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A dormant San Marcos Police Department cruiser Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020, at the San Marcos Police Department.

SMPD investigating homicide, suspect in custody

Blake Leschber, News Editor October 30, 2023

The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Oct. 30 on the 900 Block of North I-35. According to SMPD, Andre Symon, a 32-year-old male, is the suspect of the...

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San Marcos police arrest murder suspects involved in apartment homicide

Staff December 8, 2021

Trigger warning: This article includes discussion of gun violence.  Update: Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2:55 p.m.  San Marcos police have arrested Lukas Javier Perez of San Antonio and Michael Brandon...

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Six suspects arrested in overnight homicide

Jakob Rodriguez December 10, 2019

The City of San Marcos reported in a press release that the San Marcos Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred last night in the parking lot of the Cedars Apartments, 1101 Leah Ave.According...

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Victim of Homicide at Veterans Park identified

Staff August 27, 2019

The San Marcos Police Department announced via press release that officers have identified Charles William Laria II, 57, as the victim in Saturday’s homicide. At approximately 10:42 a.m. on...

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SMPD investigates homicide near Veterans Park

Staff August 26, 2019

The City of San Marcos Police Department has reported an ongoing investigation of a homicide that occurred over the weekend near Veterans Park, according to a city press release. “At approximately...

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One found deceased at The Village on Telluride apartment complex, fifth homicide of the year

Jaden Edison June 5, 2019

UPDATE: June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Chelsy Alyce Mistretta (08/18/1997) was arrested in connection to a murder at the Village on Telluride apartments. She is the third person to be charged for the crime on June...

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Three suspects arrested for homicide

Geoff Sloan August 27, 2018

A third arrest was made Aug. 22 in connection to last week’s murder of Matthew Jacob Rodriguez Jr. Adrian Terrell Rose, 24, was arrested by police in Jackson, Miss. in a joint operation...

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Police investigating fourth San Marcos homicide of 2017

Shayan Faradineh October 16, 2017

The San Marcos Police Department is investigating a homicide Monday morning. The gunshot death was initially reported as an EMS call outside a residence in the 2900 block of Hunter Road. Officers arrived...

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San Marcos Police Department record second homicide of 2017

Shayan Faradineh June 21, 2017

Two adults and a 14-year-old juvenile were arrested June 20, related to the death of a New Braunfels man. Law enforcement believe that the three met the victim for a drug deal in San Marcos. Kyle...

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San Marcos needs a new center of LGBTQ+ culture

James Phillips, Opinions Contributor September 17, 2023

LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs, such as the original Stonewall Inn in New York City, play an essential role in the queer community. These spaces act as a haven for individuals who identify as a part of the...

The aftermath of the deadly July 20, 2018 Iconic Village Apartment Fire. 

Arrest to be announced in Iconic Village fire investigation

Carson Weaver, Editor in Chief July 5, 2023

Almost five years after the fatal Iconic Village apartment fire was ruled intentional, San Marcos officials are announcing an arrest tomorrow. The fire, which killed five people, injured multiple...

Cadet Austin Salyer’s urn on display during a celebration of life ceremony hosted by the Texas State Army ROTC and the Military Science Department, Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, at the Performing Art Center’s Recital Hall. Salyer was killed on Sept. 16 after negligent gunfire struck through his room at The Lyndon apartments in San Marcos. He was a junior studying criminal justice and military science at Texas State. 

Convicted shooter of Texas State student sentenced to 90-day sentence

Blake Leschber, News Editor May 9, 2023

On Sept. 16, 2021, 20-year-old Texas State student Austin Salyer was shot through the wall by his neighbor Gabriel Brown, in his San Marcos apartment while in bed.  Brown...

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