Former Dispatcher Who Worked for SAPD, Helotes and Live Oak Police Indicted in Child Sex Abuse Case
A former police dispatcher who worked for SAPD, Helotes Police and Live Oak Police has been indicted in Bexar County on child sex abuse and child pornography-related charges. Court records show some alleged offense dates overlap with periods when Aracili Garcia was employed as a telecommunications operator for local law enforcement agencies. The records do not state the alleged conduct happened while she was on duty or using agency equipment, but the timeline raises public-trust concerns. Garcia is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
New Braunfels Can Keep Short-Term Rentals Out of Some Residential Areas, Court Rules
A federal appeals court has sided with the City of New Braunfels in a years-long fight over short-term rentals, ruling that the city can continue restricting vacation-style rentals in certain residential neighborhoods. The case comes in a tourism-heavy community known for Schlitterbahn, the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, Wurstfest and millions of annual visitors, where short-term rentals remain a major issue for property owners, neighbors and city officials. The Fifth Circuit said Texas law does not recognize a protected property right to use a home specifically as a short-term rental, and found the city had a rational basis for trying to preserve residential neighborhood character.
Kenedy, Texas Hired Texas G Presenter Into $124,800 City Job Before Background Check Was Complete
Gary A. Schroeder, a former Gonzales District 1 city councilman who pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor assault charge while in office, walked into a Kenedy City Council meeting as a Texas G, LLC representative and left with a $124,800 city job. Records show council appointed Schroeder before Human Resources completed the background investigation or handled the normal hiring review. Nearly three weeks later, city emails show he was still asking for the application, drug test and background-check paperwork to be placed on file.
Assistant City Attorney Resigns, Says New Braunfels Mayor’s Election Letter Damaged Legal Office
Fallout from New Braunfels’ disputed mayoral election has moved into City Hall’s legal office after First Assistant City Attorney John Frank Onion III resigned, accusing Mayor Neal Linnartz and the city of leaving online a public letter that he says unfairly blamed the City Attorney’s Office for the election controversy. The resignation came the same day City Council voted to terminate City Attorney Valeria Acevedo, deepening the dispute over how the city handled conflicting charter and state constitutional requirements in the mayoral race.
San Antonio Officer Suspended Indefinitely After SAPD Cites 111 MPH Speeds, Red-Light Violations
A San Antonio police officer was suspended indefinitely after SAPD records say he activated emergency equipment while not assigned to a call, ran multiple red lights and drove at speeds reaching 111 mph. The disciplinary order also cites body-camera violations, including an alleged failure to record an assigned call and repeated failures to upload body-camera videos before the end of multiple shifts.
Former Peace Officer Working at IDEA Kyle Convicted in Private Security Case
A former Texas peace officer working private security at the IDEA Kyle campus pleaded guilty in Hays County after San Marcos police said he used a personal Ford Explorer equipped with white strobe lights to force a driver to stop on I-35. Investigators said Ryan Jarratt Monahan’s vehicle repeatedly moved in front of the driver, slammed on its brakes and activated rear-facing white lights before leaving the roadside stop without anyone getting out. Monahan was sentenced to one day in jail, and surrendered his peace-officer license.
SAPD Officer Indefinitely Suspended After Multiple Women Report Inappropriate Conduct
A San Antonio police officer has been indefinitely suspended after multiple women reported inappropriate conduct, including explicit text messages, unwanted physical contact, and intimidating behavior while he was assigned to SAPD’s mental health response team. The disciplinary order against Officer Christopher D. De Los Santos details allegations spanning from 2023 to 2025, including claims that he sent a sexually explicit message to a fellow officer, touched another officer without consent, and berated a Center for Health Care Services member after a crisis call.
SAPD Officer Gets Five-Day Suspension After Improper TCIC/NCIC Searches
A San Antonio police officer received a five-day suspension after an internal investigation found he used police systems to look up information about his estranged partner’s new boyfriend without a legitimate law enforcement purpose. The case raises broader questions about how seriously departments treat improper access to sensitive databases, especially when the systems are meant for public safety—not personal use.
SAPD Officer’s THC Gummies Disclosure Raises Fitness-for-Duty Concerns
A San Antonio police officer avoided termination after a positive marijuana test led to concerns over nightly THC gummy use, federal firearm restrictions and whether medical cannabis use under Texas law conflicts with the duties of an armed peace officer. City records show Officer Kristopher D. Rich, employed by SAPD since 2020, received a 30-day suspension and was placed under a last chance agreement after disclosing he used THC gummies before bed each night.
Flock Alert Helps Kyle Police Recover Stolen Vehicle, Arrest Three Houston-Area Suspects
A Flock Safety camera alert helped Kyle police recover a vehicle reported stolen from the Houston area early Sunday morning, leading to a short pursuit, a crash and the arrest of three people authorities believe may have been headed to Kyle to commit vehicle burglaries or steal additional vehicles. The case highlights why many law enforcement agencies view automated license plate readers as a valuable public safety tool — while also fueling ongoing questions across Texas about privacy, data sharing and the safeguards needed to prevent misuse.