San Antonio – Bexar County prosecutors closed a family violence case against San Antonio Park Police Officer Rolando Lopez Jr. after the alleged victim withdrew her cooperation. The dismissal, entered on July 17, ends the criminal proceeding that began when deputies arrested Lopez on April 28.
Arrest and initial allegations
Lopez, 36, was taken into custody by Bexar County sheriff’s deputies while off duty. According to a sheriff’s report obtained by KSAT, deputies responded to a domestic incident in the 4700 block of Sahara Valleys, near the I‑37/Loop 410 interchange. The report states that a woman told officers she and Lopez were arguing inside a vehicle stopped at a traffic light when Lopez allegedly struck her in the face. She called 911 shortly thereafter.
The incident led to a Class A misdemeanor charge of injury assault to a family member. Lopez was released on bond about eight hours after his arrest, according to jail records.
Case dismissal
Bexar County court records show the charge was formally dismissed on July 17. A spokesperson for the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office told KSAT the case was closed “at the request of the victim (complainant), who chose not to proceed with the charges.” The spokesperson added that without the victim’s testimony, the DA’s office could not move forward with prosecution.
Department response
When the arrest was announced, the San Antonio Park Police Department placed Lopez on administrative duty pending an internal investigation. The department has not yet released an update on whether Lopez has returned to regular park‑police duties, remains on administrative duty, or faces any other employment action. KSAT has requested clarification and will update the story when information becomes available.
Context within the department
Lopez is the fourth San Antonio Park Police officer arrested this year, according to a KSAT Investigates analysis. The series of arrests has drawn public attention to the department’s handling of off‑duty conduct and the processes for administrative oversight.
While the dismissal ends the criminal case, the internal investigation by the park police department may still result in disciplinary measures, depending on its findings. Residents and community leaders continue to watch how local law‑enforcement agencies address allegations of family violence and ensure accountability consistent with public safety expectations.
What’s next?
For now, the legal matter is concluded, but the outcome of the department’s administrative review remains pending. The San Antonio community will likely receive further updates from the park police and the district attorney’s office as the situation develops.
Original reporting: San Antonio, TX News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
