On Wednesday, a police officer from the Dallas force surrendered himself due to allegations of evidence tampering, making it the third member of the department to be arrested within the last seven days.
Senior Corporal Joseph Robeson, aged 42, turned himself over to the Richardson police regarding the charges mentioned, according to statements made by representatives from the Dallas Police Department. Attorney Robert Rogers, who represents Robeson, indicated that his client is facing accusations related to “improper handling of a firearm” which might have played a role in criminal activities.
According to court documents, a Dallas County grand jury indicted Robeson on April 28. The indictment alleges that Robeson knowingly allowed an illegal act to occur and deliberately destroyed, tampered with, and hid a firearm on February 15, 2024, aiming to obstruct the investigation.
The firearm might have been involved in an aggravated assault using a lethal weapon, as well as in acts of reckless handling of a dangerous instrument and unauthorized firing of a gun, as stated in the indictment. Rogers mentioned that Robeson isn’t considered a suspect in the previous criminal incident related to the gun, though he didn’t provide further details.
Further details regarding the offense could not be provided right away on Wednesday.
Lieutenant Teddy Yoshida of the Richardson Police stated that Robeson has been released after posting bail, which was set at $5,000. He is currently not in law enforcement custody.
Robeson has been with the force since June 2009 and works in the Community Engagement and Operations Bureau. He is on paid administrative leave while the department investigates him.
The news of his arrest followed shortly after Dallas police reported that another officer, Senior Corporal Carlos Almeada, had been
held due to a public intoxication accusation
And on Friday, Sgt. Matthew Terry faced accusations of
driving while intoxicated
With his offspring in the car.
The tampering with evidence charge is a third-degree felony punishable by 2 to 10 years imprisonment and up to a $10,000 fine.
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