Bexar County deputies discharged after overnight arrests by San Antonio police, BCSO says
Key Points:
- Two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Damien Trevino and Damian Villegas, were arrested early Sunday morning by San Antonio police and have since resigned from their positions.
- Trevino, 25, was charged with driving while intoxicated and had served four years with the sheriff’s office, while Villegas, 19, was charged with reckless driving and had been employed for one year.
- Both deputies had their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses revoked under dishonorable conditions, effective immediately.
- The sheriff’s office emphasized a zero-tolerance policy for employees who drink and drive or endanger the public, resulting in swift termination or resignation.
- Further details regarding the circumstances of the arrests have not been released.