ZAPATA COUNTY, Tex. (KGNS) - As the school year begins for many, Zapata County ISD will start the year without a district police chief.

The Chief of ZCISD Police, Raymond Moya III, has been placed on administrative leave with pay. In a statement to KGNS, the district said, “As this is a personnel matter, the district will not be providing further comment at this time.”

It is currently unclear why he was placed on administrative leave; however, we will provide more information as it becomes available.

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