Dallas, 2026-01-14 12:14:00 – The former president of the Dallas police Association, Jaime Castro, has left the Dallas Police Department while under investigation for his involvement in a fatal off-duty crash that occurred in March.
Castro, who was ineligible for rehire, was the subject of an ongoing internal affairs investigation, a police spokesperson said Tuesday.
- Jaime Castro, former president of the Dallas Police Association, is no longer with the department.
- Castro was placed on administrative leave in November following a fatal crash in March.
- The internal affairs investigation remains open, even after Castro’s departure.
- Sgt. Sean Pease was recently sworn in as the new president of the Dallas Police Association.
Castro, a 27-year veteran of the department, was placed on administrative leave in november as the department investigated his role in the March 15 crash, according to records reviewed by The Dallas Morning News. The rationale for the internal inquiry was listed as a “Grand Jury referral for Class A Misdemeanor.”
Police spokesperson Allison Hudson declined to provide details about Castro’s departure, stating that the internal affairs investigation will continue under state rules governing officers who leave while under investigation.
The crash occurred in northwest Dallas and resulted in the death of Atianna Washington, 25, who was attempting to cross a roadway. An incident report from a responding officer identified Castro as a passenger in one of the vehicles involved.
Officers Evan Muller and Robert Wilcox Jr. were also placed on administrative leave as the department investigated allegations that they failed to properly investigate the crash, department records show.
A toxicology analysis revealed that Washington was intoxicated with alcohol and drugs at the time of the crash, according to a May supplement to the incident report. These findings were listed as “contributing factors” in the incident, though the report did not specify the degree of intoxication or the specific drugs involved.
Police officials have not disclosed whether Muller and wilcox faced disciplinary action or have returned to duty. They remained on leave as of at least August 15,according to department records.
Castro, who was elected president of the Dallas Police Association in January 2024, ran unsuccessfully for re-election while on leave. Sgt. Sean Pease was sworn in as the association’s new president on Tuesday.
Why It Matters
Castro’s departure and the ongoing investigation highlight the scrutiny faced by law enforcement officials, even when off-duty. The case also underscores the complexities of investigating incidents involving multiple parties and potential contributing factors, such as intoxication. The fact that two responding officers were also placed on leave raises questions about the thoroughness of the initial investigation and the department’s internal oversight procedures. This situation could
Explanation of Changes & Answers to Questions:
* Why: The article details the fallout from a fatal off-duty crash involving the former president of the Dallas Police Association, jaime Castro. It highlights the scrutiny law enforcement faces and the complexities of investigations with multiple factors.
* Who: Jaime Castro (former Dallas Police Association president), Atianna Washington (the deceased), Officers Evan Muller and Robert Wilcox Jr. (placed on leave for investigation), Sgt. Sean Pease (new Dallas Police Association president).
* What: A fatal off-duty crash occurred in March, leading to an internal affairs investigation of Castro.He afterward left the department while under investigation. Two officers
