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‘They crossed the line with my sons’: Michelle Barrientes Vela slams SAPD response at her property
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Dillon Collier, Joshua Saunders , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The incident involved the sons of a former Bexar County constable.
A local family's encounter with police has sparked criticism. The incident involved the sons of a former Bexar County constable. Footage of the altercation has been released, showing a violent confrontation.
The family's business was the scene of the incident. A medical call reportedly led to the police response. The outcome of the incident has been resolved in court.
Further details about the incident and the family's concerns are available from KSAT Investigates, who conducted an interview with the former constable. She expressed strong feelings about the police response to the situation.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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