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Two off-duty Bexar County deputies arrested, resign from sheriff's office

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)
Sources
Reported by 5 outlets

Counties: Bexar

Taxes and money

None stated in sources.

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Who's involved

  • 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.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Damian Villegas, 19, was arrested on a charge of reckless driving and worked for BCSO for one year.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Both deputies resigned in lieu of termination from their BCSO roles.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • Both deputies' Texas Commission on Law Enforcement licenses were discharged under dishonorable conditions, effective immediately.3 4 Stated by 2 sources
  • San Antonio police conducted the arrests early Sunday morning.3 4 Stated 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.3 4
  • Bexar County Sheriff's Office Our zero-tolerance stance is well known.3 4

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • Guadalupe County deputies, San Antonio police arrest suspect in December 2025 shooting

    Seguin Gazette

  • Suspect Arrested in Harris County Deputy Shooting

    CW39 Houston

  • Harris County Deputy Shot, Manhunt for Suspect Underway

    CW39 Houston

  • Bexar County deputies discharged after overnight arrests by San Antonio police, BCSO says

    KSAT

  • Two off-duty Bexar County deputies resign after overnight arrests

    WOAI

  • San Antonio residents react after two off-duty Bexar County Sheriff's deputies arrested

    KEYE

Sources

Outlets: 4 not rated Who's covering Texas →

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  1. Guadalupe County deputies, San Antonio police arrest suspect in December 2025 shooting Seguin Gazette Not rated, October 2, 2026
  2. Suspect Arrested in Harris County Deputy Shooting CW39 Houston Not rated, October 3, 2026
  3. Bexar County deputies discharged after overnight arrests by San Antonio police, BCSO says KSAT Not rated, October 4, 2026
  4. Two off-duty Bexar County deputies resign after overnight arrests WOAI Not rated, October 4, 2026

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