Stalking Cases Filed After SAPD Chief’s Report to His Own Department Are Dismissed
Bexar County court records show two felony stalking cases naming San Antonio Police Chief William McManus and his wife as reported victims—filed after the chief made a complaint to officers within his own department—were rejected for further investigation and dismissed in December 2025.
Colorado County Traffic Stop Leads to Arrests, Seizure of $31K and THC Device
Authorities in Colorado County report that a traffic stop along Interstate 10 led to the arrest of three individuals and the seizure of more than $31,000 in cash along with a THC vaping device. The stop, conducted by a Criminal Interdiction Unit investigator and supported by a K9 from the Austin County Sheriff’s Office, followed an alleged traffic violation and a subsequent refusal of consent to search the vehicle. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Bexar County Filing Adds New Details to Doxing Case Involving Live Oak Critic
Newly released court records detail how a harassment complaint filed by a Live Oak government critic evolved into a criminal disclosure case, including investigators’ finding that a resident whose address appeared in a public social-media post did not know about the disclosure until police contacted him. The arrest-warrant affidavit outlines the sequence of Facebook and TikTok activity, police interviews, and the probable-cause determination that led to a Class B misdemeanor charge in Bexar County.
Former San Antonio Attorney’s Federal Conviction Set Aside by Fifth Circuit
A federal appeals court has vacated the guilty plea of former San Antonio attorney Christopher John Pettit, who was previously sentenced to 50 years in prison for fraud and money laundering. The Fifth Circuit found the trial court failed to properly advise Pettit of the true maximum sentence he faced before accepting his plea, a violation that affected his decision to plead guilty and required the conviction to be set aside.
Comal County Prior Licensed Day Care Owner Sentenced to 40 Years in Child Abuse Case
A Comal County jury has convicted a New Braunfels woman who testified she previously owned a licensed day care of four counts of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. Jurors sentenced Susan Rae Helton to stacked prison terms totaling 40 years after hearing evidence of prolonged starvation, confinement, and severe malnutrition involving two adopted children, according to the district attorney’s office.
Comal County Deputy Constable Terminated After Traffic-Stop Complaint
A Comal County Precinct 4 deputy constable was terminated in 2025 after an internal affairs investigation into a disputed traffic-stop encounter with a citizen, according to disciplinary records obtained by The Hawk’s Eye. Video of the interaction shows the deputy ultimately acknowledging no law had been broken before allowing the citizen to leave without citation or arrest. Investigators later concluded the deputy violated multiple agency policies, including reporting for duty without required uniform and equipment and failing to follow established traffic-stop procedures, leading to the recommendation for termination.
Indicted Bexar County Judge Suspended by State Judicial Commission
Bexar County Court at Law No. 13 Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez has been suspended without pay by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, one week after a grand jury indicted her on criminal charges tied to a December 2024 courtroom incident involving a defense attorney. The suspension remains in place pending dismissal of the charges, an acquittal, or further action by the commission, as the criminal case moves forward.
Wilson County Auditor and County Judge Candidate Arrested on State Jail Felony Charge
Wilson County Auditor and county judge candidate Brenda Lea Trevino was arrested February 4, 2026, on a state jail felony charge of possession of a controlled substance, according to jail and court records. The arrest comes as Trevino is already facing a separate felony case tied to alleged county financial transactions, placing two pending criminal matters alongside her ongoing campaign for Wilson County judge. Court documents show she was released the same day on a $10,000 personal recognizance bond.
Hays County Sets 2026 Primary Election Sites
Hays County voters will be able to cast ballots at any open polling location during the 2026 joint primary election after the Commissioners Court approved a countywide vote center system on January 20. Early in-person voting is scheduled for Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Election Day set for March 3. County officials say the flexible voting model is intended to reduce barriers to participation while ensuring all locations remain ADA accessible and equipped to serve both Republican and Democratic primary voters.
Nearly 555 Kilograms of Methamphetamine Seized in San Antonio Federal Investigation
Federal authorities have arrested two San Antonio men accused of participating in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy involving drugs allegedly concealed inside fresh produce shipments. Investigators say nearly 555 kilograms of methamphetamine were discovered during a court-authorized search, and the men now face federal charges that carry potential sentences ranging from 10 years to life in prison if convicted.