Dallas Chief of Police Eddie Garcia fired three officers Tuesday after they were either arrested by or involved in incidents with other police departments.
According to a statement from the Dallas Police Department, the three officers listed below were terminated following a disciplinary hearing with Garcia.
- Police Officer Donnel Brown, #11796, was terminated for the offense of theft under $100 which caused a police response by the Plano Police Department.
- Police Officer Juan Lopez, #11023 was terminated for escalating a disturbance that resulted in a response from the Arlington Police Department.
- Sr. Cpl. William McLennan, #8724, was terminated for driving a vehicle while intoxicated and for being arrested for DWI by Lewisville Police Department.
Further details about each incident were not shared by Dallas police.
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The department said that under civil service rules each officer has the right to appeal their termination.
