SAN ANTONIO – Two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies were arrested early Sunday morning by San Antonio police, BCSO said, and are no longer employed.
Damien Trevino, 25, and Damian Villegas, 19, were both arrested and chose to resign from their BCSO roles in lieu of being terminated, the sheriff’s office said.
Trevino was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated and had been with the sheriff’s office for four years. On the other hand, Villegas faced charges for reckless driving and had only been with the department for one year.
BCSO stated that both deputies’ Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses were discharged under dishonorable conditions, effective immediately. This means they can no longer serve in law enforcement roles.
Sheriff Javier Salazar emphasized the department’s strict policy against such behavior, stating, “Our zero-tolerance stance is well known. Any employee who chooses to drink and drive or willfully endanger the public should not be surprised when they’re suddenly unemployed.”
The details surrounding the arrests are still unfolding, but this situation serves as a reminder about the serious consequences of reckless behavior, especially for those who are entrusted with public safety.
