Officer Who Was Fired In Infamous “Feces Sandwich” Scandal Is Now A Texas Police Officer

Matthew Luckhurst, the former San Antonio police officer tied to the notorious 2016 “feces sandwich” scandal, has been appointed police chief of Benavides, Texas. Luckhurst was previously fired following multiple misconduct investigations, but after joining the small South Texas department in 2023, he rose through the ranks and officially became chief on June 1, 2026.

The appointment has reignited debate over accountability and second chances in law enforcement.