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SAPD: 3 teens accused of robbing Northside ISD student connected to similar crime 2 weeks earlier
By Nate Kotisso at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
Three San Antonio teenagers arrested in connection with the robbery of a Northside ISD student have also been tied to a similar incident two weeks earlier, according to arrest warrants obtained by KSAT. Records show the following suspects all remain in custody on multiple charges at the Bexar Cou...
Key takeaway Records show the following suspects all remain in custody on multiple charges at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center: Amir Notario, 17Omar Timothy John Saenz, 18Damian Zertuche, 18‘You’re talking s---?
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The recent arrest of three teenagers in connection with the robbery of a Northside ISD student raises concerns about the safety of students in the area, particularly around Stevens High School. The fact that the suspects are former students of the same school and were able to confront and assault a current student off-campus highlights the need for increased vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement and school officials. The involvement of the Texas Department of Public Safety and Northside ISD police officers in the investigation and arrest of the suspects is a positive step, but more needs to be done to prevent such incidents in the future. The connection to a similar crime two weeks earlier also suggests that there may be a larger pattern of criminal activity in the area that needs to be addressed. As the community waits for the outcome of the charges against Notario, Saenz, and Zertuche, it is crucial to examine the underlying factors that may be contributing to this type of violence and work towards finding solutions to keep students safe.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Three San Antonio teenagers arrested in connection with the robbery of a Northside ISD student have also been tied to a similar incident two weeks earlier, according to arrest warrants obtained by KSAT. Records show the following suspects all remain in custody on multiple charges at the Bexar Cou...
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