SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County prosecutors dropped a felony records-tampering case Wednesday against a former San Antonio police lieutenant who was fired.
According to a disciplinary suspension order signed by San Antonio Police Chief William P. McManus, the order indefinitely suspends Lt. Steven G. Velasquez from paid duty “effective immediately,” citing violations of the City of San Antonio Fire Fighters’ and Police Officers’ Civil Service Commission Rules and San Antonio Police Department rules.
The suspension order states that on Aug. 15, 2025, a warrant for “tamper w/ govern record, defraud/harm” from the 175th District Court was issued for Velasquez “for his involvement related to an incident that occurred in Bexar County, Texas.” The order says Velasquez was booked on the active warrant on Aug. 20, 2025…