CEDAR PARK, Texas — Warning: Some may find the following details disturbing.
An investigation into an officer with the Austin Police Department (APD) continues as court documents reveal what led up to his arrest.
APD Officer Cameron Caldwell turned himself into the Williamson County Jail following "an incident at his Cedar Park home," according to Cedar Park police.
Court documents obtained by KVUE reveal authorities were called out to Caldwell's home on Manada Trail on June 17 for reports of child abuse. The mother of Caldwell's two children told officers she had video of him abusing their children, including one video of "great concern."
The mother then provided police with five videos from a Nest camera set up inside the children's bedroom. One video allegedly showed Caldwell's 2-year-old son trying to shield himself from his father before being picked up and "violently" struck in the buttocks. Caldwell allegedly hit his son eight times before dropping him to the ground.
The video shows Caldwell's son "crying hysterically" and trying to crawl away before Caldwell picks him up and slams him on the mattress. Caldwell then hits his son in the face three times before covering him with a blanket, according to court documents.
During an interview with Caldwell's 4-year-old son, the boy told investigators his dad threw a monster truck at his back. He also allegedly said he gets hit a lot when he gets in trouble and is forced to do push-ups by Caldwell. The 4-year-old also accused Caldwell of slapping him in the face on the left side of his cheek.
Caldwell is the same officer who, back in August 2016, was suspended for 45 days after he pepper-sprayed a handcuffed man in the face during South by Southwest (SXSW).
A video showed Chicago native Tyrone Wilson being arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest during SXSW when Caldwell opened the door and told him to stop kicking. Moments later, the two men had another exchange, during which Caldwell used pepper spray on Wilson.
APD said it is aware of the criminal investigation involving Caldwell and is cooperating with Cedar Park police. Per standard protocol, APD said it has placed Caldwell on restricted duty and has initiated an administrative investigation into the matter.