Former Montgomery County Detention Officer Arrested and Charged with Sexual Assault

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TX -- The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirms the arrest of former Montgomery County Detention Officer Eliazar Vasquez following an investigation by Detectives with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Homicide and Violent Crimes Division. Vasquez has been charged with Sexual Assault, a second-degree felony.

The criminal and internal investigations are ongoing, and upon completion, will be forwarded to the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office. Vasquez, who was off duty at the time of the incident, was taken into custody by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and is currently being held in the Montgomery County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Vasquez has been terminated from his employment at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to upholding the highest standards of Professionalism, Accountability, Compassion, and Trust. We take all allegations of misconduct seriously and will ensure this incident is thoroughly investigated in accordance with the law and department protocols.

We are asking anyone who may have had any adverse contact or dealings with Vasquez to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (936) 760-5800, option 3, and refer to case #24A263755.