Former Deputy Sheriff Ivan Sundheim, 63, was arrested in Spring, Texas on charges of Human Trafficking for Involuntary Servitude, a class 3 felony. As reported by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office, Sundheim worked for them from March 1993 until his retirement in April 2013. The arrest took place on Thursday, and he is currently being held at the Harris County Jail without bond.

These serious allegations surfaced in May 2024 and sparked an exhaustive investigation by the El Paso County Sheriff's Office. The investigation led to the issuance of an arrest warrant for Sundheim on the day of his arrest. During his tenure with the Sheriff's Office, he is believed to have committed the incidents in question. Sundheim's employment dates were confirmed by official sources.

Details surrounding the specifics of Sundheim's alleged criminal activities remain scarce as officials maintain discretion during the ongoing investigation. A booking photograph has been released to the public in line with the announcement of the arrest.

The El Paso County Sheriff's Office has made it clear that they will not provide further comments on the case while the investigation is active. The available details have been made public, to maintain transparency with the community, however, the protective veil of an ongoing legal process safeguards the finer details of Sundheim's charges. The nature of the charges, however, paints a disturbing picture of betrayal of the badge, and a disregard for the basic human rights of the individuals allegedly subjected to involuntary servitude.