Harris Co. Pct. 8 deputy on leave after being charged with stalking ex-girlfriend

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- A long-time Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's deputy is on leave and out on bond Thursday, after being charged with stalking an ex-girlfriend.

Deputy Gustavo Villalon was charged on May 9 for allegedly repeatedly stalking a woman he dated for 10 months, until October 2024. After the breakup, documents allege Villalon had been harassing her since then through April 2025 on multiple communication platforms.

According to the Webster Police Department, Villalon is accused of going to his ex-girlfriend's apartment several times after she tried to break things off. The arrest warrant states that Villalon also banged on the door a number of times, and that his actions were captured on the doorbell video. The woman said that after the breakup, she moved to a different apartment building due to storm damage and being in fear of Villalon, but he was able to find her by following her home.

In addition, investigators said in the warrant that Villalon also worked an extra job at Methodist Hospital Clear Lake, where his ex-girlfriend is employed.

In his initial appearance in front of a Harris County Magistrate judge after his arrest, Villalon was ordered to stay away from this apartment complex in Webster where his ex-girlfriend lives, away from Methodist Clear Lake where she works, and even away from the Seabrook Police Department, where an officer who is currently dating the ex-girlfriend works.

According to court records, Villalon is accused of repeatedly following his ex-girlfriend as she tried to break things off. Besides showing up at her apartment, investigators allege that Villalon also went to a Webster area restaurant while she was on a date with the Seabrook police officer. Records show he then allegedly threatened to "blow the head off" the Seabrook officer. He even threatened to start an "agency war," records state.

Villalon was ordered to turn over all firearms, including his service weapon. His bond was set at $10,000, and he is out. The defense attorney for Villalon had no comment to ABC13, and Precinct 8 released a statement stating that he was on administrative leave.

The Webster Police Department chief also did not want to speak on camera because he says the investigation is ongoing. He did say there are hundreds of pieces of video evidence relating to the alleged actions of Deputy Villalon, and additional charges could be forthcoming.

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