The Wylie Police Department has arrested a former assistant principal at Wylie East High School on a felony charge alleging compelling prostitution of somebody under the age of 18.

Zachary Neu was arrested Thursday, June 4, by the Criminal Investigations Division, said Detective Alexandra Waters, a public information officer.

“The Wylie Police Department and Wylie ISD take allegations involving student safety and staff misconduct very seriously,” Waters said. “These allegations are thoroughly investigated and addressed when they are reported.”

Waters said Neu, a 32-year-old Richardson resident, is accused of offering to buy alcohol and lingerie for a recent 2026 Wylie East graduate in exchange for sexual conduct. Waters added that investigators don’t believe other students were involved.

Neu was hired as a science teacher at Wylie East HS in August 2017, promoted to dean of students in July 2024 and then assistant principal in January 2026, said April Cunningham, chief communications officer for WISD.

“His employment with the district ended today,” she said.

In a letter to Wylie East parents, WISD Superintendent Kim Spicer said the district had been cooperating with police.

“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,” Spicer said.

“Educators hold positions of authority and are entrusted with tremendous responsibility,” she added. “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.”

The superintendent said district employees should never 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),” Spicer said. “These rules exist to protect students and staff, maintain transparency, and ensure accountability.”

She thanked the 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,” she said.

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