DWI dismissal scandal: What the Albuquerque police chief knew & when
It’s been a year since the public learned of the massive corruption scandal involving a scheme to make DWI cases disappear. Federal documents last week, shed more light on the conspiracy involving police officers and attorneys that dates back more than two decades.
Albuquerque police lieutenant retires amidst corruption probe
An Albuquerque police lieutenant placed on leave in a sprawling DWI corruption probe decided to retire before meeting with detectives on the matter.
Two former Albuquerque officers investigated in DWI scandal land at CYFD
Two Albuquerque police officers who resigned amid an investigation into allegations they participated in an enterprise to dismiss drunken-driving cases in exchange for bribes are now employed by the state’s child welfare agency.
2 Albuquerque police officers who resigned amid DWI Unit scandal now working for CYFD
KRQE News 13 has learned one of the officers who resigned last year connected to the federal investigation into the DWI Unit scandal now works for the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department.
Albuquerque police lieutenant retires amid DWI scandal
The retirement comes the same day as an interview was scheduled with the Internal Affairs Task Force, according to police.
Court moves to discipline defense attorney in connection with Albuquerque police DWI scandal
An Albuquerque-based defense attorney faces potential discipline by the U.S. District Court in connection with a DWI scandal that has rocked several law enforcement agencies in New Mexico — in particular the Albuquerque Police Department — over the past year.
Former U.S. Attorney speaks out on DWI Unit scandal
As the investigation into the DWI dismissal scandal continues with Special Agent in Charge Raul Bujanda saying this is just the midpoint, many of you might be asking what comes next? Former New Mexico United States Attorney Damon Martinez said the process may take a while.
A Guilty Plea Implicates 'Almost the Entire' Albuquerque DWI Unit in Longstanding Police Corruption
Federal prosecutors say the city's police department was the main focus of a 15-year bribery scheme that also involved the ...
‘Unconscionable:’ Mayor talks DWI scheme, expresses trust in Albuquerque police
The City of Albuquerque’s top leader, Mayor Tim Keller, weighed in on the DWI dismissal scandal involving the city’s police ...
Albuquerque police investigate crash that hurt pedestrian
Police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian seriously hurt. Officers responded and found the pedestrian in the ...
Private investigator first to admit guilt in offering bribes to get intoxicated drivers off the hook
A private investigator was the first to plead guilty to a host of federal charges that include racketeering and bribery in a ...
Albuquerque city officials celebrate reopening of police substation
One of the Albuquerque Police Department substations held a grand reopening Friday, with a special dedication. Mayor Tim ...
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APD: 1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting near apartment complex
Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another person wounded overnight in northeast ...
FBI, Chief Medina speak on DWI scandal involving APD, BCSO and New Mexico State Police
"We wouldn't go and put something in, especially an affidavit, if we didn't think that there was going to be more to it," ...
Albuquerque police investigate shooting that left one dead, one injured
The Albuquerque Police Department is investigating an overnight shooting that left one person dead and another injured. APD ...