Police Officer Indicted On Multiple Charges

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A San Antonio Police Officer has been formally indicted on charges of bribery, misuse of public information, and child pornography.

Earlier this month, Officer Erik Rodriguez was arrested after fellow officers determined he accepted money in exchange for providing information to the suspect in a domestic violence case.

According to the detective in charge of the investigation, the department became aware of potential wrongdoing after a victim in a domestic violence case said she believed her abuser had a friend providing him information. 

The detective then discovered that the officer had been paid by the suspect in the case.

In addition to the bribery, Rodriguez was also charged with misuse of public information. Court documents show Rodriguez was paid $100 by Jeremiah Gonzalez in exchange for information that had not been made public.

"Preventing family violence and providing services to victims has been and remains a priority for the San Antonio Police Department. I am bitterly disappointed and frustrated that an SAPD Officer would violate his oath of office and the public trust by placing a survivor in jeopardy," said SAPD Chief William McManus in a statement. "The quick response of the SAPD Detective assigned to this case reinforces that there will be swift and serious consequences for any type of misconduct. The investigation of the officer and the abuser will continue, and additional charges may be filed.” 

The child pornography charge is unrelated to the bribery case and  According to the D.A.'s office,  Rodriguez was allegedly in possession of a  video that showed an underage child engaged in sexual bestiality.

Since Rodriguez had not been charged with the sexual offense before the grand jury indictment, the grand jury set a bond of $100,000 in the case.

Rodriguez had been with the department for 14 years.