Fmr. Burkburnett Fire Deputy Chief arrested for child sexual assault

BURKBURNETT, Texas (KAUZ) - The Burkburnett Police Department has released information on the arrest of former Burkburnett Fire Deputy Chief, Angel Lopez-Portillo.

Lopez-Portillo was arrested for the continuous sexual abuse of a young child on Wednesday, July 17 following an investigation by the Texas Rangers and Burkburnett Police Department.

According to the Burkburnett Police Department, they received a call in December 2023 about the sexual assault of a child in the care of Lopez-Portillo. The victim stated that Lopez-Portillo continuously sexually assaulted her while she was in seventh and eighth grade or from ages 12-14.

Lopez-Portillo was booked into the Wichita County Jail on a recommended bond of $100,000.

The Texas A&M Forest Service said that Lopez-Portillo was placed on administrative leave with pay, pending a review and the outcome of the judicial process.

The Burkburnett Police Department stated that it is important to note that Lopez-Portillo is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Anyone with additional information regarding this case or any other incidents can call 940-569-2231.

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