A San Antonio police officer, Grant Wesley Ruedemann, was taken into custody and charged with misdemeanor family assault after an incident tied to his home in the 10000 block of Foxglove Field on May 20, 2023, county records show. He was booked into the Bexar County Adult Detention Center, had bond set, and the San Antonio Police Department confirmed the arrest while placing him on administrative duty pending both criminal and internal probes. The case is set for arraignment in Bexar County Court-at-Law 13 on June 18.
Booking records indicate Grant Wesley Ruedemann, 38, entered the Bexar County jail just after 11:30 a.m. on a Tuesday and a judge set bond at $3,500. The charge listed is a Class A misdemeanor for family assault, a category that can carry meaningful local penalties and court supervision if he is convicted. Local filings list his arrest date as stemming from the May 20, 2023 incident and identify the female victim as his wife.
The San Antonio Police Department issued a statement confirming the arrest and saying Ruedemann, a 15-year SAPD veteran, has been moved to administrative duty while the department conducts an internal review. Officials say the case will be handled on two tracks: the criminal court process through county prosecutors and an administrative investigation by the department to determine any policy violations. That dual track is common when an on-duty or off-duty officer faces allegations that could affect public trust and employment status.
Court documents and an arrest affidavit obtained in the case lay out the events that led to the charge, beginning with a domestic argument over a simple household errand. According to those papers, the dispute began after Ruedemann’s wife asked him to pick up a package from a neighbor, an errand he completed before tensions escalated back at their home. The affidavit says he returned to the residence, tossed the package to the ground, and the argument continued from there.
The affidavit describes a moment when the wife threw Ruedemann’s keys at a set of windows in the house, and then, when she turned back, investigators say he tossed a glass cup of water that struck her in the face. That exchange is captured in the alleged quote attributed to Ruedemann: “You don’t do that”. The woman reported visible and lasting injuries, and the affidavit lists her complaints as “redness, swelling, bruising and a permanent dimple” as a result of the impact.
Following the arrest, the case was assigned to Bexar County Court-at-Law 13 and is scheduled for an arraignment on June 18. Local court records reflect typical next steps: an initial appearance to confirm charges and enter a plea, and then scheduling for any pretrial hearings or arrangements. The bond set at $3,500 means Ruedemann could be released pending further court dates if that bond is posted.
Records show Ruedemann is the fifth officer from the San Antonio Police Department arrested this year, a detail that has drawn attention within the community and among local leaders. When multiple officers face criminal charges within a short period, departments often find themselves under added scrutiny from city officials and the public, and that scrutiny can shape both internal discipline and outside oversight. The department’s decision to place him on administrative duty signals a pause in regular responsibilities while investigators gather facts.
If you or someone you know is dealing with domestic violence, help is available locally and nationally. For wrap-around services in the San Antonio area, contact Family Violence Prevention Services at (210) 733-8810 or the Bexar County Family Justice Center at (210) 631-0100, and consult resources on domestic violence from local news organizations and community advocates for guidance on how to identify and respond to different types of abuse. If it is an emergency, text or call 911 immediately.
