San Antonio

DPS seizes over 400 ounces of meth in Bexar County traffic stop

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers seized more than 400 ounces of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Bexar County after a driver allegedly admitted to having drugs in the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and the suspected meth was collected as evidence. DPS reported that the case remains under investigation and will be referred to prosecutors for potential drug-related charges under Texas law.

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Bexar County DA adds 23 prosecutors to tackle felony case backlog

The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office in San Antonio, Texas, has hired 23 new prosecutors to address a felony case backlog of 3,735 cases as of this week. The new attorneys will staff multiple felony courts, review pending cases involving jailed and bonded defendants, coordinate with law enforcement for evidence, and prioritize violent crime prosecutions. The office will monitor how the added staff affects case resolution rates and court dockets in Bexar County.

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140 arrested in San Antonio federal operation, attorney cites legal concerns

Federal authorities arrested about 140 people in a recent operation in San Antonio that targeted suspected criminal activity and immigration violations, according to attorneys working on related cases. An immigration attorney said the large-scale action resembles an earlier enforcement sweep at an Austin birthday party where his former client, who he said had no criminal ties, was detained along with other guests. Officials have not yet released a full public accounting of those arrested in San Antonio, and legal advocates are working to locate detainees and review their individual cases.

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