SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department said one of its officers turned himself in to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office after being charged with an assault-related offense while off duty.
The department said in a news release that Cody Haegelin, assigned to SAPD’s SWAT Detail, has been charged with assault by choking or strangulation involving a family member.
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According to the release, Haegelin turned himself in after an arrest warrant was issued for an off-duty offense that took place on Sept. 14.
Haegelin, who has been with the department for 14 years, has been placed on administrative duty, the release said.
According to a KSAT analysis, Haegelin is the sixth San Antonio police officer to face legal trouble in 2025.
SAPD said it is conducting an administrative investigation into Haegelin’s arrest.
KSAT has reached out to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office for more information.
Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years.