Dallas Police Lieutenant Jeremy Carter is facing a second DWI arrest in just over two months, after Midlothian officers took him into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated on Wednesday. Carter, badge No. 9550, has been with the department since August 2008 and was already on administrative leave stemming from a December arrest. He will remain off duty while Dallas police internal affairs reviews the case.
The Dallas Police Department said in a public blog post that Midlothian officers arrested Carter yesterday and listed his current assignment as Detention Services. The notice states he "will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation," according to the Dallas Police Department. That post also notes that Carter has been with the department since August 2008, although earlier coverage this fall identified him in a different role.
Midlothian police previously arrested Carter on Dec. 24, 2025, on a DWI charge and booked him into the Tarrant County jail, according to local reports. The Dec. 24 arrest was reported by FOX 4, and prior coverage here described him as charged with DWI.
Carter’s latest case lands in a year when several Dallas officers have been arrested, charged with crimes, and placed on administrative leave while investigations play out, a trend documented in local media. The Dallas Morning News has reported on multiple such incidents this year.
Legal and Departmental Consequences
Under Texas law, a standard first-offense DWI is typically treated as a Class B misdemeanor, with a minimum 72 hours of confinement and possible fines. Repeat offenses or certain aggravating factors can increase the severity of the charge, according to Justia.
The Dallas Police Department has stated that Carter will remain on administrative leave while internal affairs conducts its investigation, according to the Dallas Police Department..
