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20-05-2025
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Video shows Albuquerque police officer getting arrested for DWI
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – After a number of police officers have been accused of DWI over the past few weeks, video of one officer's arrest shows him staying calm and coming clean with deputies. Jury convicts man for 2006 Albuquerque rape, kidnapping The DWI stop began with a polite greeting followed by a smile and a confession. During a DWI checkpoint two weeks ago, Bernalillo County Sheriff deputies stopped 38-year-old Jonathan Franco, an Albuquerque Police Department officer who works at the Albuquerque International Sunport. When questioned by deputies, Franco admitted to having a few beers. When Franco was asked to get out of his car, he told deputies his six-year-old daughter was inside. That's when Franco is brought over to do a sobriety test. Deputies move Franco inside their van and tell him that he will be arrested for DWI before continuing with a breathalyzer exam. At one point, deputies can be heard talking about Franco, saying he asked them for leniency and asking to give him 'a break'. Franco's sister shows up to pick up his daughter before deputies book their fellow law enforcement officer. In the lapel video, officers can be heard expressing their disappointment. Jonathan Franco has since been released. In addition to facing a DWI charge, he's facing charges for drinking with a minor in his car. Earlier this month, a New Mexico State Police officer and a Santa Ana Pueblo Police officer were also arrested for DWIs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-05-2025
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KRQE Newsfeed: Severe weather, Officer charged, Settlement funds, The Iron Fire, Run for the Zoo
'Safe outdoor space' guests speak on how program is helping them find long-term housing New apartment complex coming to Ruidoso following devastating fires and floods Brown vs Brown: The healthy rivarly between two brothers Rio Grande Valley Celtic Fest returns for 37th year 2025 Baseball and Softball state tournament brackets Uber discount offered in Bernalillo, Sandoval counties ahead of Cinco de Mayo Cinco de Mayo celebrates resilience and culture of Mexican people [1] Showers and storms persist into the workweek – Another round of strong storms and heavy rain will return Monday afternoon across parts of New Mexico, especially in the eastern part of the state. Flash flooding may be possible over some northern mountain burn scar areas. Rain and thunderstorm chances will continue across New Mexico Tuesday and Wednesday as a storm will sit and spin across the state. This will also keep temperatures below average all across New Mexico. Some storms will continue to bring a threat of heavy rain and flooding, mainly in eastern New Mexico. [2] APD officer facing DWI charges – Albuquerque Police Officer Jonathan Franco was arrested at a Bernalillo County Sheriff's checkpoint. He has been placed on administrative leave. Police Chief Harold Medina released a brief statement, saying, 'We are disappointed that this officer made a bad choice. There are many rideshare options for people to avoid drinking and driving.' [3] Albuquerque City Council to vote on future of opioid funds – Albuquerque City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening, and one of the items up for a vote is how to spend millions of dollars awarded to the city from major opioid companies. Over the last several years, billions of dollars have been awarded to cities, states, and counties around the country. Millions have come into New Mexico, and millions more are likely to come in the future, but on Monday, city councilors will vote on what to do with $4.5 million. [4] Iron Fire burning 901 acres in the Gila Wilderness – Fire crews are continuing to battle a wildfire in the Gila wilderness. The Iron Fire is burning about 70 miles west of Truth or Consequences. An evacuation order has been issued for only the Snow Lake Recreational Area at this time. The fire was reported around noon Sunday. The fire has burned just over 900 acres with 0% containment, as of Monday morning. [5] 2025 Run For the Zoo in the books – Run For the Zoo, the ABQ BioPark Society's biggest fundraiser, saw thousands of racers showing their support for the beloved participants were gifted free admission to the zoo, BioPark, and Botanic Gardens. If you didn't make it out this year, or are on the fence for next year, officials say not to hesitate. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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APD officer arrested after allegedly driving drunk with child in vehicle
May 4—An Albuquerque police officer was arrested at a DWI checkpoint stop on Saturday night in Northwest Albuquerque. Jonathan Franco, 38, of Albuquerque, is charged with driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle and DWI. He was released on personal recognizance, according to court records. A bond arraignment is scheduled for June 5. It is unclear if he has an attorney. The Albuquerque police chief said he was "disappointed" with the officer. "We are disappointed that this officer made a bad choice," Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said in a news release Sunday. "There are many rideshare options for people to avoid drinking and driving." At 11:30 p.m., the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office was conducting a DWI checkpoint at Unser and Rainbow NW when deputies saw a truck approach orange cones, according to a criminal complaint filed in Metropolitan Court. While talking to Franco, deputies said they smelled a "strong odor" of alcohol on his breath and saw his eyes were bloodshot and watery, deputies said. Franco told deputies he had "one or two beers" about an hour earlier, the complaint states. When Franco got out of the truck, deputies saw a six-year-old girl in the backseat, deputies said. Franco performed "poorly" on the standardized field sobriety tests then told deputies he had three or four Modelos, according to the complaint.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
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APD officer arrested after allegedly driving drunk with child in vehicle
May 4—An Albuquerque police officer was arrested at a DWI checkpoint stop on Saturday night in Northwest Albuquerque. Jonathan Franco, 38, of Albuquerque, is charged with driving while intoxicated with a minor in the vehicle and DWI. He was released on personal recognizance, according to court records. A bond arraignment is scheduled for June 5. It is unclear if he has an attorney. The Albuquerque police chief said he was "disappointed" with the officer. "We are disappointed that this officer made a bad choice," Albuquerque Police Department Chief Harold Medina said in a news release Sunday. "There are many rideshare options for people to avoid drinking and driving." At 11:30 p.m., the Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office was conducting a DWI checkpoint at Unser and Rainbow NW when deputies saw a truck approach orange cones, according to a criminal complaint filed in Metropolitan Court. While talking to Franco, deputies said they smelled a "strong odor" of alcohol on his breath and saw his eyes were bloodshot and watery, deputies said. Franco told deputies he had "one or two beers" about an hour earlier, the complaint states. When Franco got out of the truck, deputies saw a six-year-old girl in the backseat, deputies said. Franco performed "poorly" on the standardized field sobriety tests then told deputies he had three or four Modelos, according to the complaint.
