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San Antonio Police Officer Arrested on Charge of Unlawful Tracking Device Installation

An affidavit states Richard Boyle admitted placing a tracker on his estranged wife's new car.

Overview

  • Boyle, a 24-year SAPD veteran, surrendered to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office after a warrant was issued.
  • He was booked on a Class A misdemeanor, posted a $3,500 bond, and was released the same day.
  • The affidavit says his estranged wife earlier discovered he monitored a Cadillac via its OnStar system before she returned the vehicle.
  • On March 11, 2025, the Special Victims Unit was notified after she used the Tile app to detect a tracker attached to her new car.
  • SAPD placed Boyle on administrative duty as the sheriff’s office conducts the criminal investigation and the department pursues an internal review.