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Charges dropped against former SAPD officer indicted on possession of child pornography
By Gabby Jimenez, Erica Hernandez at KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
A Bexar County court dismissed all charges against a former San Antonio police officer who was indicted on counts of possession of child pornography, court documents show.Charges against Matthew Martin, 44, were dismissed Monday due to “insufficient evidence,” according to court records. Martin w...
Key takeaway Charges against Matthew Martin, 44, were dismissed Monday due to “insufficient evidence,” according to court records.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The dismissal of charges against former San Antonio police officer Matthew Martin due to insufficient evidence raises concerns about the handling of sensitive cases in Bexar County. The fact that key evidence was suppressed because Martin's ex-fiancée brought his phone to police, who then searched it without his consent, highlights the complexities of digital evidence collection. This case also brings to light the issue of police accountability, as Martin had previously resigned from the San Antonio Police Department in lieu of a perjury charge. The community in Alamo Heights , where public safety is a top priority, will be watching to see how the district attorney's office and local law enforcement agencies adapt their procedures to ensure that evidence is collected and handled properly in future cases. The outcome of this case may also prompt a re-examination of the protocols in place for investigating and prosecuting crimes involving digital evidence.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC) - San Antonio News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? A Bexar County court dismissed all charges against a former San Antonio police officer who was indicted on counts of possession of child pornography, court documents show.Charges against Matthew Martin, 44, were dismissed Monday due to “insufficient evidence,” according to court records. Martin w...
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