HCSO Employee Arrested For Indecency With A Child

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office was advised by the Mission Police Department that they were investigating allegations of a Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Deputy committing indecency with a child.

Mission PD identified the Deputy as 35 year old Deputy David Munoz. Deputy Munoz started as a Detention Officer with the Sheriff’s Office in 2016 and has served as a Deputy Sheriff since 2017.

Mission PD obtained an arrest warrant for David Munoz as well as a search warrant for Munoz’s residence. David Munoz was placed under arrest and charged with Indecency with a Child. Upon his arrest, David Munoz was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of his charges and an Internal Affairs Investigation.

The Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office is committed to preserving the public’s confidence and trust. We will provide full cooperation to other Law Enforcement Agencies investigating any allegations of our employee’s misconduct. We will take the necessary and appropriate actions to maintain accountability and transparency to you, the citizens we serve.