Two suspected drunk drivers managed to hit Dallas Police squad cars within just a few hours over the weekend, turning routine calls into crash scenes and landing both motorists in custody, according to police. One officer was taken to a local hospital for precautionary evaluation after the first collision, and authorities said no life‑threatening injuries were reported. Both cases remain under active investigation.
First Crash On Frankford Road
According to FOX 4 Dallas‑Fort Worth, the first wreck happened just after 11:05 p.m. last Saturday in the 3900 block of Frankford Road, where officers were already on scene responding to an assist call. A 46‑year‑old man allegedly drove into a marked squad car, authorities said.
Jail records identified the driver as Randy Jones, who was arrested at the scene and booked into the Dallas County Jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated. FOX 4 Dallas‑Fort Worth reported that one officer was taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation but did not appear to suffer serious injuries.
Second Crash On Reagan Street
Roughly two hours later, around 1:10 a.m. Sunday, a second marked squad car was hit in the 2900 block of Reagan Street, this time without any officer injuries, CBS Texas reported.
The driver in that crash was identified in booking records as 27‑year‑old Brooke Arnold. She was taken into custody at the scene and later booked on a DWI charge. Both outlets report that the Dallas Police Department provided the basic incident details while the department continues its internal reviews of what happened.
What The Charges Could Mean
Both drivers were booked on driving‑while‑intoxicated charges. Under the Texas Penal Code, a standard DWI is typically a misdemeanor, but the charge can be enhanced for high blood‑alcohol levels or prior convictions. Depending on the specific circumstances and any criminal history, penalties can include fines, time in jail and suspension of a driver’s license.
Investigation Continues
Dallas police said both investigations remain open and that the department is still gathering evidence and statements from the scenes, according to CBS Texas. The two suspects remain in custody as detectives wrap up their reports and prepare to forward the cases to prosecutors.
