Wilson County Firefighter Indicted in Gillespie County After Late-Night Arrest
A Wilson County firefighter/EMT remains tied to a pending felony case in Gillespie County after a late-night arrest in Fredericksburg. Department records show he was disciplined after the arrest, but not after the indictment.
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.
Bexar County Precinct 3 Reserve Deputy Constable Indicted in Felony Family Violence Case
A Bexar County Precinct 3 reserve deputy constable was arrested earlier this year after being indicted in a felony family violence case tied to an alleged 2023 offense, while he was already serving with the agency. Richard E. Bryant Jr. was released on a $35,000 bond, and court records list no-contact and firearm restrictions, while the constable’s office says he remains active due to due process but has not worked any hours since his arrest.
Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra Loses Runoff After Campaign Marked by Transparency Questions
Hays County voters delivered a decisive Democratic runoff defeat to incumbent County Judge Ruben Becerra, choosing Michelle Gutierrez Cohen as the party’s nominee for the November general election. The result followed months of accountability reporting on Becerra’s business ties, financial disclosures, social media conduct and a public admonition from the State Commission on Judicial Conduct — coverage by The Hawk’s Eye that challenged the local status quo and raised questions much of the media landscape left untouched.
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.
Hays County Investigation Finds Dogs Died of Heat Stroke in Boarding Facility Van
Two people connected to EZ Dog Stay and Play are facing charges after Hays County investigators said two dogs died from heat stroke while being transported in the rear of a cargo van without adequate air conditioning or ventilation. Per a sheriff’s office news release, the investigation also uncovered prior warnings about unsafe transport conditions and alleged misleading claims about the facility’s boarding services.
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.
New Braunfels Officer’s Conduct Toward Teens, Family-Violence Call Led to 10-Hour Suspension
A New Braunfels police officer received only a one-day, 10-hour unpaid suspension after internal records say he threatened civilians, cursed at teenagers and admitted he intentionally uses aggressive profanity to get people to listen. Records released this year detail the late-2025 discipline against Officer Zachariah Alvarado, whose body-camera footage drew concern from supervisors after two separate calls for service.