Its name may sound festive, but a weeks-long crime crackdown by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office could make the holidays tough for some suspected criminals.
More than 140 immigrants were taken into custody on Sunday, Nov. 16, following a multiple-agency operation on the North Side.Drugs, handguns recovered during North Side raid where 143 immigrants were arrested, records show– Its name may sound festive, but a weekslong crime crackdown by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office could make the holidays tough for some suspected criminals.
The effort, nicknamed “Operation: Police Navidad,” involved undercover detectives targeting a number of crimes, including illegal drugs, prostitution and gang activity.“We’re being responsive to community complaints,” Sheriff Javier Salazar told KSAT. “There was a complaint of activity going on here. Even though it’s in the City of San Antonio city limits, we will still get involved.” KSAT 12 News had a chance to get involved as well, by riding along with undercover detectives taking part in the crackdown. KSAT is not showing the faces of the team members involved in the operation. “We are looking for any hand-to-hand transactions, narcotics activity, prostitution,” one of the detectives said. The detective provided some of the eyes of the operation, watching from an unmarked car for signs of people selling drugs or trying to pay for sex.At least seven men were arrested for soliciting prostitution in a crackdown approximately two weeks ago along Zarzamora Street.Two teams of female detectives posed as prostitutes while their undercover counterparts waited nearby for word of someone soliciting their services.“It’s really important for the guys that are providing cover and monitoring them to be reactive,” said the detective, who was providing the firsthand look at the operation. The chilly, drizzly weather had the operation off to a slow start. It took more than two hours for the teams to begin making arrests. A man, still dressed in a work uniform and driving a company truck, was the first to end up in handcuffs that day. “This gentleman here approached one of them and they made a deal on him for sex for $50,” Salazar said, explaining the reason for the man’s arrest. “He’s in what appears to be his employer’s truck. Looks to be, based upon the wedding ring, looks like he’s married.” Salazar said often the consequences of these crimes go beyond criminal charges. Suspects can lose their livelihoods and disrupt their homes. “People have to stop and ask themselves, ‘Before you engage in criminal activity, are the unintended consequences worth it?’” Salazar said.Murder suspect was free for 13 days before BCSO realized he was unknowingly released from jailKatrina Webber joined KSAT 12 in December 2009. She reports for Good Morning San Antonio. Katrina was born and raised in Queens, NY, but after living in Gulf Coast states for the past decade, she feels right at home in Texas. It's not unusual to find her singing karaoke or leading a song with her church choir when she's not on-air.‘I wouldn’t have left you’: Good Samaritan left critically injured after Universal City hit-and-runThe Running Event kicks off downtown ahead of inaugural San Antonio Marathon_TrimSan Antonio could test drive lower speed limits, but funding issues may push it down the roadRoad closures to be aware of during the San Antonio MarathonDo police have to wait 24 hours to declare an adult missing?Mother questions circumstances surrounding death of daughter, a Texas A&M student, in AustinPrepare to pay a $45 fee to fly if you don't have a Real IDHow to share your San Antonio Marathon pics & videos to KSAT ConnectInteractive map shows car burglaries at popular San Antonio shopping centers1-on-1 with Colin Allred, candidate for US SenateDavid Elder tries entrees, drinks and desserts at Salsita at the RimDavid Elder tries Snow Island in San AntonioTren de Aragua linked to federal raid on North Side, authorities say; 140+ immigrants taken into custody Read full article: Tren de Aragua linked to federal raid on North Side, authorities say; 140+ immigrants taken into custody900 days and counting: BCSO’s unfinished patrol staffing study21 arrested in connection with Guadalupe County narcotics investigation, Seguin police say Read full article: 21 arrested in connection with Guadalupe County narcotics investigation, Seguin police say
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