BCSO searching for Southeast Side shooting suspect considered armed, dangerous
Read full article: BCSO searching for Southeast Side shooting suspect considered armed, dangerousTrizeah Nathaniel Deleon Gomez fled the scene of a Southeast Side shooting on Thursday, the sheriff’s office said, and is believed to be in possession of a handgun.
Affidavit: 4 arrested after stealing laptops, keyboards from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office vehicles
Read full article: Affidavit: 4 arrested after stealing laptops, keyboards from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office vehiclesFour people are accused of stealing items from Bexar County Sheriff’s Office vehicles, according to an arrest affidavit.
Million-dollar lawsuit filed against ex-Bexar County day care employee charged with injuring child
Read full article: Million-dollar lawsuit filed against ex-Bexar County day care employee charged with injuring childNearly one month after a now-former day care employee was arrested in connection with a child injury case, the child’s family filed a lawsuit against the ex-employee and day care Thursday morning.
2 taken into custody in connection with ‘large fight’ after Judson HS basketball game, officials say
Read full article: 2 taken into custody in connection with ‘large fight’ after Judson HS basketball game, officials sayTwo people were taken into custody by the Judson Independent School District Police Department in connection with a “large fight” after a basketball game at Judson High School, according to officials.
How training, policies for federal agencies compare to Bexar County law enforcement
Read full article: How training, policies for federal agencies compare to Bexar County law enforcementFollowing two deadly shootings by federal officers last month in Minnesota, KSAT Investigates wanted to know how the federal agencies’ training and policies compare to law enforcement agencies in Bexar County.
Bingo hall employee accused of child indecency has charge dropped, Bexar County court records show
Read full article: Bingo hall employee accused of child indecency has charge dropped, Bexar County court records showIn January 2025, Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man accused of indecency with a child. One year later, according to court records, his charge was dismissed.
BCSO: Man accused of evading arrest after multiple burglaries in west Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: Man accused of evading arrest after multiple burglaries in west Bexar CountyA man was arrested after allegedly fleeing from deputies during an investigation into multiple burglaries in west Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
San Antonio man gets 20-year sentence in plea deal for 2023 deadly carjacking
Read full article: San Antonio man gets 20-year sentence in plea deal for 2023 deadly carjackingA man originally accused in a deadly San Antonio carjacking that led to a double homicide has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.
Man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse images, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Man arrested for possession of child sexual abuse images, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office saysA man was arrested after forensic analysis uncovered possession of child sexual abuse images on his personal devices, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Ice on road linked to 7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Ice on road linked to 7-vehicle crash in far west Bexar County, BCSO saysAt least seven vehicles were involved in a crash caused by ice on the road in far west Bexar County, a sheriff’s office spokesperson said in a Sunday email.
SAISD teacher arrested, accused of indecent exposure to 9-year-old girl, sheriff says
Read full article: SAISD teacher arrested, accused of indecent exposure to 9-year-old girl, sheriff saysA San Antonio Independent School District middle school teacher was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a 9-year-old girl in a northwest Bexar County neighborhood, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man ejected, killed after two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, BCSO says
Read full article: Man ejected, killed after two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, BCSO saysA 37-year-old man was killed after he was ejected from his vehicle in a two-vehicle crash in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies arrest wanted fugitive after finding narcotics operation at dispensary, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputies arrest wanted fugitive after finding narcotics operation at dispensary, BCSO saysA wanted fugitive was arrested at a local dispensary, where deputies also discovered a large quantity of narcotics, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO rearrests man charged with obstruction following brief accidental release
Read full article: BCSO rearrests man charged with obstruction following brief accidental releaseA man accidentally released from the Bexar County Jail this week was rearrested hours later, less than a half-mile away, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office.
Affidavit: Northside ISD staff member arrested, accused of inappropriately touching student with special needs
Read full article: Affidavit: Northside ISD staff member arrested, accused of inappropriately touching student with special needsGeorge Rene Aguilar Jr., 32, was charged after he admitted to kissing and inappropriately touching a 16-year-old student, the affidavit states.
3 undocumented immigrants detained after rooftop chase; 1 at large in human smuggling operation, BCSO says
Read full article: 3 undocumented immigrants detained after rooftop chase; 1 at large in human smuggling operation, BCSO saysThree undocumented immigrants engaged in human smuggling were arrested after attempting to evade by jumping from rooftop to rooftop early Friday morning across southwest Bexar County, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
Man arrested for attempting to solicit 14-year-old girl online, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested for attempting to solicit 14-year-old girl online, BCSO saysA 33-year-old man was arrested for attempting to solicit a minor Friday after he reached out to an undercover U.S. Secret Service agent who instructed others on how to catch child predators, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said.
Emotional plea for justice as family of Amazon worker fatally shot seeks answers
Read full article: Emotional plea for justice as family of Amazon worker fatally shot seeks answersThe brother of an Amazon worker fatally shot last weekend was emotional in a news conference on Friday as a Gamez Law Firm spokesperson stressed workplace safety.
Family of Amazon worker fatally shot outside Bexar County warehouse retains high-profile law firm
Read full article: Family of Amazon worker fatally shot outside Bexar County warehouse retains high-profile law firmThe family of an Amazon worker killed in a shooting outside an Amazon warehouse in far west Bexar County has retained an attorney.
BCSO fires detention deputy following arrest at west Bexar County home
Read full article: BCSO fires detention deputy following arrest at west Bexar County homeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) announced the termination of one of its detention deputies after she was arrested Wednesday at a west Bexar County home.
Bexar County judge sets Erik Cantu’s bond at $90K for each of two evading arrest with vehicle charges
Read full article: Bexar County judge sets Erik Cantu’s bond at $90K for each of two evading arrest with vehicle chargesErik Cantu, who survived a shooting by a former San Antonio police officer in 2022, learned how much money it would take for his jail release on Thursday.
WATCH LIVE: Erik Cantu expected back in court, defense team files motion for bond
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Erik Cantu expected back in court, defense team files motion for bondErik Cantu, who survived a shooting by a former San Antonio police officer in 2022, is expected back in a Bexar County courtroom Thursday morning.
Sheriff warns of electrical breaker thefts targeting new construction sites in Bexar County
Read full article: Sheriff warns of electrical breaker thefts targeting new construction sites in Bexar CountyThieves are targeting newly built, vacant homes and apartment complexes across Bexar County, stealing electrical breakers in what the sheriff’s office calls a growing, costly crime trend.
Records: Man indicted on capital murder, tampering with evidence charges in Stacey Dramiga case
Read full article: Records: Man indicted on capital murder, tampering with evidence charges in Stacey Dramiga caseA Bexar County grand jury formally indicted a San Antonio man arrested and charged in connection with the 2024 murder of a woman found at an East Side park.
Affidavit: 2 accused of murder in connection with shooting outside far west Bexar County Amazon warehouse
Read full article: Affidavit: 2 accused of murder in connection with shooting outside far west Bexar County Amazon warehouseTwo men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting outside a far west Bexar County Amazon warehouse, according to arrest affidavits obtained by KSAT.
BCSO: 1 dead after shooting in parking lot of far west Bexar County Amazon warehouse
Read full article: BCSO: 1 dead after shooting in parking lot of far west Bexar County Amazon warehouseA person is dead, and another is injured after a shooting in the parking lot of a far west Bexar County Amazon warehouse, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO: 1 arrested, 7 immigrants detained in connection with stolen vehicle chase in Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: 1 arrested, 7 immigrants detained in connection with stolen vehicle chase in Bexar CountyOne man was arrested, and seven immigrants were detained on Wednesday in connection with a stolen vehicle chase in Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man arrested in connection with fight that left person unconscious at Freeman Coliseum concert
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with fight that left person unconscious at Freeman Coliseum concertA 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a brawl at a concert in the Freeman Coliseum, according to Bexar County court records.
Former Bexar County day care employee arrested after injuring child, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Former Bexar County day care employee arrested after injuring child, sheriff’s office saysA former employee at a day care facility in north Bexar County was arrested and charged with injuring a child, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman killed, child critically injured after crash on I-35 access road in Von Ormy, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman killed, child critically injured after crash on I-35 access road in Von Ormy, BCSO saysA 45-year-old woman was killed and a girl was critically injured after a crash involving a motorcycle and an 18-wheeler, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Warrant issued for man suspected of beating another man unconscious during Freeman Coliseum concert
Read full article: Warrant issued for man suspected of beating another man unconscious during Freeman Coliseum concertBexar County deputies issued a warrant for Arthur Higa Jr., 25, after an assault during a Dec. 26 concert at the Freeman Coliseum.
Bodycam footage, 911 call reveal suspect threatened to ‘kill’ police before deadly BCSO shootout
Read full article: Bodycam footage, 911 call reveal suspect threatened to ‘kill’ police before deadly BCSO shootoutThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released body-worn camera footage Monday of the Dec. 21, 2025, shootout that killed Jose Arley Fernandez Solano and injured two Bexar County deputies.
Animal cruelty case came to light after fireworks sparked car fire, Bexar County investigators say
Read full article: Animal cruelty case came to light after fireworks sparked car fire, Bexar County investigators sayA mishap with fireworks ultimately called attention to what the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has labeled a case of animal cruelty.
Bexar County inmate dies following medical complications, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County inmate dies following medical complications, sheriff’s office saysA 49-year-old inmate died Saturday afternoon after spending nearly a month in the hospital, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said in a release.
Body identified as missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos; Death ruled a suicide, authorities say
Read full article: Body identified as missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos; Death ruled a suicide, authorities sayAuthorities have confirmed the body found on Tuesday is 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos. Her death was ruled a suicide.
NW Bexar County business briefly closes after body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos
Read full article: NW Bexar County business briefly closes after body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza OlmosA northwest Bexar County landscaping company is temporarily closed after a body was discovered on its property during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos.
Body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: Body found during search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, Bexar County sheriff saysA body was found during the search for missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Tuesday.
‘We want her back’: Relatives of missing Bexar County 19-year-old anxious for her return
Read full article: ‘We want her back’: Relatives of missing Bexar County 19-year-old anxious for her returnRelatives of a 19-year-old missing woman from northwest Bexar County, who has been missing since Dec. 24, are struggling to hold onto hope for her safe return.
What we know about the disappearance, death of Camila Mendoza Olmos in northwest Bexar County
Read full article: What we know about the disappearance, death of Camila Mendoza Olmos in northwest Bexar CountyAuthorities have confirmed the body of 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos was recovered near her home.
Family of missing 19-year-old continues search efforts nearly one week after her disappearance
Read full article: Family of missing 19-year-old continues search efforts nearly one week after her disappearanceThe family of a missing 19-year-old girl is continuing search efforts nearly a week after she was last seen in far northwest Bexar County.
Deputy who brought Whataburger to inmate, on-duty SAPD officer charged with DWI top list of 2025 law enforcement arrests
Read full article: Deputy who brought Whataburger to inmate, on-duty SAPD officer charged with DWI top list of 2025 law enforcement arrestsBexar County’s two largest law enforcement agencies saw the number of their members charged with crimes increase compared to 2024, an analysis by KSAT Investigates shows.
Mental health among concerns in search for missing 19-year-old, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: Mental health among concerns in search for missing 19-year-old, Bexar County sheriff saysCamila Mendoza Olmos, 19, is still considered to be in “imminent danger,” Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said, as mental health is among authorities’ concerns amid the ongoing search.
‘We’re not going to stop’: Bexar County community unwavering in search for missing 19-year-old
Read full article: ‘We’re not going to stop’: Bexar County community unwavering in search for missing 19-year-oldCamila Mendoza Olmos, 19, has been missing since the morning of Christmas Eve. Since then, her loved ones, friends and strangers haven’t stopped looking.
‘It’s not like her’: Friends, relatives continue search for missing Bexar County 19-year-old
Read full article: ‘It’s not like her’: Friends, relatives continue search for missing Bexar County 19-year-oldCamila Olmos, 19, was last seen on the morning of Christmas Eve in northwest Bexar County. Olmos' family and friends said they have not given up hope.
Family friend of woman arrested, charged in domestic violence murder shares her perspective
Read full article: Family friend of woman arrested, charged in domestic violence murder shares her perspectiveA woman is facing a murder charge after Bexar County deputies say she shot and killed the person she was dating.
‘It’s not just a file on your desk’: BCSO Missing Persons Unit helps families in times of distress
Read full article: ‘It’s not just a file on your desk’: BCSO Missing Persons Unit helps families in times of distressImages of police officers with dogs, beating through brush, may be what comes to mind when there is an unsolved missing persons case.
Man involved in shootout that injured 2 Bexar County deputies had been deported in 2024, sheriff says
Read full article: Man involved in shootout that injured 2 Bexar County deputies had been deported in 2024, sheriff saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar provided new information on the criminal background of a man involved in a shootout that left two deputies injured.
Woman arrested, accused of fatally shooting man in west Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: Woman arrested, accused of fatally shooting man in west Bexar County, sheriff saysA woman has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing a man in west Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputy released from hospital, another in surgery after shootout during domestic violence call, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy released from hospital, another in surgery after shootout during domestic violence call, BCSO saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar provided an update on the two injured deputies who were involved in a shootout with a 38-year-old man during a domestic violence call on Sunday.
Caught on camera: Shootout between man, BCSO deputies leaves neighborhood shocked
Read full article: Caught on camera: Shootout between man, BCSO deputies leaves neighborhood shockedResidents in a north Bexar County neighborhood are stunned after a shootout took place while deputies responded to a ‘domestic disturbance’ call Sunday morning.
17 firearms, 40 oz of meth discovered following pursuit ending in crash, BCSO says
Read full article: 17 firearms, 40 oz of meth discovered following pursuit ending in crash, BCSO saysA man was arrested after fleeing from deputies during a traffic stop that uncovered several ounces of methamphetamine and firearms in west Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
2 BCSO deputies shoot, kill man after he fires at them during domestic disturbance call, sheriff says
Read full article: 2 BCSO deputies shoot, kill man after he fires at them during domestic disturbance call, sheriff saysA 38-year-old man was shot and killed by Bexar County deputies after opening fire on them during a domestic disturbance call, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Off-duty BCSO corporal arrested on assault, terroristic threat charges, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty BCSO corporal arrested on assault, terroristic threat charges, sheriff’s office saysAn off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office corporal was arrested Friday on two family violence-related charges, the sheriff’s office said.
Woman scammed out of $36K by caller who instructed her to deposit funds into Bitcoin ATM, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman scammed out of $36K by caller who instructed her to deposit funds into Bitcoin ATM, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scam involving a person who posed as an attorney to steal from a victim.
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.
San Antonio police release new information on alleged wrong-way DWI suspect who died in SAPD custody
Read full article: San Antonio police release new information on alleged wrong-way DWI suspect who died in SAPD custodyNearly a week after KSAT first reported on the death of a suspect in San Antonio police custody, the department released new details on Monday afternoon.
Erik Cantu taken into custody in Bexar County courtroom on past evading arrest cases, BCSO says
Read full article: Erik Cantu taken into custody in Bexar County courtroom on past evading arrest cases, BCSO saysErik Cantu was taken into custody on warrants from past evading arrest cases Monday morning, a little more than a week after his latest arrest for felony burglary of a habitation.
Off-duty deputy arrested, accused of DWI in connection with North Side crash, BCSO says
Read full article: Off-duty deputy arrested, accused of DWI in connection with North Side crash, BCSO saysAn off-duty deputy was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated following a crash on Thursday night, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man faces child indecency charges after exposing himself to 12-year-old girl, BCSO says
Read full article: Man faces child indecency charges after exposing himself to 12-year-old girl, BCSO saysA man was arrested after exposing himself and attempting to lure a young girl in west Bexar County, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for child sexual abuse case, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for child sexual abuse case, sheriff saysA man was arrested on child pornography charges while out on bond for a child sexual abuse case, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Thursday.
Suspect accused of shooting Bexar County deputy constable jailed on $2.5 million bond, records show
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting Bexar County deputy constable jailed on $2.5 million bond, records showA man arrested after allegedly shooting a Bexar County deputy constable during an eviction serving has been identified.
Man arrested on DWI suspicion dies due to ‘medical episode’ while in SAPD custody, police say
Read full article: Man arrested on DWI suspicion dies due to ‘medical episode’ while in SAPD custody, police saySan Antonio police said it is investigating how a man suspected of driving while intoxicated died in its custody early Tuesday morning.
Man in custody after allegedly shooting Bexar County deputy constable during eviction serving, sheriff says
Read full article: Man in custody after allegedly shooting Bexar County deputy constable during eviction serving, sheriff saysA man was taken into custody after he allegedly shot a Bexar County deputy constable during an eviction serving, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.
SAPD and BCSO respond to 7 domestic violence calls hourly. How city leaders are pushing for change
Read full article: SAPD and BCSO respond to 7 domestic violence calls hourly. How city leaders are pushing for changeSan Antonio police officers and Bexar County sheriff’s deputies respond to nearly seven domestic violence–related calls every hour, a figure that underscores a long-standing problem in the region.
Two arrested, one wanted in fraud and identity theft scheme, BCSO says
Read full article: Two arrested, one wanted in fraud and identity theft scheme, BCSO saysTwo suspects are facing multiple charges, and one man is wanted in connection to a fraud and identity theft scheme, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested after a 2-year-old girl was caught on camera wandering alone on the South Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Northeast Side undercover police operation not enough to solve neighborhood’s problems, local business owner says
Read full article: Northeast Side undercover police operation not enough to solve neighborhood’s problems, local business owner saysOne local business owner is pessimistic about the effectiveness of an undercover operation targeting street crimes on the Northeast Side.
Bexar County detectives target drugs, prostitution in undercover operation
Read full article: Bexar County detectives target drugs, prostitution in undercover operationIts name may sound festive, but a weeks-long crime crackdown by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office could make the holidays tough for some suspected criminals.
2 arrested after leading deputies on Northeast Side chase, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 arrested after leading deputies on Northeast Side chase, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested after leading Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies on a pursuit on the Northeast Side, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) said.
Father of 20-year-old killed in Bexar County seeks justice for daughter this Christmas
Read full article: Father of 20-year-old killed in Bexar County seeks justice for daughter this ChristmasDec. 3 marked six years since Eddie Gonzales learned his daughter, Meagan, was murdered, burned and left in a field in southwest Bexar County.
Murder suspect was free for 13 days before BCSO realized he was unknowingly released from jail
Read full article: Murder suspect was free for 13 days before BCSO realized he was unknowingly released from jailThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said nearly two weeks elapsed between the time it unknowingly released a man accused of murder and when that suspect was taken back into custody.
Do police have to wait 24 hours to declare an adult missing? Texas A&M student’s death raises questions
Read full article: Do police have to wait 24 hours to declare an adult missing? Texas A&M student’s death raises questionsAn Austin Police Department investigation prompted questions about missing person protocols across the region.
Suspected intoxicated driver arrested, faces 14 charges after 6 children injured in crash, BCSO says
Read full article: Suspected intoxicated driver arrested, faces 14 charges after 6 children injured in crash, BCSO saysA woman was arrested and faces multiple charges after a single-vehicle crash in northeast Bexar County injured six children, including one who is in critical condition, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents in far west Bexar County say new construction is to blame for traffic, crashes
Read full article: Residents in far west Bexar County say new construction is to blame for traffic, crashesPeople who live in far west Bexar County near a fatal crash site said they believe the area is accident-prone because of rapid growth just outside of the city.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 9-year-old hospitalized after woman told her to drive, BCSO says
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: 9-year-old hospitalized after woman told her to drive, BCSO saysA video captured by a neighbor’s doorbell camera shows the moment a 9-year-old moved a vehicle and spun it out of control earlier this month in west Bexar County.
Man arrested in connection with child sexual abuse images investigation, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with child sexual abuse images investigation, BCSO saysA man was arrested Friday in connection with a child sexual abuse images investigation, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
3 arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, BCSO says
Read full article: 3 arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, BCSO saysThree men were arrested on human smuggling charges after traffic stops in Von Ormy, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said Friday.
Search underway for missing woman forcibly taken by former romantic partner, SAPD says
Read full article: Search underway for missing woman forcibly taken by former romantic partner, SAPD saysSan Antonio police officers have requested public assistance to locate a 27-year-old woman who was forcibly taken in a vehicle by a former romantic partner, the department said in a preliminary report.
Sheriff’s deputy accused of choking, assaulting fellow BCSO employee, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Sheriff’s deputy accused of choking, assaulting fellow BCSO employee, sheriff’s office saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said one of its deputies, who was taken into custody on Tuesday after they allegedly assaulted their significant other, has been placed on administrative leave.
BCSO: Man wanted for murder, accused of shooting 17-year-old at southwest Bexar County house party
Read full article: BCSO: Man wanted for murder, accused of shooting 17-year-old at southwest Bexar County house partyA man is wanted for the murder of a 17-year-old girl who was shot at a southwest Bexar County house party in September, the sheriff’s office said Thursday.