Woman accused of killing Fort Worth police officer while driving drunk was on probation

Woman was prohibited from drinking at time of crash

A 25-year-old woman who police say was drunk when she hit and killed Fort Worth Police Sergeant Billy Randolph was on probation at the time of the crash.

FORT WORTH, Texas - A 25-year-old woman who police say was drunk when she hit and killed Fort Worth Police Sergeant Billy Randolph was on probation at the time of the crash.

Police say early Monday morning, De Aujalae Evans of Fort Worth drove the wrong way up a freeway exit ramp and into the area of an 18-wheeler crash. Evans then hit Sgt. Randolph and drove for more than a quarter of a mile before trying to run away, according to police.

Sgt. Billy Randolph

Evans is currently in the Tarrant County Jail, charged with intoxication manslaughter causing the death of a peace officer.

Toxicology tests aim to reveal what substance Evans had in her system. On Monday, Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes said the goal is to fast-track those results.

Tarrant County records show Evans had been arrested multiple times in the last five years.

De Aujalae Evans (Source: Tarrant County)

Earlier this year, Evans pleaded guilty to aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawfully carrying a weapon.

Records reveal Evans shot her romantic partner in 2023. She was sentenced to six years’ probation.

As part of her probation conditions, Evans was prohibited from using, possessing or consuming any alcohol. She was also ordered to complete a batterer’s intervention and prevention program.

Woman accused of killing FW officer was on probation

The suspected drunken driver accused of killing a Fort Worth police officer was on probation at the time of the crash. Records revealed got six years of probation after shooting another woman in 2023 and was not supposed to be drinking alcohol.

Several Tarrant County leaders have spoken up as more information has come out about Evans.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker made remarks about Sgt. Randolph at the start of Tuesday’s city council meeting.

"We were reminded yesterday that he did not have to do the job he was doing. He could’ve been retired somewhere. He certainly didn’t have to work midnights," she said. "He chose to work. He was out there on I-35 with his men and women because he wanted to be right there beside them."

"Sadly, this is what happens when society demands zero accountability for those who commit violent and dangerous crimes," said Tarrant County Commissioner Manny Ramirez.

A memorial has been set up outside the Fort Worth Police Department’s South Patrol Division in honor of Sgt. Randolph. A candlelight vigil will be held there on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

The funeral will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at Christ Chapel Bible Church in Fort Worth.

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