A police officer in San Antonio, Texas, has been suspended after investigators discovered that a woman wanted on a felony warrant was riding in his personal vehicle during a traffic stop.
According to city discipline records, Officer Thomas Gutierrez of the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) received a two-day suspension, which he served at the end of January 2026. The disciplinary action followed an internal investigation triggered by an incident that occurred on August 10, 2025.
Undercover detectives and SAPD officers reportedly stopped Gutierrez’s vehicle in the 500 block of Carroll Avenue. During the stop, detectives identified the front-seat passenger as Amanda Argumedo, who was wanted on a felony warrant for robbery.
Investigators later determined that Gutierrez had been acquainted with Argumedo since 2018. During questioning, the officer acknowledged that he was aware she had a criminal history and knew she was appearing in court for a criminal charge.
The internal probe also found that Gutierrez improperly accessed departmental databases. Records indicate he searched a September 2025 police report containing his name and also used the system in November 2023 to check whether Argumedo had any active warrants.
Authorities concluded that the officer violated departmental policies, including consorting with persons of ill repute and unauthorized use of police computer systems.
Gutierrez, a three-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department, was disciplined in accordance with departmental regulations after the findings of the internal investigation.
Police officials have not indicated whether additional disciplinary measures or criminal charges will follow.
The case has drawn attention to internal accountability procedures within American police departments, particularly concerning the use of sensitive law enforcement databases and the professional conduct expected of sworn officers.
