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‘Politics at play’: Fired SAPD officer claims there was a city council connection to man he pursued, punched
Read full article: ‘Politics at play’: Fired SAPD officer claims there was a city council connection to man he pursued, punchedThomas Villarreal is trying to overturn his firing over a January 2020 incident in which he and another former SAPD officer forced their way through a door and repeatedly punched a man who walked away from a traffic stop. His attorney says Villarreal was "scapegoated."
No longer facing up to life in prison, fired SAPD officer tries to win back his job
Read full article: No longer facing up to life in prison, fired SAPD officer tries to win back his jobThomas Villarreal was fired and criminally charged over an incident where he and Carlos Castro forced their way into a home and repeatedly punched a man
Motions accuse DA’s Civil Rights Division of ‘intentional misconduct’ in officer mistrials
Read full article: Motions accuse DA’s Civil Rights Division of ‘intentional misconduct’ in officer mistrialsAttorneys for three former San Antonio police officers accused of committing crimes while on duty have accused the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office Civil Rights Division of intentionally concealing evidence that would have set their clients free, court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
After mistrial, prosecutors dismiss charge against ex-SAPD officer, reindict second officer on reduced charge
Read full article: After mistrial, prosecutors dismiss charge against ex-SAPD officer, reindict second officer on reduced chargeA former San Antonio police officer accused of beating a man after kicking in the door of his East Side home has been reindicted on a lesser charge of assault while a fellow officer involved in the case has had his charge dismissed, court records obtained Thursday by KSAT Investigates show.
Mistrial granted for two former San Antonio police officers accused of kicking suspect’s door in, beating him
Read full article: Mistrial granted for two former San Antonio police officers accused of kicking suspect’s door in, beating himFormer San Antonio police officer Carlos Castro and Thomas Villarreal were on trial after being charged with aggravated assault.
‘What may look awful is not unlawful’: former SAPD officers charged with assault argue they were doing their job
Read full article: ‘What may look awful is not unlawful’: former SAPD officers charged with assault argue they were doing their jobTwo former San Antonio police officers are on trial for “pummeling” a man inside his East Side home in January 2020.
2 indicted ex-SAPD officers receive second indefinite suspensions
Read full article: 2 indicted ex-SAPD officers receive second indefinite suspensionsCarlos Castro and Thomas Villarreal’s indefinite suspensions, which are tantamount to being fired, were among suspension records released by SAPD late last week covering the month of May.
2 former SAPD officers charged with assault released on bond from Bexar County Jail, records show
Read full article: 2 former SAPD officers charged with assault released on bond from Bexar County Jail, records showTwo San Antonio police officers who were fired last year due to excessive use of force are now facing criminal charges.
2 former SAPD officers charged after allegedly kicking suspect’s door in, beating him
Read full article: 2 former SAPD officers charged after allegedly kicking suspect’s door in, beating himTwo San Antonio police officers who were fired last year due to excessive use of force are now facing criminal charges.
After firing 4 officers for excessive force, San Antonio police chief asks for FBI review
Read full article: After firing 4 officers for excessive force, San Antonio police chief asks for FBI reviewSAN ANTONIO San Antonio Police Chief William McManus has asked the FBI to conduct an independent review of two police encounters after he indefinitely suspended four officers within weeks of each other. Another man, Eddie Wilson, came out of the house to talk to the officers, according to the report. Officers told Eddie Wilson to stay away and warned him of hindering their arrest of Eric Wilson, according to the report. As officers took Eddie Wilson into custody, Eric Wilson walked into the home and closed the door on the police officers, according to the police report. Two officers were fired after beating Eric Wilson, who was arrested on drug charges in January.