A longtime Dallas police officer faces arrest for solicitation of prostitution.
Senior Corporal Zachary Helm, badge number 8859, was taken into custody Monday, June 29, according to the Dallas Police Department. The charge is a state jail felony. Helm has been with the department since June 2006 and is assigned to the Special Investigations Division. He has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
The arrest was announced by the department on its official blog. No additional details about the circumstances of the case were released.
Helm’s arrest marks a notable incident involving a veteran member of the force with nearly two decades of service. The Special Investigations Division typically handles sensitive cases including vice, narcotics and organized crime.
Dallas Police Chief has not issued a public statement beyond the standard release. The department emphasized that no further information would be released at this time as the internal investigation continues.
The case comes as the Dallas Police Department works to maintain public trust amid ongoing efforts to address crime and community relations in the city. Incidents involving officers can impact morale and perceptions of accountability within law enforcement.
Solicitation of prostitution is classified as a state jail felony in Texas, carrying potential penalties including fines and jail time. The internal affairs process will run parallel to any criminal proceedings.
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