Windcrest residents shocked alleged drug dealer lived next door

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Updated: 4/12/2012 5:37 am
SAN ANTONIO - Some residents in the quiet community of Windcrest say they're stunned to learn a man who lived next door to them has been arrested on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges.

James Mason Blackmon, 52, was arrested by federal agents last week. Neighbors say Blackmon seemed nice and had even done some work in their homes. Windcrest Mayor Alan Baxter says Blackmon even did contract work for Bexar County Water Improvement District #10 -- which is not run by the city of Windcrest.

Baxter said, “I’m disappointed that they would hire a prior convicted felon as their contractor.”

The water district's general manager Richard Frenzel said they had no idea Blackmon had a criminal record because they don’t do background checks on contract workers. Blackmon had served a prison sentence for drug smuggling in 1999.  

The federal government is working to seize the home Blackmon lived in and a second two story home he also built in Windcrest.

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diamondgurl320 - 4/14/2012 8:54 PM
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duh...Did windcrest forget who their next door neighbors were???? The Glen!! Really??

HollyHoly - 4/13/2012 2:00 PM
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What is really shocking is that Windcrest still exists.

bornagain2 - 4/13/2012 11:46 AM
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who was seeling the drugs you may ask it was born agains twin dodie lee, kinda funny huh how the wicked claim god does all the work yet you have free will.

yotube - 4/13/2012 8:28 AM
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B.A. always gets my vote. And why do people get so shocked when someone gets caught with drugs. I bet half of Windcrest has done some pot at some point in their lives. How long has Windcrest been trying to ride this so-called innocent prestigious train... and who wants to live in a community where you get pulled over for going 1mph over the speed limit.

camidawg - 4/12/2012 4:54 PM
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B.A., I have more votes than you. This means my philosophy > yours.

TheSource - 4/12/2012 4:31 PM
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Born Again: STFU!! Guess "Brother James" is just like all the "good Christians", corrupt to the core.

Born Again - 4/12/2012 3:47 PM
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There is obviously a rush to judgement here. I am certain that once the facts of the case are exposed, the public will feel differently. Brother James says he is innocent and I believe him. He has been like a superman in the Christian community, donating his time for the work of the Lord. It is true that Brother James has sinned mightily in the past, but he has long since come to Jesus and renounced his formerly sinful ways. I believe he simply forgot about the bunker, once the Light shone upon him. Let us approach this situation with a more forgiving demeanor and leave the judging to Him that is the final judge. Further, I think we should bear careful note that these charges are lodged by the godless wretches of the Federal Government in God forsaken Washington, DC. They are known to be in thrall to the Devil. Among his friends and family, he is beloved. Among his neighbors, he is beloved. In his community, he is beloved. Among the wider Christian community, he is beloved. At the water district, he is beloved. The city didn't have a problem with him, the State of Texas didn't have a problem with him, but the Federals have a problem with him. Maybe it is because they are so smart over at the headquarters in God forsaken Washington, DC. Maybe those carpetbaggers are still here trying to reconstruct us. Who knows? Anyway, let us set Brother James free, that he may go about his business of frantically trying to do all of God's work at the same time and let not the wicked try to be the judge. That is the work of the Lord.

woolybully - 4/12/2012 2:25 PM
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I don't see why the residents are shocked about a drug dealer in their neighborhood, they are just a stones throw away from some of the largest drug infested hoods in all of San Antonio. Who do you think can afford to own and live in high dollar homes? Dealers NOT users!!

camidawg - 4/12/2012 12:46 PM
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It's head-shaking worthy when uppity white people are 'shocked/amazed' when they find drug dealers, sex offenders, convicted felons, gang members, etc. living close to them. Look, your projects are appealing because cops don't sniff around white neighborhoods. Since you have the attitude of 'NOT in MY backyard, no way, no sir' it makes it less appealing to have a police presence there. BUT< here you have it. A drug dealer in Windcrest. You think that criminal activity is only relegated to the East & South sides of S.A.? Well, suprise!

garzar1 - 4/12/2012 9:07 AM
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Dang catholic dad!!! I hope you dont have kids in catholic schools.
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