers and her attorney are speaking out days after the officers were charged with murder.
What we know about 3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in death of Melissa Perez
Read full article: What we know about 3 San Antonio police officers charged with murder in death of Melissa PerezSAPD Chief William McManus said Friday night the officers didn’t follow department training or policy and “used deadly force, which was not reasonable given all the circumstances as we now understand them.”
Three SAPD officers charged with murder after gunning down woman in apartment, Chief McManus says
Read full article: Three SAPD officers charged with murder after gunning down woman in apartment, Chief McManus saysThree San Antonio police officers are charged with murder after gunning down a woman inside her apartment early Friday, according to Chief William McManus.
Frio County Judge weighs in on water concerns for Derby
Read full article: Frio County Judge weighs in on water concerns for DerbyDerby residents have had its water cut off since August 6 and more than a month later they’re still without water. The water provider, Derby ING, says they do not have a timeline for when water will be restored.
Residents in rural Frio County town without water for one month and counting
Read full article: Residents in rural Frio County town without water for one month and countingResidents in Derby, a rural town in Frio County about 10 miles southwest of Pearsall, have been without running water since August 6, according to the private company that supplies the town's water.
Former Robb Elementary School principal accepts new position with Uvalde CISD
Read full article: Former Robb Elementary School principal accepts new position with Uvalde CISDUvalde CISD announced that Robb Elementary School Principal Mandy Gutierrez will be shifting positions, changing her title to Assistant Director of Special Education.
The murder of 9-year-old Mary Bea Perez; South Texas Crime Stories, Episode 4
Read full article: The murder of 9-year-old Mary Bea Perez; South Texas Crime Stories, Episode 4A 9-year-old little girl was taken in plain daylight from Market Square in the middle of a Fiesta celebration, the man behind her kidnapping was a cold-blooded serial killer.
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Authorities ID woman, man shot and killed in West Side neighborhood
Read full article: Authorities ID woman, man shot and killed in West Side neighborhoodSan Antonio police are trying to determine why a car crash escalated to a shooting. Two people, including the suspect, were shot dead while two others were critically wounded.
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ACE teacher in SAISD goes above and beyond, makes deliveries of children’s schoolwork to parents during pandemic
Read full article: ACE teacher in SAISD goes above and beyond, makes deliveries of children’s schoolwork to parents during pandemicIris Perez teaches special needs children at Wilson Elementary in the San Antonio Independent School District.
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After long pandemic year, a changed New York shows renewal
Read full article: After long pandemic year, a changed New York shows renewalAfter the virus descended on New York, the only sounds in the streets were wailing ambulance sirens. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)NEW YORK – Pamela Puchalski still remembers how frightening it felt when the coronavirus upended life in her New York City neighborhood last March. The city’s cultural institutions and organizations sought solutions as the pandemic disrupted a year’s worth of concerts, festivals, performances and special events. “We really, really felt kind of a sense among our community, this need for live in-person events,” she said. That’s the draw of New York City, she said, and part of the reason New Yorkers have tried so hard to adapt, to find the ways forward.
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No. 3 NC State beats No. 5 Louisville 58-56 for ACC title
Read full article: No. 3 NC State beats No. 5 Louisville 58-56 for ACC title3 North Carolina State beat fifth-ranked Louisville 58-56 in Sunday's championship game of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament. On the winning play, Perez initially started to pass to Cunane rolling into the lane, but the point guard had to pull the ball back when the pass wasn't there. Instead, she collected her feet and shook off six straight misses dating to the second quarter to cleanly bury the jumper for the second-seeded Wolfpack (20-2). It was a disappointing final play for Evans after she had struggled with her shot for the previous two games and the first half Sunday. But the Cardinals didn't score again and ultimately came a play or two short of winning the program's second ACC Tournament title.
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Snowmen melted to wash dishes, flush toilets as water issues continue to affect San Antonio residents
Read full article: Snowmen melted to wash dishes, flush toilets as water issues continue to affect San Antonio residentsSAN ANTONIO – Outside Gloria Perez’ home in the Highland Park area is a melting snowman, the leftover snow will likely soon be used to wash dishes or flush her family’s toilet. They turn down water. “We filled up containers because that’s all we’re using And and we’re using bottled water to brush your teeth, you know, to wash dishes,” Flores said. The San Antonio Water System announced on Wednesday that a precautionary boil water advisory is in place due to the low water pressure in the area. SAWS shared a map of the areas where they say they have issues pumping water into communities to provide service.
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709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalates
Read full article: 709,000 seek US jobless aid as pandemic escalatesLast week’s new applications for unemployment benefits was down from 757,000 the previous week, the Labor Department said Thursday. Even so, weekly applications for jobless aid remain at historically high levels. The applications likely include some people who lost jobs weeks ago but who have had to wait for states to process their claims. Government stimulus, in the form of federal unemployment benefits, aid for small businesses and checks to most individuals has largely run out. Perez now receives just $91 in jobless aid every two weeks.
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Mayor: Police chief accused of rigging own hiring resigns
Read full article: Mayor: Police chief accused of rigging own hiring resignsBridgeport Police Chief Armando "A.J." Mayor Joe Ganim announced Chief Armando “A.J.” Perez resigned and that he was naming Assistant Chief Rebeca Garcia as acting chief. Perez, 64, of Trumbull, and acting personnel Director David Dunn, 72, of Stratford, were each charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and with making false statements to investigators. Perez, 64, of Trumbull, Connecticut, and Dunn, 72, of Stratford, Connecticut, were each charged with wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud and with making false statements to investigators. He was released from prison in 2010 and elected mayor again in 2015, after apologizing and asking residents for a second chance.
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OAS chief under fire for removal of top rights official
Read full article: OAS chief under fire for removal of top rights officialBut in recent days, she stepped into the middle of a bitter feud between Almagro and the leadership of the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights, or IACHR, the regions top rights watchdog. Human rights defenders and the United Nations immediately condemned the move as a threat to the IACHRs independence. This intervention is suggestive of an unprecedented political maneuver by the OAS' secretary general, he said. She says she learned about Almagros plans to issue a statement from other OAS employees not the Secretary General himself. I have always been willing to listen and I am open to any serious and impartial investigation with all rights preserved.
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I feel cheated, angry: Woman invested nearly $400K in aviation engine venture, lost nearly all of it
Read full article: I feel cheated, angry: Woman invested nearly $400K in aviation engine venture, lost nearly all of itSEC regulators detailed their case against Farias in a lawsuit filed late last month in San Antonio federal court. (KSAT)A lawsuit filed in Bexar County district court last week is attempting to recoup those funds, which would then be turned over to some of Farias victims. A second lawsuit filed against Farias in Bexar County district court is pending, according to an attorney representing those investors. Federal records show Farias was served a summons and the civil complaint August 5, while Integrity Aviation was served a day later. A spokeswoman for the San Antonio office of the FBI said via email this month she could neither confirm nor deny whether an investigation was taking place.
Woman went to ex-boyfriend’s home, slashed him with knife in face, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman went to ex-boyfriend’s home, slashed him with knife in face, BCSO saysSAN ANTONIO – A woman is accused of cutting her ex-boyfriend in the face after entering his home unannounced, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the man was sleeping in his bedroom at his house and woke up to Perez, his ex-girlfriend, inside. He asked her what she was doing in the house, told her to leave and followed her as she left, deputies said. While in the front yard, Perez grabbed what is believed to be a putty knife and slashed the man in the face, the affidavit states. He told deputies he heard Perez say, “You’re faking it!
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Trafficking survivor holds seminars to educate, warn community members
Read full article: Trafficking survivor holds seminars to educate, warn community membersSAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio sex trafficking survivor is using her voice during National Human Trafficking Awareness month by holding a town hall seminar on the subject. Human trafficking increase expected during Super BowlFor weeks she was kept in a tiny room, repeatedly sold for sex. Man arrested in human trafficking operationPerez said by continuing the conversation, trafficking can be prevented and lives can be saved. Law enforcement is encouraging the public to learn the signs and red flags of human trafficking, and who to call if those signs are present. Blue Campaign by David Ibanez on ScribdThe National Human Trafficking Hotline is available 24/7 at 1-(888) 373-7888.
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