EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 An El Paso dentist has been indicted on charges that accuse him of multiple sex crimes involving a child.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, a grand jury indicted Oscar Vargas in El Paso County on 11 counts, including sexual assault of a child, aggravated sexual assault of a child, indecency with a child, and possession of child pornography. <\/p>\n
The indictment was filed on March 18 in the 384th District Court.<\/p>\n
Online records show his license is still active.<\/p>\n
The charges allege a pattern of abuse involving a minor under the age of 17, including repeated sexual assaults and the use of intoxicating substances to facilitate the alleged crimes, as detailed across multiple counts in the indictment.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors also allege Vargas communicated with the child electronically in a sexually explicit manner and sent explicit images.<\/p>\n
Additional counts accuse Vargas of possessing explicit material involving a minor and inducing a child to engage in sexual conduct for the purpose of producing visual material.<\/p>\n
The indictment outlines alleged incidents dating back to at least mid-2025, including accusations that Vargas used alcohol and marijuana to impair the child\u2019s ability to resist.<\/p>\n
The charges stem from a case that has also drawn attention from state lawmakers. <\/p>\n