Whatโs Up South Texas! Woman turns her painful past into a resilient future for victims of violent crimes
A San Antonio woman is turning her painful past into a bright and resilient future for victims of violent crimes across south Texas. Margaret Fernandez is the founder and CEO of the non-profit 3rd Street Closet.
Former deputy arrested after inappropriate use of force on inmate, Bexar County Sheriffโs Office says
A former Bexar County Sheriffโs Office deputy was arrested Monday after an investigation found that the deputy had used unnecessary force on an inmate last December, the Bexar County Sheriffโs Office said.
Widow hopes legacy of late husband inspires their 11-month-old daughter
SAN ANTONIO โ The widow of an NEISD officer who died in a crash is making it her mission to share his legacy with their 11-month-old baby girl. โI got a text from a friend and it was a news article saying a 27-year-old was killed in a crash,โ Krupa said. It doesnโt feel like real life and I wish it wasnโt real life.โKrupa said her husband loved his job. It is just awful.โThe family and loved ones are raising money to help pay for Mayโs future education. RELATED: NEISD police officer killed in rollover crash was driving to work on second day of job
SAPD announces death of off-duty officer
The department announced an off-duty officer committed suicide around 7:15 a.m., Sunday, at an apartment complex on the cityโs North Side. This is the third SAPD officer that has died this year. SAPD said it will have psychologists and peer support groups available to anyone within the department about the incident. AdChief William McManus said in a statement that this is a tragic loss for the department as a whole. Any officer needing help can and should use psychological services and peer support.
Two brothers desperate for answers after they say mother was found severely beaten downtown
SAN ANTONIO โ Two south Texas brothers are desperate for answers after they say their mother, who is homeless and schizophrenic, was found severely beaten in the downtown area of San Antonio, not far from Haven for Hope. โAn SAPD officer said it could have happened from her falling on the ground because they found her seizing out,โ Matthew Bessey said, annoyed. โThey need the proper help,โ Matthew Bessey said. Matthew Bessey said he also demands the police to take his motherโs case seriously despite her being homeless. โThe trauma surgeon and the doctors that told us everything,โ Matthew Bessey said.
SAPD officer arrested after violating conditions of bond following domestic violence charge
SAPD officer arrested after violating conditions of bond following domestic violence chargePublished: June 29, 2020, 9:53 amA San Antonio police officer on administrative duty was arrested Sunday after violating conditions of his bond following a domestic violence charge.
Houston officer injured in helicopter crash now serious
HOUSTON โ A Houston police officer injured in a police helicopter crash that killed another officer was in serious condition Sunday at Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center, according to spokesperson Natasha Barrett. Chase Cormier, 35, was upgraded from critical condition following surgery after the early Saturday morning crash that police said caused fatal injuries to Officer Jason Knox, 35, the son of Houston City Council Member Mike Knox. Six people were arrested in connection with gunfire in the area about an hour after the crash, according to Acevedo. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, along with a homicide investigation by Houston police. More on the crash:Aerial footage shows aftermath of helicopter crash that killed Houston officer, critically injured anotherHouston police helicopter crashes.
Arbitration underway for SAPD officer who gave homeless man feces sandwich
Arbitration underway for SAPD officer who gave homeless man feces sandwichPublished: February 24, 2020, 6:08 pmArbitration started Monday for a San Antonio Police Department officer who is trying to get a second indefinite suspension overturned.