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Former San Antonio cop who fed homeless man shit-filled sandwich gets big promotion
Summary by Alamo Heights News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Michael Karlis , as published by San Antonio Current
· June 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The town, Benavides, has a population of around 1,100 people.
A former San Antonio police officer has been appointed as the chief of police in a small South Texas town. The town, Benavides, has a population of around 1,100 people. The officer in question, Matthew Luckhurst, was previously accused of feeding a homeless person a sandwich containing dog feces.
The appointment was made on June 1. Further details about the appointment and the circumstances surrounding it are available from the San Antonio Current. The town of Benavides is located in South Texas, and Luckhurst now holds the position of chief of police there.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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