Two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies were arrested by San Antonio police early Sunday morning. Both deputies resigned in lieu of termination, and their Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses were discharged under dishonorable conditions.
Where
San Antonio, Bexar County
When
Early Sunday morning, October 3, 2026 (arrests); October 4, 2026 (announcements)
Damien TrevinoOff-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputy, arrested
Damian VillegasOff-duty Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputy, arrested
Javier SalazarBexar County Sheriff
San Antonio Police DepartmentMade arrests
Bexar County Sheriff's OfficeEmployer; announced resignations and license discharges
The facts
Damien Trevino, 25, was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated and worked for BCSO for four years.34Stated by 2 sources
Damian Villegas, 19, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving and worked for BCSO for one year.34Stated by 2 sources
Both deputies resigned in lieu of termination from their BCSO roles.34Stated by 2 sources
Both deputies' Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses were discharged under dishonorable conditions, effective immediately.34Stated by 2 sources
San Antonio police conducted the arrests early Sunday morning.34Stated by 2 sources
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Sheriff Javier Salazar Any employee who chooses to drink and drive or willfully endanger the public should not be surprised when suddenly unemployed.34
Bexar County Sheriff's Office Our zero-tolerance stance is well known.34
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