Former Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested for indecent assault

A former Corpus Christi police officer has been arrested and charged with indecent assault after an investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched a woman while responding to a domestic violence call.

Eliseo Martinez, 27, resigned from the Corpus Christi Police Department on September 29, 2025, according to court documents. He was arrested the following day and released on $10,000 bond.

According to an affidavit filed by Detective Jamie Wingo, three officers, including Martinez, responded to a disturbance call at The Palms at Blucher Park Apartments on the 200 block of South Tancahua Street on August 17, 2025. Officers arrested a man for assault-family violence.

The victim told investigators that Martinez offered to escort her to her apartment and then offered to check her for injuries. Once inside, the affidavit states, the victim said Martinez removed his body camera—which made an audible “snap” sound—and set it aside. She told detectives she requested a female officer, but Martinez ignored her request…

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