Hundreds of inmates bailed out of Bexar County Jail as part of Harvard study
BCSO: Woman uses social media to stage ‘meet up’, fatally shoots man
Aliza Marie Cantu, 23, was taken into custody.
Bexar County District Attorney won’t prosecute most marijuana cases less than 4 ounces
New law requires state to prove THC concentration.
Abbott Vows to Overturn Local Laws That Allow ‘Public Camping’
Governor Abbott is vowing to ‘override’ ordinances passed by any Texas city which permit camping on city streets as a way to ease the burden on police who are trying to deal with the growing homeless problem.
D-Day Honor: Bexar County Man Honored for Serving in All 5 Military Branches
A monument honoring all veterans in Bexar County was unveiled on June 6, D-Day, on the south side of San Antonio.
BCSO Deputies Discover 11 Possible Victims of Human Trafficking
Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies have discovered 11 possible victims of human trafficking or a slavery ring.
Homeless population doubles at Bexar County jail; trespassing top offense
Roman Patino-Hernandez was booked into the Bexar County Detention Center on April 2 for an out of county warrant. His bond was $80. In Texas, 10 percent of the bond amount is paid to get out of jail. He sat in jail six days before the $8 required to walk out of jail was paid. […]
Former Bexar County jailer accused in drug ring conspiracy arrested again
A former Bexar County jailer who was accused of collecting drug debts for an inmate she allegedly fell in love with was arrested for a second time Tuesday in connection with the same incident.
Guards operated ‘fight club’ at Bexar County Jail: Lawsuit
A federal lawsuit filed in San Antonio this week accuses guards at the Bexar County Jail of establishing and operating an inmates “fight club.”
Bexar County sheriff reveals more deputy misconduct
Because of his extensive career in law enforcement, Salazar said he was not caught off-guard by the problems plaguing the sheriff’s office.
Bexar county democratic chair accuses party members of money laundering and forgery
Current Chairwoman, Monica Alcantara, said she discovered documents showing “more than 15” party insiders may have committed money laundering, forgery and other crimes.
No charges for BCSO deputies in fatal shooting of 6-year-old bystander in Schertz
A Bexar County grand jury decided not to criminally charge the four BCSO deputies behind the shooting death of 6-year-old Kameron Prescott in a December 2017 shootout in Schertz.
Former Bexar County DA placed on probation for one year
Former Bexar County District Attorney Nico LaHood was placed on probation for professional misconduct during a recent hearing with the State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee.
Why is the Bexar County jail so broken?
Between 2016 and 2018, eight inmates killed themselves at the jail. All by hanging. Bexar County led the state in inmate suicides for that period.
Two high-ranking BCSO deputies forced out of leadership positions
Bexar County’s sheriff forced the retirement of his second-in-command and fired another high-ranking deputy Wednesday amid continued turmoil at the jail.
Bexar County Jail fails state standards inspection
The Bexar County Jail will be deemed out of compliance with state requirements in a soon-to-be released inspection report from the Texas Commission of Jail Standards, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said on Tuesday.
High-speed chase ends up in Bexar County
Police say two people who stole a car at gunpoint in Castroville are under arrest after a high-speed chase ended on San Antonio’s North Side early Saturday morning, February 8, 2019. Castroville police began chasing a man and woman they suspected of stealing an automobile sometime before 3 a.m., according to law enforcement at the scene. […]
Bexar County jail officials announce 3rd mistaken inmate release this month
Bexar County Jail officials mistakenly freed an inmate earlier this month who was supposed to be held for another county, bringing the total number of botched releases in January to three. Andrew Taylor Ford, 32, was booked into the Bexar County Jail on Dec. 28 on a misdemeanor charge of failure to stop and give […]
Spring Crime Prevention Tips
We hope you had a great Easter Weekend! As temperatures increase over the next several weeks, Constable Mark Vojvodich would like to remind you to take the follow precautions as you enjoy the spring season: Always keep your home’s doors and windows locked when you go to bed or leave your house, even if you […]