San Antonio cop who once faced charges for beating suspect wants his job back
A former San Antonio police officer who was fired and charged with aggravated assault by a public servant is vying to win his job back after the criminal case ended in a mistrial, KSAT reports. Thomas Villarreal, who was fired in two years ago, faced criminal charges over a 2020 incident in which SAPD alleges he and another officer kicked in the door of an East Side home and beat up a suspect who walked away from at attempted traffic stop. Villarreal and the other officer, Carlos Castro, faced up to life in prison for the charges, but their case ended in an October 2023 mistrial, KSAT reports.
Recent Posts
San Antonio Animal Care Service offering zero-cost pet adoptions this weekend
New San Antonio ICE detention site to open in September, letter says
King William home for sale that once belonged to famous composer gets major price cut
San Antonio’s most amazing pieces of public art and where to find them
Caravan from San Antonio heading to Dilley detention site to protest conditions there
Chapel of the Incarnate Word presenting organ-guitar concert this Sunday
Bad Takes: San Antonio needs more police oversight, not more police on the streets
Ted Cruz says he told Trump 3 separate times he doesn’t want Supreme Court appointment
West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
Chris Sauter and Rick Frederick take us behind the scenes of Cornyation
"My job is to find and attract mastery-based agents to the office, protect the culture, and make sure everyone is happy! "