SAPD Fires Officer Accused of Punching, Slapping Handcuffed Suspect During Arrest
SAPD records allege Officer Arturo Trevino threw a handcuffed suspect to the ground, punched him in the face three times and slapped him as he refused to enter a patrol car. Body-camera footage also captured what the officer said moments after the suspect was pushed into the vehicle.
Texas-Licensed Paramedic Honored by Medical City Plano on Same Day as Felony Indictment
Medical City Plano publicly honored Ashley Traister for her work supporting EMS agencies on the same day her felony exploitation indictment was filed. State records reveal what the licensed paramedic said led to the investigation.
Texas Review Court Dismisses All Sanctions Against Dallas Judge Amber Givens
A three-justice panel dismissed every disciplinary charge against Dallas County Judge Amber Givens after concluding that the State Commission on Judicial Conduct failed to prove its allegations by a preponderance of the evidence.
SAPD Officer Found Unresponsive Outside Bar While Armed; DA Rejects Case
SAPD Officer Jacob Barcena was found unresponsive outside a San Antonio bar while carrying a handgun, according to disciplinary records. He was arrested and later suspended without pay, but the District Attorney’s Office rejected the criminal case.
Edinburg Police Sergeant Suspended After Resuming Surveillance in Personal Vehicle
Edinburg Police Sgt. Joaquin Mendoza was told by two supervisors to keep a narcotics surveillance operation within city limits. Records show he clocked out, went home, exchanged his unmarked police unit for his personal vehicle and returned to the area—later describing himself as “working for free.”
SAPD Detective: ‘2629, Get the F— Out of My Way’ During Stop That Led to Suspension
“I got a fucking detective that needs help right now, and you fucking stopped me,” SAPD Detective Narciso Marte told the fellow officer who pulled him over, according to disciplinary records. Investigators later cited unsafe driving, the profanity-laced confrontation and a written account contradicted by Fleet video in imposing a 30-day unpaid suspension.
Applicant Screening Led to Edinburg Officer’s Suspension for On-Duty Sex
Newly released records show messages found during an Edinburg police applicant’s background screening led to an investigation of Officer Evaristo Carrion. He admitted to two on-duty sexual encounters and served a seven-day unpaid suspension.
SAPD Officer Accessed Active Investigation and Shared Details With Suspect-Linked Friend
San Antonio Police Officer Domingo Rios III received a 15-day unpaid suspension after SAPD found he accessed an active felony investigation without authorization and shared case information with a friend connected to the suspect. The discipline follows a separate 12-day suspension in 2024.
Hays County Sheriff’s Office Details Growth, Jail Demands And Public Safety Work In Q2 Update
The Hays County Sheriff’s Office reported more than 19,000 law enforcement calls, 507 arrests, 1,689 jail bookings, and more than 30,500 total emergency communications calls during the second quarter of 2026. Sheriff Anthony Hipolito said the update reflects the growing demands on the agency as Hays County continues to expand, including increased jail operations, training needs, specialized unit deployments, and community outreach programs.
San Antonio Officer Suspended After Chasing Driver at 88 MPH in 35 MPH Zone
SAPD Officer Lucas Zapot was suspended for 15 days after disciplinary records say he pursued a driver for a traffic infraction, reached 88 mph in a 35 mph zone, ran red lights, and continued following the vehicle after it sped away without supervisor authorization.