Dallas Police sergeant Michael Patino accused by Arlington police of Driving While Intoxicated. Second in as many months.
Arlington dispatched police and fire units to the 6900 block of Russell Curry Road last week for a motor vehicle collision. Upon arrival they found a white Dodge Ram pickup had left the roadway and crashed into a tree.
Medical units transported the driver, Dallas police officer Michael Patino, via EMS helicopter. His triage rating was critical per one source connected to the scene.
Arlington officers believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. Arlington police will charge Patino with DWI upon discharge from the hospital.
Michael Patino Career
Dallas Police say Patino is a Special Operation Division sergeant. His normal assignment is at Love Field. He is on administraive leave pending an Internal Affairs investigation.
He is the second officer in as many months charged with DWI assigned to the Special Operations unit.
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