2 SAPD Officers Disciplined After DWI Stop Ends Without Arrest
Two San Antonio police officers were disciplined after a late-night traffic stop in June 2025 ended without an arrest, despite officers acknowledging the driver appeared impaired and unsafe to operate a vehicle. Internal records show supervisors ordered additional evaluation that never occurred, and investigators later concluded the encounter posed a risk to public safety.
McKinney Officer Arrested Journalist After ‘Shut Up’ Comment
A federal civil-rights lawsuit says McKinney Police Officer Dean Riano arrested journalist James Springer — who reports under the name James Freeman — after Freeman filmed a traffic stop from a public sidewalk and told the officer to “shut up.” The filing says Freeman was jailed, his cameras and phone were taken, and police later downloaded his reporting data, even though the encounter was already being livestreamed. The case now before a federal judge also names the City of McKinney, alleging city leaders and the police department publicly defended the arrest instead of correcting it, turning a roadside encounter into a national fight over the right to record police.
Commerce Man Held in Handcuffs for 3 Hours After Refusing to Show ID
A federal civil rights lawsuit says a January 2024 visit to a Hunt County medical clinic turned into a three-hour detention at the Commerce Police Department after Robin Powell refused to provide identification. The case names five Commerce police officers and centers on an arrest ordered for “failure to ID,” even though no charges were ever filed and clinic staff declined to accuse Powell of any crime.
New Braunfels Traffic Stop Led to 7-Month Jail Stay
A routine traffic stop near Bush’s Chicken in New Braunfels on December 29, 2023 has become the focus of a civil rights lawsuit after a local contractor says it left him locked inside the Comal County Jail for more than seven months — even after prosecutors ultimately rejected the drug charge that kept him behind bars.
According to the lawsuit filed in Comal County District Court, Vicente Agapito Rosales was pulled over without a valid legal basis, dragged from his vehicle after an officer shattered his window, and arrested on charges that later collapsed in court. While laboratory testing ultimately found no controlled substance, Rosales remained incarcerated until July 30, 2024, during which time he says he lost his business, his home, and was left homeless.
The suit accuses New Braunfels police officers and the City of New Braunfels of unlawful seizure, excessive force, fabrication of evidence, malicious prosecution, and prolonged unlawful detention — raising broader questions about how a single traffic stop turned into a life-altering incarceration that never resulted in a conviction.
How Harlingen’s Veteran Assistance Funds Were Spent — and What Veterans Should Know
After several Cameron County veterans reached out seeking clarity, The Hawk’s Eye reviewed financial records and official responses to better understand how Harlingen’s veteran assistance funds were used. This report explains where the money went, why some funds were depleted rapidly, and what veterans should know if they still need assistance.
New Braunfels Traffic Stop Lawsuit Survives Early Court Challenge
A federal judge has ruled on a civil-rights lawsuit previously reported by The Hawk’s Eye stemming from a 2023 New Braunfels traffic stop, allowing key constitutional claims against police officers to move forward while dismissing claims against the city for now. The decision outlines why the case survives an early dismissal attempt, what limits the court faced at this stage, and what comes next as the lawsuit heads toward a possible appeal or discovery phase.
Seguin Officer Counseled After Eagle Pass Police Issue Trespass Warning
Internal affairs records show a Seguin police officer was counseled after an off-duty, late-night encounter in Eagle Pass resulted in a criminal trespass warning, though no criminal charges were filed.
Uhland City Council Faces Critical Test After Mayor’s Arrest
The Hawk’s Eye CN reached out to Councilmember Ronald Merrill for comment regarding the residency and homestead questions described above. As of publication, Merrill had not responded.
Weimar Police Chief Resigns Weeks After City Manager Departure
The City of Weimar announced that Police Chief David Socha has resigned from his position, just weeks after the resignation of former City Manager Donald Dixson, following questions related to hiring, licensing, and background review practices within city government.
Corpus Christi Police Officer Arrested in Kendall County Following Internal Probe
A Corpus Christi Police Department officer was arrested in Kendall County following an internal investigation that led to multiple criminal charges, according to police blotter, jail, and state licensing records.