Dallas Police Officer Arrested on Misdemeanor Public Intoxication Charge

A Dallas police officer who was fired and then reinstated this year was arrested on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge. Senior Cpl. Carlos Almeida, 39, was arrested by Carrollton police while he was off duty, according to Dallas police spokespeople. He has been arrested in the past on suspicion of family assault, which was dropped.

Carrollton police did not immediately provide information about the latest charge. Robert Rogers, Almeida’s attorney, said he “should never have been arrested.” “He is not guilty and fully expects to be vindicated through the legal process,” Rogers said.

Background Information

Almeida was arrested on a family strangulation charge in August 2021 in Anna, a city about 10 miles north of McKinney. Officers found evidence, spoke with multiple people involved, and then arrested Almeida, Anna police spokespeople said at the time.

Former Dallas police Chief Eddie García fired Almeida in connection with that allegation in March 2022, according to records obtained by The Dallas Morning News. The department found he violated two policies: escalating or participating in a disturbance and engaging in adverse conduct.

Rogers, his attorney, said a Collin County grand jury declined to bring charges against Almeida in that criminal case in May 2023. Almeida appealed García’s firing him, and an administrative law judge found he didn’t violate policy.

Reinstatement and Current Status

He was reinstated in January with partial backpay, Rogers said. Almeida, who joined the department in 2012, is assigned to the Facilities Management Unit. He previously served as a Dallas police spokesperson and with the Northeast Patrol Division.

He is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served two tours in Iraq. He said in 2015 that he joined the Dallas police because he felt “a higher sense of purpose.” “I feel like I’m a warrior,” he told The News at the time. “I was made to do this kind of stuff.”

(Courtesy of Collin County Sheriff’s Office)

He is on paid administrative leave as he is investigated.

Other Recent Arrests

He is one of three Dallas police officers arrested in the past week.

Investigation and Next Steps

The investigation into Almeida’s latest arrest is ongoing. The Dallas Police Department will conduct an internal investigation to determine if any department policies were violated.

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Conclusion

The arrest of Senior Cpl. Carlos Almeida is a concerning incident that raises questions about the conduct of Dallas police officers. The investigation into the allegations will determine if any policies were violated and if further action is necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What was Carlos Almeida arrested for?

A: Carlos Almeida was arrested on a misdemeanor public intoxication charge.

Q: Has Almeida been arrested before?

A: Yes, Almeida was arrested in 2021 on a family strangulation charge, but the charges were dropped.

Q: What is Almeida’s current status with the Dallas Police Department?

A: Almeida is currently on paid administrative leave as he is investigated.

Q: How long has Almeida been with the Dallas Police Department?

A: Almeida joined the department in 2012.