Assistant principal arrested after allegedly offering to buy a student alcohol and lingerie in exchange for sex, police say

WYLIE, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - An assistant principal in Texas has been arrested after he allegedly offered to buy a student alcohol and lingerie in exchange for sex, according to authorities.

The Wylie Police Department said Zachary Neu, 32, was arrested June 4 after police learned he had sent inappropriate messages to a former student who had recently graduated, according to a statement shared on the department’s Facebook page.

“The investigation revealed that during conversation, Neu offered to purchase alcohol for the minor and send money for lingerie in exchange for sexual conduct,” the department said.

A search warrant was executed on Neu’s personal devices, and investigators have since identified a second victim.

Neu worked as an administrator at Wylie East High School in north Texas at the time of the incident. He was fired immediately after his arrest.

Wylie Independent School District Superintendent Kim Spicer said in a letter to parents following Neu’s arrest, which was shared by Wylie News.

She continued, “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,” Spicer added.

Spicer also thanked the victim and their family for reporting their concerns about Neu to law enforcement. “Speaking up when something feels wrong takes courage, and their actions allowed the matter to be investigated quickly,” she said.

Neu was hired at the school in 2017 as a science teacher. He was promoted to dean of students in July 2024 before he became the assistant principal in January, according to the school district.