Cassandra Crosby is being accused of driving while intoxicated with her 13-year-old daughter in the vehicle.
In court documents, Crosby was arrested after allegedly causing a crash at an intersection with flashing red lights near the area of Fondren and South Main around 8 p.m.
After the crash, Crosby pulled into the parking lot of a nearby Texaco where patrol vehicles arrived. Records state officers called on DWI task force investigators to arrive after realizing she was a Houston police officer.
Investigators state Crosby had a strong odor of alcohol, was slurring, and later failed a field sobriety test.
Eyewitness News has learned Crosby was relieved a duty from Houston police. She was an 11-year veteran of the department.