A Seguin police officer was formally counseled earlier this year following an off-duty incident in Eagle Pass that involved a late-night police response, allegations of misconduct, and the issuance of a criminal trespass warning, according to internal department records.
Officer Miriam Herrera graduated from the A.A.C.O.G. Alamo Area Regional Law Enforcement Academy in late February 2024. State records show her Texas peace officer license was issued on Feb. 29, 2024, and she began working for the Seguin Police Department on March 12, 2024.
Less than a year later, on or about Jan. 9, 2025, Herrera was off duty and visiting family in the City of Eagle Pass when the incident occurred.
Late-night encounter prompts police response
According to internal affairs documents, allegations of misconduct were made during the visit, including claims of threats and conduct that ultimately resulted in a criminal trespass warning being issued.
Records state that Herrera allowed her brother to operate a rental vehicle and accompanied him to the residence of his estranged, pregnant girlfriend in an effort to retrieve property. The encounter took place late at night, after multiple phone calls had already been made to the complainant.
Eagle Pass police officers were dispatched to the scene. Upon arrival, officers determined that Herrera’s brother was not safe to drive and directed Herrera to take control of the vehicle. The encounter led to further involvement by the Eagle Pass Police Department, and a criminal trespass warning was issued to Herrera. No criminal charges were filed.
Internal affairs review
In a Feb. 19, 2025 memorandum, Seguin Police Chief Jason Brady wrote that investigators did not find evidence to substantiate allegations that Herrera made threats toward anyone. However, Brady said the overall conduct was troubling and reflected poor judgment, particularly given the late hour, the involvement of alcohol, and the circumstances surrounding the repeated attempts to contact the complainant.
Brady noted that Herrera was known to be a Seguin police officer to the complainant at the time and wrote that the behavior could reasonably be perceived as provocative, intimidating, or harassing. He further stated that Herrera’s involvement resulted in her being named in official Eagle Pass Police Department reports and that the situation reflected negatively on both the officer and the department, even in the absence of criminal charges.
Counseling issued
A counseling memorandum dated Feb. 22, 2025, states that Herrera violated the department’s “unbecoming conduct” policy, which governs officer behavior both on and off duty.
While the memo describes Herrera as a new police officer, it also notes she has more than a decade of experience in the criminal justice system, including prior service with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, where she held the rank of captain. Supervisors wrote that Herrera should have known her actions would reflect negatively on herself and the agency.
The memo confirms Herrera had no prior disciplinary history with the Seguin Police Department. It also states that she cooperated with the internal affairs investigation and acknowledged the seriousness of the situation.
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