A City of Miami police lieutenant is off the streets after a weekend DUI arrest, with internal affairs now digging into the case while he sits suspended from duty. Jail records show he posted bond and was released later that same day.
Miami police identified the officer as Lieutenant Thomas Carroll, 47. Local booking logs show he posted bond after the arrest, according to WSVN. The station reported it had reached out to Miami Police for more details and was still waiting for a response.
Previous domestic battery arrest in 2024
This is not Carroll's first run-in with the law. He was relieved of duty in December 2024 after a domestic battery arrest, when his wife told officers he spat at her and slapped her, according to CBS News Miami. He posted bond in that case as well, and the department at the time said the incident would be investigated.
Internal affairs probe and department response
The City of Miami Police Department has again suspended Carroll and relieved him of duty while internal affairs conducts its inquiry, the local station reported. As of now, the department has not issued a detailed public statement about the DUI arrest.
Background
Carroll has held senior roles within the department in the past, including a stint as an assistant chief, and since 2023 he has been assigned as a lieutenant in field operations, according to CBS News Miami. His 2024 arrest led to an earlier administrative relief while investigators reviewed those allegations.
With the case still active, court filings and internal review records will determine whether criminal charges move forward or whether the fallout comes in the form of administrative discipline. This story will be updated as Miami Police and court records release more information.
