Former Dallas Police Association President Jaime Castro Pleads Guilty to False Statements in Fatal 2025 Crash Investigation

Jaime Castro pleads guilty to lying about a 2025 fatal crash that killed Atianna Washington. The former Dallas police union leader will lose his license.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 9:03 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Dallas Express

Guilty Plea and Loss of Law Enforcement Credentials

A long term fixture of the Dallas law enforcement community has been stripped of his badge following a high profile integrity investigation. Jaime Castro, who retired in January after nearly three decades of service, pleaded guilty to a Class B misdemeanor charge of making a false statement to a police officer. The plea marks a dramatic fall for the former union president, who admitted to obstructing the investigation into a March 2025 crash. Under the terms of the settlement, Castro is required to complete DWI classes, pay a fine, and serve one year of deferred probation, effectively ending his career in public safety.

Deception Regarding Driver Identity and Alcohol Consumption

The charges stem from an incident on March 15, 2025, in the 2500 block of West Northwest Highway. At the scene, Castro—who was initially listed as a passenger—falsely identified another individual as the driver of the vehicle. Furthermore, he claimed that neither he nor his companion had consumed alcohol prior to the fatal encounter. These admissions have cast a shadow over the initial response to the accident, as Castro's veteran status and leadership position within the police association were active at the time of the deception.

District Attorney Criticizes Incomplete Initial Probe

Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot issued a blunt assessment of the case, noting that the original investigation conducted by the Dallas Police Department was "incomplete." Creuzot emphasized that because officers at the scene failed to administer alcohol or drug tests, it may never be known if more serious crimes were committed during the incident. The DA’s Public Integrity Unit took over the case to ensure accountability, stating that the guilty plea was the only path forward based on the limited forensic evidence preserved by responding officers.