Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes the most captivating news headlines of the week. This week’s topics cover the arrest of a San Antonio Fire Department firefighter, Chris Brown at the Alamodome and a man arrested for throwing rocks by the Pearl.
SAFD firefighter arrested after striking 15-year-old family member
Geoffrey Stebbings, a firefighter with the SAFD, was arrested on Sept. 20 with assault charges for causing bodily injury to a young family member. SAPD says Stebbings, a longtime Fire Engineer assigned to the Arson Division, and the victim were reportedly in a vehicle when a verbal altercation took place, and he “struck [the girl] with an open hand on her arm.” Police were called after a neighbor saw the 15-year-old leave the car while holding her arm. Stebbings has since been released on bond and placed on Administrative Duty while the investigation remains ongoing.
Chris Brown brings ‘Breezy Bowl XX’ to Alamodome in sold-out show
Two-time Grammy winner Chris Brown returned to San Antonio for the first time in five years for his ‘Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour’ on Saturday.
Joined by fellow R&B and hip-hop artists Jhené Aiko and Bryson Tiller, Brown performed a mix of old and new songs from his catalog, showcasing his signature blend of dance and vocals that had over 45,000 San Antonio fans up and on their feet. The concert’s success also caused heavy traffic and congestion in the downtown area due to its large turnout.
Man throwing rocks by Pearl arrested naked by I-35 after damaging multiple vehicles
A 28-year-old man, now identified as Victor Hernandez Jr., was reported to be chucking rocks and large pieces of concrete at passing cars on Broadway and Alamo Street on Sept. 25. After damaging multiple cars, a San Antonio Police Department officer attempted to intervene. Hernandez then began taking off his clothes in the middle of the street and ran off. Police located Hernandez by I-35, who was charged with criminal mischief, attempting to take an officer’s weapons and evading arrest. Investigations later revealed he had caused felony-level damage to six vehicles. Reports say he was medically cleared at the scene before police took him into custody and booked him at a Bexar County jail.
