Albuquerque police officer arrested for drunk driving

Lina Portman4 weeks ago

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An Albuquerque Police Department officer is on administrative leave after being arrested for drunk driving. Trooper Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight Sunday by New Mexico State Police. This happened after a state police officer saw him driving at high speeds in his patrol vehicle on Bobby Foster Road. Your Neighborhood: Local News from KOAT Action 7 News An investigation led to Hernandez being charged with DWI. His police supervisors were notified of the arrest and placed Hernandez on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway. The announcement of the administrative leave and arrest was released on Monday, June 10. Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina spoke about what happened after the arrest. “It’s always disappointing to learn that one of our officers is accused of breaking the same laws they are sworn to enforce,” Medina said. “We will conduct an internal investigation, while criminal charges will be handled through the justice system.” Stay up to date with the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico —

An Albuquerque Police Department officer is on administrative leave after being arrested for drunk driving.

Trooper Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight Sunday by New Mexico State Police. This happened after a State Police officer saw him driving at high speeds in his patrol vehicle on Bobby Foster Road.

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An investigation led to Hernandez being charged with DWI. His police superiors were informed of the arrest and placed Hernández on administrative leave while an internal investigation was conducted.

The announcement of the administrative permission and arrest was published on Monday, June 10.

Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina spoke about what happened after the arrest.

“It’s always disappointing to learn that one of our officers is accused of breaking the same laws they are sworn to enforce,” Medina said. “We will conduct an internal investigation, while criminal charges will be handled through the justice system.”

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