Posted inAlbuquerque, Courts, Justice & Safety

DA blasts APD for ‘dysfunction and mismanagement’ of DWI unit

As the Albuquerque Police Department grapples with a corruption investigation into its DWI unit—and what could have been done to catch misconduct earlier—the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office is stridently refuting it has any share of the blame.  In a 15-page letter to the City Council detailing various policies and processes for court appearances, Chief […]

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District Attorney’s Office, once again, has a public list of untrustworthy officers

The Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office is once again publishing its list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers online.  Last week, City Desk ABQ reported that with the change in administration the DA’s office was no longer publicly listing officers who need Giglio disclosures—anything that could cast doubt on their integrity as a witness. Four of […]

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Letters, accusations fly over DWI unit investigation

There’s still much unknown surrounding the scandal involving members of the Albuquerque Police Department’s DWI Unit and a local defense attorney, but since news of alleged impropriety came to light earlier this month, officials have exchanged barbs and questions in a flurry of letters.  What we do know is that federal agents raided homes of […]

Posted inBernalillo County, Courts, Justice & Safety, Local Gov.

Bernalillo County Sheriff’s deputy arrested after allegedly pointing gun at two people  

Two Albuquerque residents were startled as they waited for a friend at a Circle K on Wednesday when—over the loud-speaker of a Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office truck—they were ordered to leave.  “Get the fuck outta here,” they reported hearing. “Get the fuck outta here, or I’m going to take your fucking soul.”  That’s what police […]