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Off-duty Lewisville police officer arrested on sexual assault charge
- An off-duty Lewisville police officer was arrested in Heath on a charge of sexual assault of a child.
- Zacur Vargas, 32, was arrested after officers found him involved in sexual activity with a 16-year-old in a public place.
- Vargas was placed on administrative leave as part of an internal affairs investigation.
- The investigation is being conducted by Heath Public Safety and Rockwall County authorities, with the Lewisville Police Department reviewing the case internally.
- Vargas has been employed with the Lewisville Police Department since May and was assigned to the patrol division.
- Rollins said the department will respond decisively as the facts are established.
- Vargas was released on bail after Rockwall County bail was posted.
- The incident occurred in Heath, about 6 a.m., prompting a 911 response for suspicious activity.
- Vargas had been with the Lewisville Police Department since May and worked the weekend overnight shift.
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