SAN ANTONIO -- A Catholic priest in San Antonio was arrested Monday after allegedly exposing himself to an undercover officer at a park on the city's near north side.
Police said 63-year-old Father Alberto Trevino was taken into custody for indecent exposure at Olmos Park in Alamo Heights.
According to a police report, Trevino exposed himself to a park officer who was dressed in plain clothes.
Investigators said Trevino pleasured himself in front of the officer and while in plain view of an unidentified person at the park. Trevino then exposed and solicited himself to the officer, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
When asked if he had protection, the priest replied that he didn't. The officer then walked to his unmarked car and drove off, signaling nearby officers to make the arrest.
Trevino was arrested for the lewd act and his Chevy Trailblazer was impounded.
Park police said the area is known as a high sex-crime area.
"We've got park police officers, whether you see them or not, they are there and they are patrolling actively for any type of criminal activities so I want people to know the parks are secure and safe," said SAPD Sgt. Javier Salazar.
Trevino is a priest with Missionaries of the Holy Family and Trevino was currently living in San Antonio. The Missionaries of the Holy Family said Trevino was helping other men looking to become priest themselves, but he wasn't assigned to a parish within the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
An official with the Missionaries of the Holy Family said Father Trevino will be removed from his duties until the matter is resolved in court.
