Lavaca County Jail Contraband Probe Expands as Three Men Face Felony Charges
A narcotics discovery during a routine June cell inspection at the Lavaca County Jail has led to felony charges against three men. The multiagency investigation remains active, and authorities say additional arrests or charges could follow.
Former UT System Officer Arrested in Schertz on Public Servant Impersonation Charge
A former UT System police officer was arrested in Schertz after allegedly flashing a gold badge and threatening police action against a resident. Justin Wayne Reed’s peace officer license remains active, although state records show no agency service after 2019.
Jason Landry Search Organizer Jim West Held Liable for Defamation in Caldwell County
A Caldwell County court has entered an agreed judgment holding Jason Landry search organizer James Marcus “Jim” West liable for defaming Ashley Michelle Martinez. Martinez’s petition alleged that West accused her of fabricating evidence, stealing $20,000 in search equipment and causing law-enforcement agencies to threaten to cut off the volunteer team.
Brownsville Officer Suspended After Alleged Fourth Amendment Violation During Traffic Stop
A Brownsville police officer was suspended without pay after an internal investigation found he violated a driver’s Fourth Amendment rights during a traffic stop by allegedly conditioning a search on whether the driver would receive a citation. Although the department sustained the allegations and imposed discipline, the officer remains actively licensed and employed with the Brownsville Police Department.
SAPD Officer Left Mental Health Detainee Alone; Stolen Gun Later Discovered
An Internal Affairs investigation found that an SAPD officer left a man detained during a mental health crisis unattended for approximately 30 minutes without searching his belongings. After the man was transported to a hospital, security personnel discovered a stolen firearm inside his bag. Investigators also concluded the officer’s written report did not accurately reflect what was captured on body-worn camera footage, resulting in a 30-day unpaid suspension.
UPDATE: Hays County Deputy Allegedly Drove to Child-Custody Call While Intoxicated, Police Say
A Hays County sheriff’s deputy allegedly drove to a New Braunfels home while officers were investigating a child-custody issue, then showed signs of intoxication, police said. Rodrigo Dimas Deleon was taken to a hospital for a blood alcohol test, arrested for DWI and later released on a $3,000 bond. The off-duty deputy has since been placed on paid administrative leave.
Third Guadalupe County Detention Officer Arrested in Jail Sexual-Misconduct Investigation
Three Guadalupe County detention officers now face civil-rights and improper-sexual-activity charges involving a person in custody. Corporal Rudy Garcia was booked one week after Andrew Kee and Isaiah Charles—and two days after state records show his county service ended. All three were booked into the same jail where they worked and released on surety bonds as the Texas Rangers’ investigation continues.
Cibolo Detective Admitted Kicking Coworker Multiple Times; Lieutenant Demoted Over Response
A female detective said Joshua Apgar repeatedly tickled her at her desk, commented on her buttocks, discussed the lack of sex in his marriage and kicked her in the buttocks five or six times—including once in front of Guadalupe County deputies. Apgar admitted the repeated kicks and sexual conversation but called the physical contact “horseplay.” After Lt. John Wells said he ordered Apgar to stop touching her, Apgar acknowledged kicking her again, leaving her feeling unsafe and later crying at work. An investigator found the conduct met the elements of assault and recommended termination, while the police chief demoted Wells for failing to report the original complaint and called one of his official statements “untruthful.” Today, Apgar works in investigations for the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office, while Wells oversees safety and security at Marion ISD.
SAPD Officer Suspended After Accessing Reports Involving Girlfriend, Her Ex-Husband
An SAPD audit found Officer Christopher Cardiel accessed three police reports involving his girlfriend, her ex-husband or both without an official purpose. Disciplinary records also reveal the profane messages cited by the department and how a proposed 15-day suspension was reduced to five.
Federal CBP Officer Indicted After Allegedly Using Chokehold, Filing False Report
A federal grand jury indicted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer on July 15, 2026, in connection with a 2021 detention in which prosecutors allege he used an unlawful chokehold and later made false statements about what happened. The officer was arrested and made his initial federal court appearance on July 17, 2026.