Lewisville Police Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child

Arrest of Officer Zakur Vargas

• 🚨 Lewisville police officer Zakur Vargas, 32, was arrested on Friday in Heath on a charge of sexual assault of a child.
• 📍 The arrest occurred after a 911 call reported suspicious activity at 6:00 a.m. on a residential street.
• 👮‍♂️ Heath officers found Vargas, who was off-duty and not in uniform, engaged in sexual activity with a 16-year-old in a public place.

Internal Investigation and Department Leave

• 🏢 The Lewisville Police Department has placed Officer Vargas on administrative leave.
• 🔍 An internal affairs investigation is currently underway by the department.
• 🗓️ Vargas was hired in May 2025 and was assigned to the patrol division, working the weekend overnight shift.

Chief's Statement and Past Incidents

• 🗣️ Lewisville Chief Brooke Rollins stated that the allegations are extremely serious and deeply concerning.
• ⚠️ This incident follows a previous event where 13 Lewisville officers were investigated for violating protocol during a prostitution sting a year prior.
• ⚖️ Vargas is facing the charge of sexual assault of a child and has not yet commented or retained an attorney.