EDINBURG, TEXAS — A former Edinburg Police Department officer pleaded guilty to a felony charge after admitting he accessed a female colleague’s cellphone without permission and photographed intimate images stored on the device, according to reporting by KVEO-TV’s ValleyCentral.
Kristopher Guzman, 29, of Edinburg, entered his guilty plea on October 26, 2026, as part of an agreement with Hidalgo County prosecutors. The agreement resulted in deferred adjudication, five years of community supervision, a $1,000 fine, and 120 hours of community service.
Guzman also surrendered his Texas law enforcement license, according to the report.
Incident During Overnight Patrol Shift
The investigation originated from an incident on January 31, 2026, when Guzman and a female colleague were working an overnight patrol shift with the Edinburg Police Department.
The female officer, identified in investigative records under the pseudonym “Isabella Martinez” to protect her identity, had worked in law enforcement for more than a decade. According to the department’s investigative report, Martinez had attempted to mentor Guzman, and the two had developed a friendship outside their professional duties.
That evening, Martinez responded to a report of a stalled vehicle on Fourth Avenue in Edinburg. Guzman arrived at the location to assist.
While Martinez was attending to the motorist, Guzman entered her patrol vehicle and accessed her personal cellphone without her permission, according to investigators.
Police records state that Guzman located private photographs depicting Martinez partially undressed and used his own cellphone to photograph the images.
Martinez reportedly observed Guzman inside her patrol vehicle but initially believed he had entered to escape the cold weather.
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Subsequent Conversations and Reported Admission
According to the Edinburg Police Department report cited by KVEO, Guzman made comments to Martinez about photographs stored on her phone shortly after the incident.
Martinez reportedly did not initially recognize that her personal photographs had been accessed.
On February 1, Guzman contacted Martinez by telephone and appeared emotionally distressed, according to the investigative account. He reportedly told her that he had made a mistake and was experiencing marital difficulties.
Martinez encouraged him to seek counseling.
On February 4, Guzman contacted Martinez again and acknowledged accessing her cellphone and photographing her private images without authorization, according to police records.
Martinez subsequently reported the incident, prompting a departmental investigation.
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Criminal Investigation and Charges
Following its investigation, the Edinburg Police Department pursued two criminal charges against Guzman:
- **Invasive visual recording:** A state jail felony under Texas law.
- **Breach of computer security:** A Class B misdemeanor.
The allegations centered on Guzman’s unauthorized access to the colleague’s personal device and his reproduction of private photographs.
Guzman resigned from the Edinburg Police Department on March 4, 2026, according to earlier reporting on the investigation.
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Guilty Plea and Deferred Adjudication Agreement
On October 26, 2026, Guzman pleaded guilty to the felony charge as part of a negotiated agreement with prosecutors.
According to KVEO, the court imposed the following conditions:
- Five years of deferred-adjudication community supervision.
- A $1,000 fine.
- 120 hours of community service.
- Surrender of his Texas law enforcement license.
Prosecutors dismissed the accompanying misdemeanor charge as part of the resolution.
Hidalgo County District Attorney Toribio “Terry” Palacios explained to KVEO that the arrangement does not constitute a final criminal conviction because adjudication was deferred.
Under Texas law, deferred adjudication permits a court to accept a guilty plea while withholding a formal finding of guilt, subject to compliance with court-ordered supervision.
If the defendant successfully completes supervision without the court proceeding to adjudication, the proceedings are generally dismissed. Violations of supervision conditions can result in further court proceedings and a possible adjudication of guilt.
Palacios also told KVEO that Guzman would not be eligible to have the case expunged under the agreement.
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Law Enforcement License Surrender
As part of the reported case resolution, Guzman surrendered his law enforcement license.
The surrender is separate from the court’s deferred-adjudication disposition and concerns his authorization to serve as a licensed peace officer in Texas.
The available reporting does not establish whether additional administrative proceedings were conducted by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
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Current Status — November 6, 2026
As of the latest available reporting, Guzman has entered a felony guilty plea, received deferred-adjudication community supervision for five years, and surrendered his Texas law enforcement license.
The accompanying misdemeanor charge was dismissed by prosecutors.
Because the felony disposition involves deferred adjudication, the guilty plea should not be characterized as a final felony conviction.
No subsequently reported modification of the agreement or additional criminal proceedings in this case has been independently confirmed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Kristopher Guzman?
Kristopher Guzman is a former Edinburg, Texas, police officer who pleaded guilty in October 2026 to a felony charge arising from his unauthorized photographing of a colleague’s private images.
When did the alleged misconduct occur?
According to Edinburg Police Department investigative records cited by KVEO, the incident occurred during an overnight patrol shift on January 31, 2026.
What criminal charges were filed?
Guzman faced charges of invasive visual recording, a state jail felony, and breach of computer security, a Class B misdemeanor. The misdemeanor charge was subsequently dismissed.
Was Guzman convicted of a felony?
No final felony conviction was entered under the reported deferred-adjudication agreement. Guzman pleaded guilty, but the court deferred a formal adjudication of guilt.
Can Guzman continue working as a licensed Texas police officer?
Guzman surrendered his Texas law enforcement license. The available reporting does not establish any subsequent restoration of his licensing status.
What penalties or conditions did the court impose?
According to KVEO, the agreement requires five years of community supervision, payment of a $1,000 fine, and completion of 120 hours of community service.
Sources and Attribution
Primary reporting: KVEO-TV / ValleyCentral, Cop Who Stole Nude Photos From Colleague’s Phone Pleads Guilty, Surrenders Law Enforcement License.
Investigative records: Edinburg Police Department investigative report, as quoted and described by KVEO.
Legal reference: Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Chapter 42A, provisions governing deferred adjudication and community supervision.
Reporting note: Cop Talk TRUTH has attributed the incident details and court disposition to published reporting. The underlying complete case file and final signed court orders have not been independently examined.
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