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Seguin Police officer arrested for DWI

Officer Zapata has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the Seguin Police Department.
Credit: Seguin Police
Seguin police officer arrested for DWI

SEGUIN, Texas — An off-duty Seguin police officer was arrested by the New Braunfels Police Department for driving while intoxicated on Sunday night.

Jose Ricardo Zapata, a four-year veteran of the department, was arrested at 11:43 p.m., according to police. Zapata, 25, was booked into the Comal County Jail.

Officer Zapata has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation by the Seguin Police Department. The department says they are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability among its personnel.

"Law enforcement officers are held to a higher standard, and we take this matter seriously. We will cooperate fully with the New Braunfels Police Department investigation, and appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken based on the findings." said Jason Brady, Chief of the Seguin Police Department.

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