safety
Seguin Police Department fires officer following excessive force complaint, investigation
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Nate Kotisso, Samuel Rocha IV , KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 22, 2026
· 2 min read
Seguin’s police chief terminated one of his officers last month after the officer allegedly used excessive force while responding to a scene earlier this year. Chief Jason Brady notified Michael Godinez via a termination letter KSAT obtained Tuesday. The now-former officer was officially let go J...
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by The San Antonio Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Nate Kotisso, Samuel Rocha IV, KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 22, 2026 Indexed here Jul 22, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Godinez’s last dispatch in Seguin According to a police report, Godinez and four additional officers were dispatched on an assault in progress call May 20 at the Stone Ranch Townhomes in the 1300 block of C.
Why this matters
Public-safety stories like this one shape community trust, emergency response, and how residents experience their neighborhoods. The San Antonio tracks these reports so readers can make informed decisions about where they live, work, and travel.
About this story
Original reporting by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . The San Antonio surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: safety ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 2 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? Seguin’s police chief terminated one of his officers last month after the officer allegedly used excessive force while responding to a scene earlier this year. Chief Jason Brady notified Michael Godinez via a termination letter KSAT obtained Tuesday. The now-former officer was officially let go J...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 22, 2026 by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) and curated for The San Antonio readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Nate Kotisso, Samuel Rocha IV at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate). To learn more about how The San Antonio selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more safety coverage from The San Antonio, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More safety →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter