A police vehicle outside a Dallas police station during nighttime, reflecting the serious nature of recent incidents.
Dallas Police Sergeant Matthew Terry was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a child passenger on May 2, 2025. The off-duty sergeant faces a state jail felony charge, classified under Texas law. Following the arrest by the Texas Department of Public Safety, he has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation by the Dallas Police Department. This incident has raised concerns regarding law enforcement accountability and public trust in the safety of minors.
Dallas police sergeant Matthew Terry was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) with a child passenger on Friday, May 2, 2025. The arrest was made by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) while Terry was off-duty at the time. He is facing a state jail felony charge for this offense, which is classified under Texas law as operating a vehicle while intoxicated with a passenger under the age of 15.
The specific time and location of the arrest have not been publicly disclosed. Following the incident, Terry has been placed on administrative leave, pending an internal investigation by the Dallas Police Department (DPD). The police department has provided information regarding the circumstances of the arrest through an official news release.
According to state law, a conviction for driving while intoxicated with a child passenger can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment in state jail for a term ranging from 180 days to two years. The implications of this charge are significant, especially given that the offense involves the safety of a minor.
Matthew Terry has been a member of the Dallas Police Department since September 2006. He is currently assigned to the Central Patrol Division. Prior to joining the DPD, Terry served as a jailer at the Dallas County sheriff’s office from December 2003 to September 2006. His career has included notable recognition; in 2023, he received the Chief’s Officer of the Year Award from the DPD, highlighting his prior contributions to the department.
This arrest is not the first time Terry has been involved in a legal issue. He was previously a defendant in a federal lawsuit related to a shooting incident in August 2015, during which he fatally shot a mentally ill man while conducting an attempted arrest. Although the grand jury did not bring charges against him, the lawsuit alleged that Terry used excessive force. A federal jury later found in his favor, determining that he did not use excessive force during the incident when the case went to trial in early 2022.
As of now, the status of Terry’s attorney is unclear, and efforts to reach out for comments have been unsuccessful. The Dallas Police Department continues to monitor the situation closely as further details about the ongoing investigation may emerge in the near future.
The community remains concerned about the safety and implications of having a law enforcement official face such serious allegations, especially involving the welfare of a child. The internal affairs investigation initiated by the Dallas Police Department will determine the next steps regarding Terry’s employment and the legal proceedings he faces.
This incident has sparked increased discussions about the accountability of law enforcement officers and the importance of maintaining public trust in those who serve and protect the community.
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