Ronald Maillet Jr.

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Ronald Maillet Jr.

Allegedly released a body-worn camera recording without authorization. Dallas Police said Maillet turned himself in on a warrant and remains on administrative leave while an internal investigation is pending.

1 linked source Last verified September 12, 2026

//Person

Name
Ronald Maillet Jr.
Role title
Police Officer
Role type
Law enforcement
Agency
Dallas Police Department
City
Dallas
County
Dallas
State
Texas

//Current status

Status
Charged; on administrative leave pending internal investigation
Employment outcome
Administrative leave
Arrest date
September 5, 2026
Jail
Dallas County Jail (turned himself in)
Case-status notes
NEW CASE from catch-up scan. Arrested/turned himself in Sept. 5, 2026. Department has not publicly disclosed what footage was released or to whom.

//Alleged conduct and technology

Why this case is in the database
Allegedly released a body-worn camera recording without authorization. Dallas Police said Maillet turned himself in on a warrant and remains on administrative leave while an internal investigation is pending.
Technology type
Body-Worn Camera
Reported vendor
Body-worn camera system (vendor not specified)
Vendor note
Unknown
Reported product
Unknown
Misuse start
Unknown
Misuse end
Unknown
Known alleged search count
Unknown
Known duration
Unknown
Unauthorized release / improper data sharing

//Discovery and investigation

Discovery method
Criminal investigation / department investigation
Investigating agency
Dallas Police Department; Dallas County Sheriff's Office
Known charge count
1
Charges
Unauthorized Release of Body Worn Camera Recording (Class A misdemeanor)

//Timeline

September 8, 2026
Charges updated
Unauthorized Release of Body Worn Camera Recording (Class A misdemeanor)
September 8, 2026
Criminal investigation / department investigation
NEW CASE from catch-up scan. Arrested/turned himself in Sept. 5, 2026. Department has not publicly disclosed what footage was released or to whom.
September 8, 2026
Administrative leave
NEW CASE from catch-up scan. Arrested/turned himself in Sept. 5, 2026. Department has not publicly disclosed what footage was released or to whom.
September 8, 2026
Arrested / Charged
NEW CASE from catch-up scan. Arrested/turned himself in Sept. 5, 2026. Department has not publicly disclosed what footage was released or to whom.
September 5, 2026
Arrested / Charged
NEW CASE from catch-up scan. Arrested/turned himself in Sept. 5, 2026. Department has not publicly disclosed what footage was released or to whom.

//Sources

Official agency statement

Dallas Police Officer Arrested

Dallas Police Department (DPD Beat) · September 8, 2026
Last verified September 12, 2026