Bexar County Sheriff's Office

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND FOOT PURSUIT

On November 28, BCSO and SAPD HIDTA covert units worked in conjunction to arrest Thomas Wentworth, 48, who had active felony warrants for evading arrest and family violence.

After units discovered Wentworth was reportedly in the area of US Hwy 90 and Military Dr, he was located at a stop light at the intersection of US Hwy 90 and 36th St.

While at the light, a traffic stop was initiated, however, Wentworth accelerated away from deputies ensuing a pursuit.

Deputies began to chase the suspect onto the Eastbound lanes of US Hwy 90, when Wentworth drove into oncoming traffic and hit a vehicle (no injuries occurred).

The chase continued onto General McMullen, where he did a U-turn and continued to US Hwy 90 W.

Eventually, Wentworth drove onto Castroville Rd and pulled into an apartment complex, where he fled on foot.

Deputies chased Wentworth and was apprehended shortly thereafter.

Back at the scene of the abandoned vehicle, deputies discovered a slew of illegal items:

9 mm semi-automatic pistol
Pistol to rifle conversion kit
A high capacity ammunition drum
6 grams of methamphetamine
Clear plastic baggies
Digital scale

Thomas Wentworth was subsequently arrested on his warrants, as well as four onsite charges:

Possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance PG 1
Felon in possession of a firearm
Assault- public servant
Evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, 2nd

It is Thursday, that means it is time for the newest episode of the Bexar County True Crimes Podcast, this week's episode is titled the Beloved School Teacher.

Diane Tilly was a 58 year old school teacher that was very involved in her community and was described as someone who "had an exuberant approach to life and believed in people's goodness and potential." Diane was excited for her upcoming Thanksgiving trip to New York with her boyfriend in November 2004, however, Diane never makes it to this trip. Diane is now missing and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office is searching for Diane Tilly and those responsible for her disappearance.

Follow along with Sheriff Javier Salazar, Investigative Reporter Yami Virgin, and Homicide Investigator Rubin Arevalos as we discuss the case of the homicide of Diane Tilly.

As we have mentioned before, at the end of every podcast we will be highlighting a BCSO cold case. This month's cold case features Patty Vaughan, who went missing from her home on Christmas Day over 20 years ago.

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheriff-pio/episodes/The-Beloved-School-Teacher--Episode-1-e2cudqi

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-beloved-school-teacher-episode-1/id1713243065?i=1000637778646

Josiah has been found and is safe

⚠️🚨Missing Person- Please Share🚨⚠️

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office needs your help locating Missing Person Josiah James Pearson, 18, also goes by "Jo". Josiah was last seen in the 8000 block of Glen Lark on December 3, 2023 around 11:00 pm.

Josiah has medical conditions that requires medication. Josiah also has been known to run into nearby woods and wait to be found.

Anyone with information on Josiah's whereabouts is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office at (210) 335-6000 or e-mail [email protected]

Name: Josiah James Pearson (Jo)
HGT: 5'9
WGT: 218 lbs
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Last seen: December 3, 2023 at 11:00 pm
Last seen: 8000 block of Glen Lark

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Crime Safety Presentation on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Outer West Community Church located at 12280 Alamo Ranch Pkwy.

Deputies from the SCORE Unit will present information on the BCSO’s ongoing crime reduction efforts being conducted in the Alamo Ranch area, home and vehicle safety tips, and holiday shopping safety information.

Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of working for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office?? Or… are you interested in taking our written exam but a little nervous about it??

Join us Wednesday December 6th at 6pm at 207 N Comal for our Family Benefit Seminar/Study Session! You’ll get to hear about our benefits and participate in our Study Session! We’ll have Recruiters available to help you on a one on one basis and answer any questions you may have. If you want more information please text DEPUTY to 210-934-7028 🤓

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas 🎄

The 2023 Elmendorf Christmas Parade was a blast! Thank you, Elmendorf, TX, for hosting us! 🎉

We were honored to be able to participate in this parade, and we are already looking forward to next year’s parade!

Yesterday, Sheriff Javier Salazar and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Mounted Patrol kicked off December in the Christmas spirit.
They had a great time at the 2023 Bexar County Tree Lighting event. 🎄

We wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season

Happening Now at Black Rifle Coffee Company in Dove Creek

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is hosting a toy drive to help supply children with toys for this Christmas.

Please come out to Black Rifle Coffee Company located at 303 W Loop 1604 S Access Rd today! We will be here until 3 pm.

We are asking for unwrapped toys for children ages 0-5 years old. We will also be accepting monetary donations.

Deputy Santa will be making an appearance as well, so be sure to stop by, donate a toy, and get a photo!

This week, the newest cadet class started!
Help us welcome cadet class 2023-India!

Sheriff Javier Salazar welcomed 2023-India on Monday. Before becoming cadets, these cadets were recruits who were shadowing detention deputies for several weeks before starting the detention academy.

If you are interested in joining the BCSO, text "deputy" to 210-934-7028.

FATALITY ACCIDENT AT HIGHWAY 16 AND SMITH ROAD

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is working a fatality accident around State Hwy 16 S and Smith Rd. All Northbound lanes of Highway 16 are being diverted at Smith all the way to 1604. All Northbound lanes are shut down.

Please avoid the area and designate an alternate route. As soon as an update is provided, we will share on social media.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office is hosting a toy drive to help supply children with toys for this Christmas.

Please come out to Black Rifle Coffee Company located at 303 W Loop 1604 S Access Rd, on Wednesday, November29th, from 8am till 7pm.

We are asking for unwrapped toys for children ages 0-5 years old. We will also be accepting monetary donations.

Deputy Santa will be making an appearance as well, so be sure to stop by, donate a toy, and get a photo!

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is out at the HEB in Alamo Ranch. We will be here to answer any questions, keep our community safe, and assist in any situation that may arise.

If you need us, please stop by and visit with our deputies.

Generations Federal Credit Union delivered a full Thanksgiving meal to our deputies at the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Every year they have donated Thanksgiving to our hard-working deputies that work every day including holidays to keep our community safe. Thank you so much for this delicious meal.

On behalf of Sheriff Javier Salazar, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and the hard working men and women serving our community, we want to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving.

New charge added on to robbery suspect after she assaulted a 61 year old male she met on a sugar daddy website

Yesterday afternoon, Sheriff Javier Salazar gave a press conference on a 26-year-old woman, Kaley Renae Medina, who assaulted and robbed a 61-year-old male that she met through a sugar daddy website.

She was arrested for robbery initially, however, she has had two additional charges added onto her booking-a DWI active warrant and a new charge for continuous violence against family.

Medina had asked the 61 year old male for $2,000, and when the male told her he did not have that kind of money, she began to assault him.

She poured laundry detergent on his head, causing chemical burns in his eyes. While he was incapacitated, she stole several belongings from his household, including his passport ID, an iPad, a hairdryer, and other items. During her tirade, she also destroyed the victim’s property inside his home including a TV and several walls. As a result of this assault, she was arrested for continuous family violence due to a previous family violence incident.

Today’s Safety and Crime Prevention presentation went very well! Thank you to all the community who showed up.

We spoke about the 9 PM routine, holiday safety tips, the new district map, and more. We will be hosting several other presentations in the upcoming weeks:
Tuesday 11-21-23
Tuesday 12-05-23
Tuesday 12-19-23
Be sure to stay updated by following us on social media.

Also, thank you to Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores, Bexar County Commissioner Pct. 1 and Outer West Community Church for your assistance today.

If you would like a crime prevention and safety presentation in your neighborhood, email us at [email protected] or send us a message.

Today, Sheriff Javier Salazar presented our Prevention Presentation to Elvira Cisneros Senior Community Center!

The presentation is a short presentation that is followed by important Q&A.
Some topics include:
-Home Crime Prevention
-Vehicle Crime Prevention
-Holiday Safety Tips
-Internet Safety

If you have a loved one who you think would benefit from a fraud and crime prevention course, email us at [email protected]

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Crime Safety Presentation on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 6 p.m. at the Outer West Community Church located at 12280 Alamo Ranch Pkwy.

Deputies from the SCORE Unit will present information on the BCSO’s ongoing crime reduction efforts being conducted in the Alamo Ranch area, home and vehicle safety tips, and holiday shopping safety information.

Additionally, don’t forget to stop by and say hi to our deputies who are stationed with our mobile command unit at the Casa Blanca theatre. If you would like to provide information or tips regarding criminal activity you can do so in person at our command unit, email [email protected], or call 210-335-6000

MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE 🎁

Yesterday, we partnered with Walmart to accept toys for children who may otherwise not receive toys this year. We had a great turnout, and we thank Walmart for their assistance!

We will be hosting additional toy drives. If you missed us yesterday, stay tuned for our next drive will be hosted.

Today we had our November Career Fair! 🚔

We can’t wait to welcome all these new applicants to our agency once they complete the application process!

Don’t worry, if you missed us, you can still apply by texting the word “deputy” to 210-934-7028 to start your career today.

The "Magic of Christmas" Toy Drive is coming to Walmart located at 11210 Potranco Rd tomorrow, Saturday, November 18, 2023. 🎁

Stop by, donate a toy, and help bring joy to a child's Christmas this year.
We will be there from 9 am – 4 pm. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Yesterday the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 2200 block of E Houston St on the east side of San Antonio.

The home which has been raided on three separate occasions by law enforcement, was found previously with narcotics and fi****ms. Upon BCSO executing the search warrant a total of 10 individuals were detained later discovered to be documented gang members. Additionally, this home is known by area residents as a public nuisance.

Sheriff Javier Salazar stated, “In speaking to area residents, it is apparent this house has been a thorn in many sides for some time. We have been in contact with the property owner, but we are also still considering the possibility of pursuing demolition of the house. We intend to bring some peace to the area once and for all.”

Among those arrested yesterday were:

Jayden Anderson-Williams, 20: arrest warrant for Evading Arrest or Detention 2nd Offense, State Jail Felony.

Jovon Antwone Flemings, 34: on-site arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance With Intent to Deliver, State Jail Felony.

Thomas Stedham Woodard, 23: on-site arrest for Possession of a Controlled Substance 1gram- 4grams, 3rd Degree Felony.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has increased its presence in the Alamo Ranch area to decrease criminal activity. The BCSO Mobile Command vehicle is currently stationed at the Santikos Casa Blanca theatre. Community residents who wish to report criminal activity can call BCSO at 210-335-6000, come in person to the mobile command vehicle, or email [email protected].

Additionally, in the coming days the BCSO SCORE Unit will be hosting community safety presentations in this area for residents.

This increased presence will remain in place as we work diligently to reduce criminal activity.

Madison has been found and is safe

⚠️🚨MISSING PERSON-Please Share🚨⚠️

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office needs your help location missing person Madison Marie Manson, 14​. Madison was last seen on November 13, 2023 at 2:30 pm in the 26000 block of Lost Creek Way. She was last seen wearing "Nightmare before Christmas" pajamas and glasses.

Madison may have a medical condition that requires medication.

Anyone with information on Madison's whereabouts is urged to contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000 or email [email protected]

Name: Madison Marie Manson, 14
Hgt: 5'3
Wgt: 111
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Red
Last Seen: November 13, 2023
Last Seen Wearing: "Nightmare before Christmas" pajamas and glasses
Location Last Seen: 26000 block of Lost Creek Way in far North Bexar County

*Those found to be harboring Madison may face charges for Harboring a Runaway which is a Class A Misdemeanor punishable up to 1 year in jail with a fine not to exceed $5,000.

This is our last Bexar County True Crimes podcast episode we will be featuring this November. This is a bonus episode that includes a quick Q&A with Sheriff Javier Salazar and Yami Virgin where they discuss questions that were sent in by listeners. We also dive into our cold case unit and discuss the cold case of Bonnie Simmons.

We will be back in December with our next episode that will feature the case of Dianne Tilley, a school teacher who was murdered and the cold case of Patty Vaughan. Be sure to tune in!

Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheriff-pio/episodes/The-Scorned-Wife--Bonus-QA-Episode-e2c0n0n

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bexar-county-true-crimes-podcast/id1713243065

ACTIVE SCENE ALERT

The BCSO is currently working a barricaded subject at an apartment complex located in the 3400 block of Magic Dr.

Nearby residents have been evacuated as a precaution and access to the to the complex may be limited.

Updates will be made as available, follow for updates.

GANG UNIT ARRESTS STREET RACER WHO ULTIMATELY LOST IN A FOOT PURSUIT WITH DEPUTIES

On April 24, 2022, around 12:45 am, a deputy was patrolling in West Bexar County when he observed two vehicles approach a red light, and quickly speed off racing each other reaching speeds of 85 mph in a 35 mph zone. The deputy initiated a traffic stop with one of the vehicles stopping immediately and the other vehicle, a 2008 Mercedes-Benz, fleeing from the scene.

The deputy initiated a pursuit that began at S. Brownleaf St, striking a mailbox, but continuing to evade, before traveling down several streets and ultimately ending when the vehicle wrecked out in the 400 block of Park Field Dr.

When the deputy approached the suspect, identified as 45 year old Richard Guerra, Guerra began to evade on foot. The deputy chased Guerra, when the deputy was close enough, he utilized his taser. The deputy then placed the Guerra into custody.

During the course of the investigation, Guerra was found with narcotics inside his vehicle to include 7.4 grams of co***ne, 6.7 grams of synthetic ma*****na, 5.1 grams of he**in, and 2 grams of ma*****na.

Richard Guerra, 45, is an active gang member and was booked for several charges:
3 charges of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance PG 1 4G-200 G, 1st degree felony
Evading Arrest/Detention with Vehicle, 3rd degree felony
Evade Arrest/Detention- 2nd or more, state jail felony

Richard Guerra is being held in the jail on these charges on a total bond of $190,000.00.