Miami Police Lieutenant Arrested on DUI Charges
A Miami Police Department lieutenant, Thomas Carroll, was arrested on DUI charges after crashing his pickup truck into a median on U.S. 1 in Coconut Grove. He was found unconscious and later exhibited signs of intoxication, refusing sobriety tests. This…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 20, 2026 —
Miami Police Department Lieutenant Thomas Carroll was arrested on Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges following a single-vehicle crash in Coconut Grove. The incident occurred when Carroll crashed his pickup truck into a median on U.S. 1.
First responders found Carroll unconscious at the scene. After regaining consciousness, he reportedly exhibited signs of intoxication. Authorities stated that Carroll refused to submit to sobriety tests.
This arrest marks a second legal entanglement for Lieutenant Carroll within the current year. He was previously arrested in 2024 in connection with domestic violence allegations. Further details regarding the outcomes of the domestic violence case were not immediately available.
The Miami Police Department has not released a statement regarding the specific circumstances of the DUI arrest or the potential internal disciplinary actions concerning Lieutenant Carroll. Information regarding the vehicle involved or any other parties affected by the incident was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris Gothner on www.local10.com, see more information here.
