The Texas Department of Public Safety announced on May 12 that Jessica Moncallo, 30, was arrested and booked into the Dawson County Jail for allegedly providing alcohol to a minor involved in a fatal car crash last month.
Authorities said the arrest follows an investigation by Texas Highway Patrol after a single-vehicle crash along County Road 18 on April 15 resulted in the death of a 16-year-old driver. Toxicology results indicated that the minor had a blood alcohol content of 0.081 at the time of the incident.
The case remains under active investigation by Texas Highway Patrol, and no further information is available at this time. In its statement, DPS said: “DPS would like to remind the public that purchasing or furnishing alcohol to a minor is a serious offense that can have tragic, life-altering consequences. In addition to placing lives at risk, individuals who provide alcohol to a minor may face additional criminal penalties. If it is determined at trial that the furnishing of alcohol contributed to a crash or incident resulting in serious bodily injury or death, the individual responsible could face state jail felony charges.”
The Texas Department of Public Safety protects and serves residents across Texas as part of its mission as a state-owned agency governed by the Public Safety Commission and employing more than 11,000 personnel with over 5,000 vehicles statewide according to the official website.
Broader implications from this case highlight ongoing concerns about underage drinking and related traffic incidents across communities in Texas.
