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Off-duty Hays County deputy arrested on suspicion of DWI, sheriff’s office says
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrea K. Moreno , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the incident is not immediately available, but details can be found through the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
A Hays County sheriff's deputy is facing a driving while intoxicated charge. The arrest occurred on Sunday. The deputy in question is part of the Law Enforcement - Support Services Bureau.
Following the arrest, the deputy was placed on paid administrative duty. An internal investigation is underway, running at the same time as the criminal investigation. Further information about the incident is not immediately available, but details can be found through the Hays County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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