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SAPD: Person calls police on woman 'under the influence of inhalants' while caring for 5-year-old
By Nate Kotisso, Katrina Webber at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· July 8, 2026
· 2 min read
San Antonio police officers said they arrested a woman after she appeared to be on “inhalants” while caring for a 5-year-old boy on Monday afternoon. Victoria Lauren Sandoval, 35, was booked Tuesday morning into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on a child endangerment charge, which is cons...
Key takeaway The person then called police after they went to Sandoval’s location in the 1300 block of Springvale Drive and saw that she “appeared to be under the influence of inhalants,” the report said.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The arrest of Victoria Lauren Sandoval on child endangerment charges raises concerns about the well-being of vulnerable populations in Alamo Heights , particularly children with disabilities. The fact that the 5-year-old boy in this case uses a wheelchair and was left crying on the floor while allegedly in the care of an intoxicated individual is especially troubling. This incident highlights the need for community members to be vigilant and report suspicious activity to authorities, as the person who called police in this case may have prevented a more serious situation from unfolding. The transfer of the child to the care of the person who made the initial call to SAPD suggests that there are support systems in place, but it also underscores the importance of ensuring that those who care for children with special needs are equipped to provide safe and adequate care.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? San Antonio police officers said they arrested a woman after she appeared to be on “inhalants” while caring for a 5-year-old boy on Monday afternoon. Victoria Lauren Sandoval, 35, was booked Tuesday morning into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center on a child endangerment charge, which is cons...
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