Two San Antonio Police Officers Fired Following Domestic Violence Investigation

The incident has raised questions about internal accountability, conflicting testimonies, and the standards of conduct expected from law enforcement personnel.

Officer Cassidy Costa was terminated after being placed on indefinite suspension on April 30. Costa, a three-year veteran of the SAPD, was found to have violated departmental rules and exhibited what the department described as a “lack of good character.”

Her actions were deemed “detrimental to effective law enforcement and the needs of the San Antonio Police Department,” according to official SAPD records. The suspension stemmed from allegations that she physically assaulted fellow officer and former romantic partner, Patrick Earles.

The investigation began when Earles reportedly confided in another SAPD officer, sharing text messages that described the alleged abuse. In one message, Earles expressed frustration over concealing his injuries at work, writing:

“You know how stupid it is that I had to go to work and lie about how I got a black eye?” He alleged Costa was responsible, stating, “Cuz she busted my eye open.”

He also described disturbing behavior, including Costa allegedly shoving her hands in his mouth and pulling at the area between his lips and gums to silence him during arguments.

However, when interviewed by SAPD’s Special Victims Unit (SVU), Earles provided a much different account. He downplayed the incidents, stating that their interactions involved “nothing physical,” and were instead characterized by “just a lot of arguing.” When questioned further, Earles reportedly said he was “not sure how it got reported like that.”

Records revealed that following the SVU interview, Earles confided in the same colleague, admitting, “Well, I can’t tell SVU the truth,” citing concerns over the impact his statements could have on Costa’s career. When encouraged to be honest, Earles reportedly responded, “No, I can’t do that.”

As a result of his conduct and conflicting accounts, Earles was also placed on indefinite suspension by SAPD earlier that month, on April 10.

Costa has since appealed her dismissal. According to a letter obtained by KSAT and filed on her behalf, Costa’s legal representatives argue that Earles recanted his assault allegations as many as 30 times. The appeal further contends that if SAPD genuinely believed an assault occurred, then Earles would be guilty of perjury for providing false information during official proceedings.

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As of now, no criminal charges have been filed against either Costa or Earles. The case remains an internal matter within the department, though it has drawn public scrutiny regarding how SAPD handles allegations of domestic violence involving its own officers and the integrity of internal investigations.