Linebacker Zach Thomas says that the same Dallas police officer that mistreated Texans running back Ryan Moats, disrespected his wife. On July 27, 2008, Maritza Thomas was pulled over by officer Robert Powell for an illegal U-turn near NorthPark Center in Dallas. Thomas was issued five tickets by Powell, four of which were later dismissed. Thomas was handcuffed, placed in the back of a police cruiser, spent about three hours in the Dallas County Jail. "This in no way compares to what happened to Ryan Moats and his family," said Zach Thomas, who played for the Cowboys last season. "But we wanted to tell our story, not knowing how many others have been affected by Officer Powell. We know the vast majority of the Dallas police force are good and professional people, but this guy just seems excessive."