Austin Police Arrest Two Physical Therapists in Separate Sexual Assault Investigations
Detectives with the Austin Police Department have arrested two physical therapists in connection with separate sexual assault investigations involving their patients. Authorities say the incidents are not connected, but both involve allegations that the therapists assaulted patients during treatment sessions. Both cases remain active investigations as police urge anyone who may have had contact with the suspects to come forward.
Laredo Police Officer Suspended Following Investigation Into Self-Inflicted Shooting Incident
A Laredo police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation into an August 2025 incident involving a self-inflicted shooting at the officer’s residence. Authorities say the investigation began after the officer reported that his live-in girlfriend, who is also a Laredo police officer, had sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. As investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the incident, they uncovered additional events involving alcohol use, firearm handling, and an unreported patrol vehicle crash that occurred the day before. Department leadership later concluded the findings revealed multiple safety and conduct concerns, ultimately leading to the officer’s suspension.
SAPD Officer Disciplined After Woman With Robbery Warrant Found in His Vehicle
A San Antonio police officer has been disciplined after internal records show he was driving with a woman who had an active felony robbery warrant. The incident, which began with a traffic stop in 2025, later led to an internal investigation and a two-day suspension issued by the San Antonio Police Department. Investigators also reviewed the officer’s use of department databases during the inquiry.
Cotulla City Secretary Arrested on Assault Charge After Dilley Ballroom Fight
The city secretary for the City of Cotulla was arrested March 10, 2026, after authorities say a fight at a Dilley ballroom in February left another woman with injuries. Juanita G. Fonseca was booked into the Frio County Jail on a charge of assault causing bodily injury following an investigation by the Dilley Police Department. Police say witness statements and video from inside the venue helped identify Fonseca in the alleged altercation involving another woman near the dance floor.
Texas City Meeting Arrest Draws Competing Narratives After Video Goes Public
The arrest of a man during a Texas City Commission meeting is drawing renewed interest after newly circulated video footage raised questions about what happened before and during the encounter. Juan David Rodriguez was arrested and charged with disrupting a meeting after officers removed him from the commission chamber, but competing narratives have emerged about the incident. Video released by Dolcefino Consulting appears to show officers detaining Rodriguez in a hallway outside the meeting room, while city officials maintain the arrest followed repeated disruptions during the meeting. The differing accounts are now fueling debate over the circumstances that led to the arrest.
Selma Police Seize Over 32 Kilograms of Cocaine During IH-35 Traffic Stop
A traffic stop on Interstate 35 for an expired registration led Selma police to uncover more than 32 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside modified tractor batteries in a semi-truck cab. Officials say discrepancies between the driver’s statements and his CDL logbook records prompted further investigation, and a K-9 alert led officers to the hidden narcotics. Approximately half of the cocaine was discovered during the roadside stop, with the remaining portion recovered during the evidence processing that followed.
SAPD Detective Suspended After Investigation Into On-Duty Relationship Allegations
A San Antonio Police Department detective has agreed to a 30-day unpaid suspension after an Internal Affairs investigation found he repeatedly visited a private residence while on duty and delayed responding to calls for service. The investigation began after a resident reported seeing a marked police vehicle parked near the 100 block of Dublin Avenue multiple times between March and August 2025 and alleged the detective appeared to be “kissing” a woman at the home. Records show the detective later acknowledged spending time at the residence while on duty and assisting with small repairs around the house.
Two Weimar Council Members Resign After Nepotism Issue in Finance Director Hiring
Two members of the Weimar City Council resigned after a finance director job offer was withdrawn when officials learned the applicant was a first cousin to both council members. City Manager David Mason said the relationship was discovered after questions were raised about the candidate’s ties to Council Members Kurt Scardino and Rex Kloesel. Although the relationship does not violate Texas state nepotism law, the city’s stricter internal policy led officials to rescind the offer and prompted both council members to step down.
SAPD Officer Indefinitely Suspended After Conflicting Statements About Suspect’s Phone
A San Antonio police officer has been indefinitely suspended after an internal investigation found he gave conflicting statements about accessing a suspect’s cellphone and covering his body-worn camera while viewing images he believed showed narcotics. Department officials determined the officer’s initial report was not truthful after body-worn camera footage contradicted his account. The suspension removes the officer from duty unless it is overturned through the civil service appeal process.
Cotulla Housing Authority Says Former Officials Withheld Access to Financial System Containing Payroll Records
The Cotulla Housing Authority says it cannot access years of financial records because the login credentials to its QuickBooks accounting system were never turned over after the termination of its longtime executive director. In correspondence through legal counsel, the authority stated the former executive director and former administrative assistant continue to refuse to provide the password and other access credentials associated with the system. The issue surfaced after inquiries from The Hawk’s Eye seeking payroll records for multiple years.