Cibolo Detective Admitted Kicking Coworker Multiple Times; Lieutenant Demoted Over Response
A female detective said Joshua Apgar repeatedly tickled her at her desk, commented on her buttocks, discussed the lack of sex in his marriage and kicked her in the buttocks five or six times—including once in front of Guadalupe County deputies. Apgar admitted the repeated kicks and sexual conversation but called the physical contact “horseplay.” After Lt. John Wells said he ordered Apgar to stop touching her, Apgar acknowledged kicking her again, leaving her feeling unsafe and later crying at work. An investigator found the conduct met the elements of assault and recommended termination, while the police chief demoted Wells for failing to report the original complaint and called one of his official statements “untruthful.” Today, Apgar works in investigations for the Guadalupe County Fire Marshal’s Office, while Wells oversees safety and security at Marion ISD.
SAPD Officer Suspended After Accessing Reports Involving Girlfriend, Her Ex-Husband
An SAPD audit found Officer Christopher Cardiel accessed three police reports involving his girlfriend, her ex-husband or both without an official purpose. Disciplinary records also reveal the profane messages cited by the department and how a proposed 15-day suspension was reduced to five.
Federal CBP Officer Indicted After Allegedly Using Chokehold, Filing False Report
A federal grand jury indicted a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer on July 15, 2026, in connection with a 2021 detention in which prosecutors allege he used an unlawful chokehold and later made false statements about what happened. The officer was arrested and made his initial federal court appearance on July 17, 2026.
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.