Jason Collier
DENTON COUNTY, Texas - A fire chief from the Denton County city of Highland Village was among those arrested in a recent prostitution sting in Lewisville.
The operation by the Denton County Sheriff's Office was held on Thursday, June 13.
The sheriff's office arrested 14 people during the operation for attempting to purchase sexual favors for money.
Highland Village fire chief Jason Collier was among those arrested in the operation.
Collier was charged with soliciting prostitution and resisting arrest.
Solicitation of prostitution is a state jail felony.
The City of Highland Village placed Collier on paid administrative leave, according to city personnel policies.
Collier submitted his resignation effective June 15.
He was promoted from assistant fire chief to fire chief for Highland Village in 2022.
Collier had served the Highland Village Fire Department since 2008.