On March 3, 2023, the Dallas Police Department Public Integrity Unit initiated an investigation into allegations of criminal misconduct of Sergeant Katherine Silvia, Northeast Patrol Division.
The investigation determined over the course of three months, Sgt. Silvia falsified time cards, and also forged documents and committed theft.
A grand jury referral was sent the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office on August 11, 2023.
Sergeant Silvia was indicted by a Dallas County Grand Jury, and on March 25, 2024, turned herself in to the Dallas County Jail on charges of Theft $2,500 to $30,000, Tampering with a Government Record, and False Statement Property/Credit $2,500 to $30,000.
She remains on administrative leave pending the outcome of an IAD administrative investigation.