Brad Croft San Antonio: The Truth the DOJ Doesn’t Want You to Know

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Brad Croft San Antonio with Wes Keeling Brady listed before trial alongside Universal K9 trainers
Photo from a Universal K9 training event showing Brad Croft with Wes Keeling and others. A FOIA later confirmed Keeling was Brady listed before trial, yet the government used him as a key witness.

Latest Update — September 11, 2025

FOIA records and sworn statements from Chiefs of Police confirm
Wes Keeling was Brady-listed before trial. Further filings are pending.

This page is updated regularly.

Introduction

Search “Brad Croft San Antonio” today and you’ll see headlines from the Department of Justice and local media. What those headlines don’t tell you is the full truth — the evidence that was hidden, the Brady material that was suppressed, and the misconduct that continues to this day.

This post sets the record straight — not just about what happened, but about what is happening right now in federal court.

Who Is Brad Croft?

Brad Croft founded Universal K9, a San Antonio-based program that saved shelter dogs and turned them into police K9s. Hundreds of departments across the United States received highly trained dogs, many at no cost.

Universal K9’s motto: “Street Dogs to Police Dogs”.

This mission was about second chances — for the dogs, for the officers who needed them, and for the communities they served.

The DOJ’s Narrative vs. Reality

In April 2021, the DOJ announced Croft’s conviction for wire fraud and identity theft. Media outlets like KSAT repeated the press release without question.

But the truth looks very different when you examine the documents and sworn testimony:

  • Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) records show applications had to be mailed, not emailed — undermining the wire fraud theory.
  • Wes Keeling, a “BRADY LISTED” Midlothian officer and government witness, testified falsely. Metadata proves a letter sent to Croft for his approval to train veterans that listed Keeling as the instructor for those courses was sent from his PD email to Croft, and an affidavit from the Chief of Police confirmed Croft’s version of events.
  • Bodycam footage shows FBI agents admitting Universal K9 “inherited a dog program,” contradicting claims made in court.

Evidence the Public Was Never Told

Here are just a few examples of suppressed or ignored evidence now on record:

  • 2015 Email Metadata – Expert-verified, proving Keeling’s role.
  • Affidavit of Chief Carl Smith (Midlothian PD) – Confirming Keeling’s testimony was false.
  • May 2017 TVC Letter – Showing the VA relied on bad information to revoke approval.
  • FBI/SAPD Bodycam – Agents admitting the truth about Universal K9’s program.

All of this evidence is part of current Rule 60(b) filings in federal court.

Conflicts and Corruption Exposed

The deeper you look, the more troubling it gets:

These conflicts weren’t disclosed to the jury — or to Croft.

What’s Happening Now

This isn’t just history — it’s unfolding right now:

  • Multiple Rule 60(b) motions are pending in the Western District of Texas, supported by affidavits and unrebutted evidence.
  • Mandamus petition is before the Fifth Circuit, demanding Croft’s release based on constitutional violations.
  • Civil rights suits are live in federal court against Surovics, McHugh, Olivares, Brooks, Keeling, and the Texas Veterans Commission.
  • Bar complaints and malpractice claims are being filed against attorneys who betrayed their duties.

The government has repeatedly failed to respond to Croft’s filings, leaving key motions unopposed.

Why This Matters for San Antonio

This case is bigger than one man. It’s about systemic misconduct in San Antonio’s justice system:

  • Suppressed Brady/Giglio material.
  • Conflicted attorneys acting against their client.
  • A federal judge ignoring evidence of perjury.

San Antonio deserves to know the truth — not just the DOJ’s version.

The Fight for Justice Continues

Brad Croft is still fighting. Every filing, every affidavit, every piece of metadata moves the truth forward.

The story of “Brad Croft San Antonio” isn’t one of fraud — it’s one of resilience, corruption exposed, and a fight for justice that is far from over.

Call to Action

Stay updated here at UniversalK9Inc.com as the filings, exhibits, and evidence continue to roll out. Share this post so the truth about Brad Croft San Antonio can no longer be buried under DOJ headlines.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Brad Croft in San Antonio?

Brad Croft is the founder of Universal K9 in San Antonio, a program that trained shelter dogs for police work. The full truth and filings are explained on the Brad Croft San Antonio hub page.

What is the truth behind the DOJ narrative?

DOJ’s star witness Wes Keeling, owner of Sector K9, denied under oath that he taught Universal K9’s VA-approved handler courses. Affidavits from Chief Carl Smith of Midlothian PD and Chief Garland Wolf of Red Oak PD prove otherwise, exposing perjury the DOJ relied on.

What is happening in the courts right now?

Multiple Rule 60(b) motions, a mandamus petition in the Fifth Circuit, and civil rights suits are pending. These filings document Brady, Giglio, and Napue violations tied to the case.

Why does this case matter to San Antonio?

The case shows systemic misconduct in San Antonio’s justice system: suppressed Brady material, conflicted attorneys, and government reliance on false testimony. Chiefs of Police affidavits and FOIA records now contradict the DOJ’s narrative.

Where can I see the documents and exhibits?

Filings, affidavits, and FOIA records are collected on the Brad Croft San Antonio hub page at UniversalK9Inc.com.

Imprisoned Universal K9 Founder Seeks President Trump’s Pardon

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Brad Croft, founder of Universal K9, seeks President Trump’s pardon in what is a wrongful conviction on charges related to defrauding the US GI Bill program of almost $1.5 million.

San Antonio, Texas, July 25, 2020 – Brad Croft, founder of the police and military dog training school Universal K9, is pleading with President Trump for leniency. In late 2019, Croft was found guilty of 16 charges related to defrauding the GI Bill program and identity theft, but maintains his innocence. 

“My business saved dogs that would have been euthanized, trained them to detect drugs, and donated them to police departments across the country. At 6 AM on August 2018, over 50 FBI agents raided my business. They pulled me and my daughter out at gunpoint,” Croft explained.

Universal K9 gained nationwide notice for the Croft’s role in saving shelter dogs and helping to make America a safer place to live, and was even featured on ABC World News with Diane Sawyer. Croft also provided training to US Military veterans, helping them integrate into civilian life and offering them a mission. 

In 2013, veterans began learning about attending Croft’s school using GI Bill benefits. To support their efforts, he applied to become a VA-approved school, which required at least one qualified instructor. Croft provided four instructor names he hoped to use as the business grew, which led to the government’s case.

Today, Brad Croft is imprisoned in a facility already seeing cases of COVID-19 among the inmates and guards and is experiencing symptoms of the disease himself. If left unaddressed, this possible wrongful conviction could transform from XX years in prison to a death sentence. 

“God gives us a purpose,” Brad Croft said. “My purpose is to serve others as I was doing before the government stormed my business with machine guns and battle ram trucks for crimes I did not commit. I humbly ask President Trump to show me the same mercy he showed Roger Stone and Navy Seal Gallagher.”

Visit https://universalk9inc.com/blog to view evidence that could clear Croft’s name.

About Universal K9: Universal K9 trained personal protection dogs, arson dogs, narcotics/explosives dogs and numerous other service animals. The company provided dogs to police and military forces, transit terminals, businesses, and schools.

For more on how attorney Thomas McHugh failed to confront false testimony and a faulty indictment, read:
When Your Own Lawyer Misses the Lie

Donate For Dogs! Calling All Who Care About Saving Dogs and Changing Lives!

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Universal K9 has officially announced a fundraiser to support the adoption, law enforcement training and homing of dogs from shelters across the US.

San Antonio, Texas, January 29, 2018 – Universal K9, an organization with a reputation for both high-quality K9 training and compassionate outreach, has announced the debut of a fundraising campaign. The goal is to rescue dogs that would not usually be adopted, those with energy and high prey drive, train them and place them with US law enforcement departments in need.

“We need the support of dog lovers across the country,” explained Brad Croft, operations director at Universal K9. “Most people think only purebred dogs like German shepherds can be trained for law enforcement. That’s not accurate. Really, almost any dog has the potential to be trained and to serve their community, including maligned breeds like the pit bull.”

To date, Universal K9 has been very successful with their program, training between 20 and 40 dogs per month, and placing them with law enforcement agencies across the US. However, there are still departments waiting, and every day, thousands of dogs are needlessly euthanized, simply because no one would adopt them. Universal K9 seeks to increase their output to 120 dogs trained and rehomed with law enforcement departments per six weeks.

In addition, the organization seeks funding to support ending breed-specific legislation permanently, and to educate people that “dogs are dogs, and aggression is a byproduct of poor handling”.

Contributions will go to support the purchase of new training facilities in several states, renovating existing facilities, and getting more dogs out of shelters across the country and serving US communities. The program will have a ripple effect, saving taxpayers money, and creating safer, happier communities while saving dogs from destruction.

To donate to Universal K9’s , visit

https://www.universalk9inc.com/donate-k9/.

To learn more about Universal K9, visit http://www.UniversalK9Inc.com.

About Universal K9: Universal K9 a non-profit that solely exists to save dogs, to help law enforcement and veterans excel in their futures jobs. Our program is unlike any other known in the US and has successfully saved and placed thousands of dogs.

The misconduct didn’t stop with government agents. Defense attorney Thomas McHugh played a key role in letting it happen.