A 32-year-old off-duty police officer from Lewisville, Zacur Vargas, has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a child. The incident occurred in Heath early Friday morning, where Vargas was discovered engaging in sexual activity with a 16-year-old.
In response to the allegations, Vargas has been placed on administrative leave while the Lewisville Police Department initiates an internal affairs investigation in conjunction with the criminal inquiry.
According to the Lewisville Police Chief, Brook Rollins, Vargas was off duty, out of uniform, and not performing any police functions at the time of the alleged incident. Rollins expressed concern over the severity of the allegations, stating, “These allegations are extremely serious and deeply concerning. As the facts are established, we will respond decisively in a manner that reflects our responsibility to the community.”
Law enforcement officials received a 911 call reporting suspicious behavior around 6 a.m. on December 12. Upon their arrival, they discovered Vargas and the minor in a public space engaged in inappropriate conduct. Vargas was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Rockwall County Jail, where formal charges were filed against him.
Vargas has been part of the Lewisville Police Department since May 2025 and has been assigned to the Patrol Division. The ongoing criminal investigation is being conducted by officials from Heath and Rockwall County. Following Vargas’s arrest, the Lewisville Police Department launched an internal investigation and placed him on administrative leave.
For continual updates on this developing story, further information will be provided as it becomes available.
