San Antonio Police Officer Arrested on Family Violence Charge

Officer Taylor Thompson faces assault charge after Castroville police arrest

Jan. 28, 2026 at 9:47am

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A San Antonio police officer has been arrested by Castroville police on a charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member. The San Antonio Police Department has placed the 5-year veteran officer on administrative duty and is conducting an internal investigation.

Why it matters

Allegations of domestic violence against law enforcement officers raise concerns about public trust, officer accountability, and the department's ability to properly investigate its own personnel.

The details

Officer Taylor Thompson was arrested by Castroville police on the family violence charge, though further details about the incident were not immediately available. Thompson has been with the San Antonio Police Department for 5 years and is assigned to the patrol division.

  • On January 28, 2026, Castroville police arrested Officer Taylor Thompson.

The players

Taylor Thompson

A 5-year veteran San Antonio police officer assigned to the patrol division who was arrested on a charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member.

San Antonio Police Department

The law enforcement agency that has placed Officer Thompson on administrative duty and is conducting an internal investigation into the incident.

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What’s next

The department has stated it is conducting an internal investigation, and the judge will determine whether to allow Thompson to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for robust domestic violence policies and thorough investigations within police departments to maintain public trust, especially when allegations involve officers sworn to uphold the law.