Dallas County Woman Arrested for Probation Violation, Prior Charges Include Drug Possession and Assault
Dallas, TX – Teresa Melo, 33, was arrested on the night of March 17, 2025, at 10:23 p.m. in Dallas County for violating the terms of her probation. According to arrest records, Melo was taken into custody for a probation violation related to a prior charge of possession of a controlled substance under one gram, classified under Texas Health and Safety Code § 481.115(b) as a state jail felony. The charge includes an attempt to commit the offense, indicating a prior legal agreement or plea in the case.
In Texas, possession of a controlled substance in Penalty Group 1, which includes drugs such as methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine, carries serious legal consequences. A state jail felony is punishable by 180 days to two years in a state jail facility and a fine of up to $10,000. Probation violations in such cases can lead to the revocation of community supervision and the imposition of the original sentence.
Melo has a history of prior arrests in Dallas County. On February 26, 2014, she was arrested at 4:49 p.m. and charged with Assault – Family Violence Causing Bodily Injury, an offense under Texas Penal Code § 22.01. This charge is generally a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. Her bond at the time was set at $1,500. Additionally, she was arrested in the early morning hours of August 15, 2015, though the specific charge for that arrest remains undisclosed in the available records.
Following her most recent arrest, Melo’s bond was set at $500. She remains subject to further legal proceedings, where the court will evaluate the circumstances of her probation violation. If found in breach of her conditions, she may face additional penalties, including possible revocation of her probation and incarceration.
Charges Below:
Booking Date: 03/17/25 City: Dallas, Texas Age/YOB: 33
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Weight: Height: Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| PROBATION VIOLATION - POSS CS PG 1 < 1G - Attempt to Commit | $500 |