Bosque Farms Police Lieutenant Appeals Termination After Criminal Sexual Penetration Charge

Lt. Ricky Dominguez, 41, is appealing his termination from the Bosque Farms Police Department after being charged with criminal sexual penetration, and he continues to be on paid administrative leave as the matter moves through both municipal and criminal processes. Dominguez was arrested and booked into the Valencia County Detention Center on Nov. 3, 2025.

Village officials moved to end Dominguez’s employment following the criminal charge. The appeal filed on Feb. 5, 2026 begins an administrative review separate from the pending criminal case in the county court system. As both processes proceed, the village is balancing personnel rules, employment law and the community’s expectations for transparent handling of allegations involving a sworn officer.

For a village the size of Bosque Farms, the case has practical consequences. Paid administrative leave places short-term personnel costs on the municipal budget and creates operational gaps for a small police department that relies on a tight roster to cover patrols and emergency response. The departure of a lieutenant also raises command-staff questions at a time when residents expect steady policing and clear communication about safety and accountability.

Beyond logistics, the situation touches on public trust. Allegations of sexual violence against a law enforcement officer can erode confidence in local institutions, and community leaders will face pressure to show that internal procedures and criminal investigations are being handled independently and professionally. The criminal sexual penetration charge is a serious felony under state law, and the court process will determine criminal liability while the administrative appeal will decide employment status.

The case highlights broader issues that many communities confront when misconduct allegations involve public servants: the need to protect victims, to respect the presumption of innocence until proven guilty, and to maintain transparent procedures so outcomes are seen as legitimate. For Bosque Farms, that means clear public updates about the administrative timeline and cooperation with law enforcement agencies conducting the criminal investigation.

Residents can expect further developments as the appeal moves through the village’s personnel process and as court proceedings are scheduled. The resolution of Dominguez’s appeal and the criminal case will shape department staffing, municipal costs and community trust in Bosque Farms policing. Local officials say they will provide updates as allowed by law, and the next steps will determine how the village restores stability and public confidence.