Texas police officer charged for breaking into ex’s apartment [Video]

AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin police officer has resigned after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s empty apartment.

According to an affidavit obtained by KVUE, Juan Asencio allegedly trespassed inside a unit at Reveal at Onion Creek Apartments on March 13. Asencio’s ex-girlfriend said she was on a business trip when she began receiving messages from her neighbors, who stated they noticed a man inside her apartment unit.

Security footage revealed Asencio entered the complex while driving an unmarked police vehicle. When fellow residents noticed Asencio in the apartment, they reported they heard a crashing sound. The door was also unlocked and the window was open, according to the affidavit.

In the hours before the break-in, the victim stated Asencio texted her, “Do you mind contacting …