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Schertz police urge citizens to keep watchful eye after increase in catalytic converter thefts

The Schertz Police Department has told its citizens to be vigilant and keep a watchful eye as the city is currently experiencing a high volume of catalytic converter thefts.

Hill Country woman dead after car crash in Schertz

The collision happened on Saturday morning.

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Ex-Schertz police corporal sentenced to 15 years in federal prison in child pornography case

A former Schertz Police Department corporal charged with secretly recording a teenager was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Thursday, a U.S. Department of Justice official confirmed.

Missing case turns into murder investigation after foul play suspected in disappearance of Schertz man

Jacob Dubois, 22, was last seen March 7. The friend he was going to see has been arrested on an evidence tampering charge, and police say he's the main focus of their continuing investigation.

‘Hopefully we can reach a lot people’: Schertz Police Department aims to alert drivers of problems along I-35

The Schertz Police Department tracks all the issues along I-35, which can at times be a trouble spot.

Schertz police asking for information in unsolved slaying of businessman on Christmas Eve 2015

The Schertz Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the death of Henry Gutierrez, whose body was found on Christmas Eve in 2015.

2 lanes shut down on I-35 after major crash, Schertz PD says

Here's the latest regarding traffic in the San Antonio area.

‘Outstanding’: Schertz police chief praised officer accused of secretly recording teen, records show

AdThat draft was sent at 1:15 p.m. to Schertz Police Captain Manny Casas and Schertz Police Lieutenant Kelly Kallies, both of whom are members of the agency’s command staff. AdHansen, who referred to Aleman as “Ric” in the email, said the corporal cooperated with the investigation and was forthcoming. AdAleman is accused of coercing a teenager into engaging in sexually explicit conduct between mid-April and late August 2019, according to his federal indictment. He is also accused of possessing a portable hard drive that contained child pornography, records show. A continuance in the case was granted earlier this week, pushing Aleman’s tentative trial date to May 10, federal court records show.

Schertz detective who used false information to raid home of Zekee Rayford will not be suspended

In a text message sent to Willborn Martinez wrote that he felt horrible about the mistake. “I promise you that’s not the normal,” wrote Martinez, according to internal affairs records. Ad“In my professional experience, this is not an uncommon practice for officers preparing a search warrant by including some paragraphs or statements recycled from a previous warrant,” wrote Schertz Police Captain Manny Casas. Like anything else, if proper proofreading protocols are not followed, unfortunate errors may occur,” wrote Schertz Director of Public Affairs Linda Klepper. Likening the execution of a search warrant to a press release insults citizens’ intelligence.

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Man found dead in vehicle from gunshot wound in Schertz, police say

SCHERTZ, Texas – A man in his 20s was found dead in his vehicle from a gunshot wound following a shooting in Schertz, according to the Schertz Police Department. The shooting happened around 6:36 p.m., Friday, in the 1000 block of Elbel Road at the Sycamore Creed Apartments. Police said officers found the deceased man in a gray sedan with a gunshot wound. A witness told police they saw a man fleeing the scene on foot, wearing a black hoodie and red shorts. Anyone with more information on the incident is urged to contact Schertz police at 210-243-8159.

Prosecutors dismiss invasive recording charge against ex-Schertz police corporal as focus shifts to federal case

Ricardo Aleman, 42, no longer faces a state charge of invasive visual recording, according to Bexar County court records. Aleman was removed as a corporal from the Schertz Police Department in January 2020, the same day he was arrested on the invasive recording charge. Ex-Schertz police corporal accused of secretly recording teen faces federal child pornography chargesA relative of the victim found pictures and videos from the cameras stored on an external hard drive in Aleman’s Schertz Police patrol vehicle, the warrant states. AdAleman was indicted late last year on two child pornography charges: sexual exploitation of children (production of child pornography) and possession of child pornography, federal court records show. If no plea agreement is accepted in the federal case, Aleman is tentatively scheduled to go to trial April 5.

Schertz police warn about risks of having bumper stickers, decals

SCHERTZ, Texas – The Schertz Police Department is raising awareness about the use of bumper stickers and decals to encourage residents to better protect their personal information. Anna Kraft, the special project officer for Schertz PD, said the department has seen bumper stickers that could give too much information to criminals. “Some people may think it is harmless and that it is just a bumper sticker, but some criminals may actually take advantage of that,” Kraft said. “We just want to bring the awareness so people can watch for their surroundings and watch what they are giving to the public. “Everybody deserves to be proud and show your proudness of their families and kids, what their husband or wife does,” Kraft said.

Woman, 21, killed in overnight four-vehicle crash, Schertz police say

SCHERTZ, Texas – A 21-year-old woman is dead following an overnight four-vehicle crash in Schertz, according to Schertz Police Department. The crash happened around 10:51 p.m., Saturday, in the 21500 block of IH-35 southbound. A Nissan Rogue struck a Volkswagen Jetta that was disabled on the highway, according to police. The driver of the Volkswagen was outside of her vehicle, near the front, when the crash happened. Another crash happened as a result of the Nissan striking the Volkswagen, according to police.

Woman, 21, killed in overnight four-vehicle crash in Schertz, police say

SCHERTZ, Texas – A 21-year-old woman is dead following an overnight four-vehicle crash in Schertz, according to Schertz Police Department. The crash happened around 10:51 p.m., Saturday, in the 21500 block of IH-35 southbound. A Nissan Rogue struck a Volkswagen Jetta that was disabled on the highway, according to police. The driver of the Volkswagen was outside of her vehicle, near the front, when the crash happened. Another crash happened as a result of the Nissan striking the Volkswagen, according to police.

Ex-Schertz police corporal accused of secretly recording teen faces federal child pornography charges

SCHERTZ, Texas – A former Schertz Police Department corporal charged with secretly recording a teenager earlier this year now faces steeper federal charges of possessing and producing child pornography, court records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show. Ricardo Aleman, 42, was arrested on the federal charges Nov. 23 and was arraigned in U.S. District Court Wednesday afternoon, according to court records. He is accused of coercing a teenager into engaging in sexually explicit conduct between mid-April and late August last year, according to Aleman’s federal indictment. He is also accused of possessing a portable hard drive that contained child pornography, records show. Aleman’s federal paperwork did not state whether the new charges stem from the Rangers’ original investigation of him.

‘I was fearing for my life:’ Teen speaks out after Schertz police arrest caught on camera

‘I was fearing for my life:’ Teen speaks out after Schertz police arrest caught on cameraPublished: November 16, 2020, 5:17 pmZekee Rayford’s family and attorneys held a press conference Monday, two weeks after he was arrested in front of his home.

Black Lives Matter activists to hold protest Tuesday after Schertz police used Taser on teen

Black Lives Matter activists plan to hold a protest Tuesday after Schertz police officers used a Taser on a teenager fleeing a traffic stop. Zekee Rayford, 18, was tackled and repeatedly tased on Nov. 2 after he ran from officers in front of his family home. Defund Police SA called supporters to "stand with the family" at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Schertz City Council chambers. ON EXPRESSNEWS.COM: Family wants Schertz officers fired after police use Taser on teenage son fleeing traffic stopThe incident began when Rayford ran a traffic light on Schertz Parkway, according to police. After pulling into his driveway and exiting the car with his hands up, Rayford ran for his front door and called for his father.

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Defenders Debrief: Convicted contractor accused again

Defenders Debrief: Convicted contractor accused againPublished: October 16, 2020, 11:11 amA convicted thief who was once referred to by a judge as a “wolf who preys on the sheep of society" is now accused of carrying out a similar scheme after his release from jail last year.

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Convicted thief from San Antonio who promised to never work in contracting again now accused of similar scheme

SAN ANTONIO – A convicted thief who was once referred to by a judge as a “wolf who preys on the sheep of society" is now accused of carrying out a similar scheme after his release from jail last year. Lisa Fairchild said Elizondo abandoned the job despite structural issues with a fence, gates and a deck he installed in her backyard. She said after searching the internet, she finally made the realization that C. Rene Elizondo was actually Carlos Elizondo. Crystal McMillan said she realized Rene Elizondo was actually Carlos Elizondo after recalling how she made her initial payment for the work. Crystal and Damian McMillan say Elizondo abandoned his work on a deck for their backyard after installing four wooden posts.

‘They were two angels sent by God’: Daughter of Whataburger employee saved by off-duty officers thankful for their heroic actions

Sabrina Brandonisio, the daughter of Sabino Brandonisio, 60, said the two were supposed to start their shift together, working as cooks at the Whataburger in Schertz on Aug. 12. He is never late, and a co-worker told me he was outside and unconscious,” Sabrina Brandonisio said. Those two people were Danielle Apgar, a Schertz police officer, and her husband, Joshua Apgar, a Cibolo police officer. “Another officer got there, and we got his AED, and then EMS arrived,” Joshua Apgar said. “I feel like they were two angels sent by God,” Sabrina Brandonisio said.

Schertz Police Corporal Accused of Installing Cameras Inside Home to Secretly Watch Teen Girl

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Ex-Schertz police corporal secretly recorded teen for over a year, investigators say

Corporal Ricardo Aleman, 41, was arrested and separated from the department Jan. 17. He faces a felony charge of making an invasive visual recording, Bexar County court records show. The warrant states that Aleman installed the cameras in a Converse home using wiring in the home’s attic. Invasive visual recording is a state jail felony charge. A SCUCISD spokesman referred questions from the Defenders to the Schertz Police Department.

14-year-old required emergency surgery after stabbing at Schertz playground, mom says

SCHERTZ, Texas – A juvenile was stabbed during a fight Tuesday afternoon at the Schertz Playscape at 629 Westchester Drive, according to Schertz police. The Schertz Police Department received a call around 4:50 p.m. about a fight in progress at the playscape, but by the time officers arrived the fight was over. Police received a follow-up call from the parent of one of the teens saying her 14-year-old son had been stabbed at the playscape, according to a police news release. “He had to have emergency surgery due to his intestines sticking out of his stomach,” she said. NEISD assistant principal helps 5th grader learn how to tie his tie before field tripPolice said the suspect’s parents are cooperating with the investigation.

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