After the incident in the shower, the victim says Jasso made several inappropriate comments like, “If only I were 20 years younger, or you were 20 years older.”
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says an EMS employee has been arrested for allegedly attempting to assault a female coworker.
On May 1, authorities were informed of an alleged assault that took place one April 18 at the Bexar County emergency Services District (Bexar ESD) 5 Fire House located at 7120 East 6th Street.
The victim stated that she had been assaulted by her supervisor Roel Jasso.
She told investigators that she was on duty and had just gotten out of the shower at the Bexar ESD5. She stated that she was fully clothed in her uniform and a tank top due to the building’s air conditioning being out.
The victim went on to say that she had her arms in her uniform shirt, which was not fully on yet, and was holding her arms across her chest when Jasso approached her.
Jasso allegedly placed her in a “bear hug” and pinned her up against the wall. The victim told investigators they had side hugged in the past, but this interaction was different and unwelcome as she couldn’t move and felt uncomfortable.
According to the victim, Jasso was face to face with her and kissed her cheek when she turned away from his initial attempt to kiss her on the mouth. Jasso then allegedly used his left hand to slap the victim’s buttocks.
After the interaction, Jasso reportedly grabbed his gear and left without saying a word.
The victim stated when she later approached the driver’s side of the truck, Jasso pulled her in for another hg and said, “Bye gorgeous.” Throughout the rest of the shift, the victim says Jasso made several inappropriate comments like, “If only I were 20 years younger, or you were 20 years older.”
There was allegedly another incident when the victim was cleaning equipment in an ambulance, Jasso reportedly ran his fingers through her hair from behind, When she pulled away, Jasso said he did it because she had “a bunch or rat’s nests,” to which she reportedly responded, “No, it’s okay.”
The victim told investigators about another time when they were having a conversation about DEF fluid for the ambulance through a closed shower room door that Jasso opened the door only wearing a towel, prompting her to reportedly walk away immediately.
When investigators asked the victim if there was ever flirtatious behavior between them before, she said their relationship was always strictly professional.
The victim identified two other coworkers who could’ve been witnesses, but both denied seeing anything between her and Jasso.
An HR investigation report shows that Jasso admitted to kissing the victim but denied “smacking” her buttocks. The report recommended a final warning be issued and Jasso be transferred to a different station with no further contact with the victim.
Jasso has been arrested and is facing charges of official oppression and indecent assault.