A Corpus Christi police officer was arrested last Friday on multiple theft-related charges, briefly booked in Kendall County, and later released, according to officials. The department has initiated an internal review, and earlier complaints and public records related to the case are being examined.
Officer Charged With Three Theft Counts
Officer Travis Haecker, 32, is accused of three offenses: theft from a person, credit or debit card abuse, and misappropriation of fiduciary property valued between $750 and $2,500. According to the outlet, he was booked into the Kendall County Jail around 8:12 p.m. Friday and released shortly thereafter.
Department Opens Internal Probe; Warrants Issued
According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, the department initiated both an internal and criminal investigation after receiving a complaint alleging theft of non-city funds. Investigators presented evidence to the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office, which led to the issuance of three arrest warrants. The blotter was later updated to state that Haecker turned himself in and has been placed on administrative leave while the investigations continue.
Records Request, Transparency Questions
The outlet reported that it began reviewing Haecker’s case after receiving anonymous tip calls and later filed an open-records request on Nov. 20 seeking complaints and internal affairs records. The police department said it forwarded the request to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for review under claimed public-disclosure exemptions, citing Sections 552.108 and 143.089 of the Texas Government Code. According to the outlet, internal complaints involving Haecker were first filed on Feb. 7, 2025.
Community Ties
Haecker had been publicly associated with the Corpus Christi Citizens’ Police Academy Alumni, a volunteer organization that supports the department through fundraisers and community events. The group says its mission is to maintain connections between Citizens Police Academy graduates and the department to support outreach and fundraising.
What The Charges Mean Under Texas Law
As per Texas Public Law, penalties for theft offenses and misapplication of fiduciary property vary based on the amount involved and the circumstances of the case. Misapplication of fiduciary property valued between $750 and $2,500 is generally classified as a Class A misdemeanor, while theft from a person can carry enhanced penalties depending on the facts of the case and any prior convictions.
The Corpus Christi Police Department and the Nueces County District Attorney’s Office are overseeing the investigation. Local outlets and the department’s blotter indicate that additional information may be released as the case progresses. Updates will be provided as official details become available.
