Cuban National Among Three Arrested After Illegal Game Room Raid in Karnes County
A search warrant executed at a suspected illegal game room in Kenedy led to the arrest of three individuals, including a Cuban national now facing multiple felony charges and a federal immigration detainer. Investigators say gambling devices and other evidence were discovered during the operation conducted by the Karnes County Sheriff’s Office.
SAPD Officer Indefinitely Suspended After Conflicting Statements About Suspect’s Phone
A San Antonio police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation found he gave conflicting statements about accessing a suspect’s cellphone and covering his body-worn camera while viewing images he believed showed narcotics. Department officials determined the officer’s initial report was not truthful after body-worn camera footage contradicted his account. The suspension removes the officer from duty unless it is overturned through the civil service appeal process.
Cotulla Housing Authority Says Former Officials Withheld Access to Financial System Containing Payroll Records
The Cotulla Housing Authority says it cannot access years of financial records because the login credentials to its QuickBooks accounting system were never turned over after the termination of its longtime executive director. In correspondence through legal counsel, the authority stated the former executive director and former administrative assistant continue to refuse to provide the password and other access credentials associated with the system. The issue surfaced after inquiries from The Hawk’s Eye seeking payroll records for multiple years.
Kristen Hoyt Appointed Comal County Judge After Unanimous Commissioners Court Vote
Kristen Hoyt has been appointed Comal County Judge following a unanimous vote by the Comal County Commissioners Court and was sworn in by District Judge Gary Steel shortly after the decision. Hoyt, the former Comal County Tax Assessor-Collector and the Republican primary winner on March 3, fills the vacancy left after the passing of longtime County Judge Sherman Krause. The appointment takes effect immediately.
Hays County Names Tucker Furlow as First Deputy County Administrator
Hays County officials announced March 4, 2026, that Tucker Furlow has been appointed as the county’s first Deputy County Administrator, a newly created role intended to support countywide operations and long-term planning as the county continues to grow. Furlow, who has served nearly four years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Civil Division of the Hays County Criminal District Attorney’s Office, will work with the County Administrator and Commissioners Court to coordinate initiatives, strengthen interdepartmental communication, and assist with administrative planning.
DOJ Seizes Massive Cybercrime Forum “LeakBase” With 142,000 Members
Federal authorities announced the seizure of LeakBase, an online forum investigators say was used by cybercriminals to buy and sell stolen data and hacking tools. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, the platform had more than 142,000 members and contained an extensive archive of hacked databases linked to major data breaches. Investigators say the forum offered financial records, account credentials, and other sensitive information that could be used to commit identity theft and fraud. The takedown was carried out as part of a coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies in 14 countries.
Nearly $286K Found Inside “Happy Meal” Bag During South Texas Traffic Stop
Authorities in Kleberg County reported seizing more than $286,000 in U.S. currency during a traffic stop in Ricardo, Texas, after investigators said vacuum-sealed bundles of cash were discovered inside a McDonald’s “Happy Meal” bag. Officials said a K-9 unit alerted to the vehicle, leading agents to search the car and recover the bundled currency.
Former Postal Employee Arrested in Bastrop County $1.6 Million Check Fraud Scheme
A three-year investigation involving the Bastrop County Sheriff’s Office and federal postal investigators led to the indictment and arrest of a former postal employee accused of participating in a large-scale identity theft and check forgery scheme affecting businesses across Bastrop County.
Buda Police Use Flock Cameras and Surveillance Footage to Solve Vehicle Burglary
Buda police say surveillance footage and Flock Safety license plate cameras helped investigators identify a San Antonio man accused in a vehicle burglary in the Garlic Creek subdivision. The suspect was later arrested by Hays County deputies after a Flock alert detected the vehicle in Buda. Authorities say the investigation also involved assistance from local businesses and community partners. The suspect remains in the Hays County Jail on multiple charges related to the case.
SAPD Officer Enters Plea After Termination Over On-Duty DWI Incident
San Antonio police officer David Grant McCall has entered a plea in a Bexar County DWI case after the department terminated his employment following an internal investigation that concluded he was intoxicated while on duty. Court records show McCall received deferred adjudication after entering a no contest plea, while disciplinary records detail the August 2025 incident that led to his arrest and subsequent removal from the San Antonio Police Department.