Second victim ID'd after former Wylie ISD admin charged with soliciting prostitution from minor
WYLIE, Texas - The former Wylie ISD assistant principal who was arrested for soliciting prostitution from a minor is now facing an additional charge, police announced on Friday.
Wylie ISD administrator charged
What we know:
32-year-old Zachary Neu was arrested on June 4 and charged with soliciting prostitution from a minor. Neu was an assistant principal at Wylie East High School prior to his arrest.
On Friday, Neu was given an additional charge of improper relationship between an educator and student.
The added charge comes after investigators identified a second victim following a search of Neu's personal devices.
Zachary Neu, 32
Wylie ISD confirmed that Neu was no longer employed by the district following his arrest on Thursday.
The Wylie Police Department had been investigating Neu after receiving a report of inappropriate communication between Neu and a recent graduate of Wylie East High School, who is a minor.
Neu reportedly offered to buy the minor alcohol and send money for lingerie in exchange for sexual conduct.
What we don't know:
The names of the victims involved have not been released.
What they're saying:
Texas State Rep. Jeff Leach says he plans on filing a bill prohibiting educators and students from engaging in contact outside of school-approved platforms during the next Texas Legislature session.
Wylie ISD Superintendent Kim Spicer released a statement to parents and staff on Thursday following Neu's arrest.
I want to make you aware of a serious and deeply concerning situation involving Wylie East High School administrator Zach Neu.
The Wylie Police Department recently notified the district of allegations involving inappropriate communications and other criminal conduct by the administrator toward a member of the Class of 2026 shortly after graduation. The administrator was arrested and taken into custody today. Since law enforcement is leading this investigation, Wylie PD will be the appropriate source for additional details regarding the criminal charges. We understand the department will be releasing more information very soon and encourage families to monitor its social media channels and website for updates.
As soon as the district became aware of the situation, we took action. We notified Child Protective Services and the State Board for Educator Certification and fully cooperated with law enforcement. Due to the active investigation, we could not publicly disclose information that might have compromised the investigation or interfered with law enforcement's work. It was important that investigators conducted a thorough and independent investigation. Please know that Mr. Neu is no longer employed by Wylie ISD.
While I am limited in the details I can provide due to the ongoing criminal investigation, I want to be absolutely clear – the allegations being investigated are serious and wholly inconsistent with the standards we expect of our employees.
Educators hold positions of authority and are entrusted with tremendous responsibility. As adults, they are expected to exercise sound judgment and understand that they are responsible for maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students at all times.
Under no circumstances should a district employee engage in private communication with a student through personal social media or other unofficial channels. Electronic communication between students and staff should occur only through official district platforms, such as district email or Wylie ISD Connect (ParentSquare). These rules exist to protect students and staff, maintain transparency, and ensure accountability.
Employees must never use their position, access, or influence to pursue personal relationships with students. The fact that a student has graduated does not absolve an educator of their responsibility to act professionally and uphold the trust placed in them by students, families, and the community. Any conduct that violates that trust is unacceptable.
I also want to commend our graduate and their family for reporting their concerns to law enforcement. Speaking up when something feels wrong takes courage, and their actions allowed the matter to be investigated quickly. We are also grateful for the care and responsiveness of Wylie PD and other agencies.
At this time, law enforcement has not informed the district of any additional known victims connected to this investigation. However, if you or your student has information relevant to this matter or if you have concerns about interactions involving the administrator, I strongly encourage you to contact Wylie PD directly.
I recognize that news like this is upsetting and may raise questions for families. Please know that Wylie ISD and Wylie PD take allegations involving student safety and staff misconduct very seriously. When concerns are brought forward, they are addressed, reported to the appropriate authorities, and investigated.
I also encourage you to speak with your student about appropriate communication and conduct with adults and to remind them that if they ever feel uncomfortable or concerned about an interaction with anyone, they should tell a parent, trusted adult, or law enforcement immediately.
Thank you for your trust and partnership. The safety of our students remains our top priority.
What's next:
The Wylie Police Department is encouraging anyone with information on the incident to contact them at (972) 442-8170.
The Source: Information in this story comes from Wylie ISD and the Wylie Police Department.