MESQUITE, Texas - A Dallas police officer was arrested on Monday in Mesquite.
What We Know: Police officer Nakisha Cardwell was charged with driving while intoxicated and the unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Cardwell has been a member of the police department since July 2018.
She is a member of the South Central Patrol Division.
The Dallas Police Department says she has been placed on administrative leave.
What's Next: DPD's Internal Affairs will investigate Cardwell's case.