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A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

Joshua Montaño resigned after missing internal affairs interviews, reported by KRQE. Albuquerque police probe bribery accusations related to DWI unit officers. Four officers resigned. FBI is also investigating.
More than 150 DWI cases have been dismissed as part of the investigation. Documents obtained show officer directing driver to specific attorney. Three officers filed 136 of the 152 DWI cases. FBI is investigating.
At least 107 DWI cases were filed last year, accounting for 10% of all cases for the department in that year. The federal probe started after an officer allegedly directed a driver to a specific attorney.

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Associated Press News

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

Authorities have said the investigation into the DWI unit centers on accusations that officers were taking bribes to get cases dropped.

2 months ago·United States

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The Washington Post

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

Authorities say a fifth Albuquerque police officer has resigned during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by officers assigned to a unit charged with stopping impaired drivers

2 months ago

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KRDO

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A fifth Albuquerque police officer has resigned during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by officers assigned to a unit charged with stopping impaired drivers, according to authorities. City Police Chief Harold Medina said Joshua Montaño submitted his resignation Wednesday after he failed to appear for multiple interviews with internal affairs, Albuquerque TV station KRQE reported Thursday. The four officers who …

2 months ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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National Post

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

A fifth Albuquerque police officer has resigned during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by officers assigned to a unit charged with stopping impaired drivers, according to authorities.

2 months ago·Canada

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Haaretz

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A Fifth Albuquerque Police Officer Has Resigned During an Investigation Into Alleged Wrongdoing by Officers Assigned to a Unit Charged

2 months ago·Tel Aviv- Yafo, Israel

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San Diego Union Tribune

A fifth Albuquerque, New Mexico, police officer has resigned amid probe of unit

A fifth Albuquerque police officer has resigned during an investigation into alleged wrongdoing by officers assigned to a unit charged with stopping impaired drivers, according to authorities.

2 months ago·San Diego, United States

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