San Antonio Police Detective Albert Garansuay Arrested for Off-Duty DWI, Placed on Administrative Duty

Arrest occurred around 2 a.m.; SAPD opened parallel criminal and administrative investigations

A San Antonio Police Department detective with nearly two decades on the force was arrested early June 6, 2025, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated while off duty, city officials said. The detective, Albert Garansuay Jr., was taken into custody by SAPD at about 2 a.m. and later placed on administrative duty as the department began both a criminal investigation and an internal administrative review.

Officials identified Garansuay as a 19-year SAPD employee assigned to the department’s Street Crimes Gun Unit. The case was logged under SAPD case number SAPD25113480. Beyond the time of arrest and the charge, the department has not publicly detailed the events that led to the stop or arrest, leaving key questions—such as the location, whether a crash occurred, and what observations or testing supported the DWI allegation—unresolved.

Booking records from the Bexar County Adult Detention Center show Garansuay was booked at 12:21 p.m. the same day. The records show a $1,000 bond was posted and he was released at 1:31 p.m.

What “administrative duty” means and what comes next

Placing an officer on administrative duty is a common interim step while an investigation is pending. It is generally intended to preserve the integrity of evidence-gathering and internal review while limiting operational risks. Outcomes can range from a return to duty with no discipline to suspension, demotion, or termination, depending on investigative findings and applicable disciplinary procedures.

SAPD’s announcement indicates two tracks are underway:

• Criminal investigation: Focused on whether the evidence supports the DWI charge under Texas law, which typically involves observed driving behavior, officer observations, standardized field sobriety tests, and/or chemical testing such as breath or blood analysis.

• Administrative investigation: An internal review assessing whether departmental rules were violated, separate from the criminal case’s outcome and burden of proof.

Public accountability and transparency questions

The department’s public statement provided minimal detail, and officials have not released information on whether chemical test results were obtained, whether body-worn camera footage exists, or whether any additional administrative restrictions were placed on the detective beyond reassignment. Those details often become central in determining both criminal disposition and departmental discipline.

SAPD has said it is conducting both a criminal and administrative investigation into the incident.

No additional public updates on court settings or disciplinary decisions were included with the initial announcement. The case remains active pending investigative findings and any future prosecutorial action.