Off Duty Lewisville Officer Arrested in Heath, Resigns Amid Investigation

Zacur Vargas, an off duty Lewisville police officer, was arrested in Heath on December 12 after Heath public safety officers say they found him engaged in a sexual act with a 16 year old in a public place. Vargas was booked into the Rockwall County jail on a charge of sexual assault of a child, later posted bond, and was subsequently reported to have resigned from the Lewisville Police Department as the agency pursued termination following internal affairs findings. Heath and Rockwall County authorities are handling the criminal investigation.

The criminal case is separate from the internal review by the Lewisville Police Department. Internal affairs findings prompted the department to pursue termination even after the officer submitted his resignation, illustrating how administrative accountability can proceed alongside prosecutorial action. Rockwall County detention facilities processed the booking, and local prosecutors will decide whether to file formal charges beyond the initial booking. Court proceedings and any additional filings will determine next steps in the criminal justice process.

For Rockwall County residents this episode underscores the intersection of public safety, youth protection, and police accountability. Cases that involve off duty officers raise particular concerns about conduct outside official duties and the mechanisms departments use to investigate and discipline their own personnel. The dual tracks of criminal investigation and internal discipline can be confusing for the public, making transparent communication from Heath public safety, Rockwall County law enforcement, and the Lewisville Police Department essential for community confidence.

Local officials have a responsibility to provide timely information within the constraints of ongoing investigations, and residents may expect formal updates as prosecutors and the police department move through legal and administrative processes. The case will have implications for departmental policies on officer conduct, community relations, and oversight of investigations involving minors. As the matter proceeds, the outcomes of criminal charges and the department termination process will be decisive for accountability and for restoring public trust in law enforcement in the region.