A Dallas police lieutenant with over 16 years on the force found himself on the wrong side of the law this Christmas Eve after being arrested on drunk driving charges in a neighboring community.
Lieutenant Jeremy Carter, who has served with the Dallas Police Department since 2008, was arrested by Midlothian police for driving while intoxicated and subsequently booked into Tarrant County jail, according to information obtained by local media.
Administrative Leave Pending Investigation
The department has confirmed that Carter, who has been assigned to the Operational Technology Unit, has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation unfolds. “Dallas police say Lieutenant Jeremy Carter is accused of a DWI case in Midlothian,” a department spokesperson stated in a brief announcement.
What happens next for the veteran officer? The internal probe will likely examine not only the circumstances of the arrest but also whether any departmental policies were violated in the process.
Carter’s arrest on a major holiday adds an uncomfortable dimension to what is already a difficult situation for the department. Law enforcement agencies typically face heightened scrutiny when officers — especially those in leadership positions — face criminal charges related to alcohol or substance abuse.
The timing couldn’t be more awkward, coming during a period when many police departments nationwide conduct additional DWI enforcement operations to combat holiday-related impaired driving.
Neither Carter nor his legal representation has issued public comments about the incident as of reporting time. The case will likely proceed through both criminal courts and the department’s internal disciplinary process in the coming weeks.
For now, the 16-year veteran officer remains on administrative leave — his badge and responsibilities temporarily set aside as both Midlothian prosecutors and Dallas police officials determine their next steps.
