San Marcos Chief of Police: ‘Remarkable increase’ in aggravated assault

There is good news and bad news about crime in San Marcos.

The San Marcos Police Department has reported zero murders this year, said Police Chief Stan Standridge.

“To my citizens, to the police department, I can’t praise you enough,” he said. “We’re at zero, and it is November 1. We’re going to finish this year with zero.”