15-05-2025
Video: Santa Ana police officer arrested for DUI and alleged battery
RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) – Rio Rancho Police Department officers were shocked after stopping an intoxicated driver and realizing it was one of their own. Video showed that when police arrived to find one of their former officers behind the wheel after getting reports that he was involved in domestic violence and may be a danger to himself.
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Kristofer Martin, most recently worked for Santa Ana Police Department, but is a former Rio Rancho Police Officer. During the stop, Martin told police he's sorry and that he isn't well. 'I'm supposed to be the guy who has his s*** together,' said Kristofer Martin, 'I'm just in a bad place man.'
Rio Rancho Police pulled over the 47-year-old Martin after they got a call about a domestic disturbance from his ex-wife. Police records said Martin got violent with his son.
Officers pointed out that Martin has scratches around his neck area and that he smells of alcohol. Martin admitted to drinking but says he never broke any other laws. When asked to perform a sobriety test, Martin was seen struggling to walk in a straight line and saying the alphabet. When the officer told Martin he should be able to pass the test because he's a police officer, Martin disagreed.
Police then told Martin that he failed the tests and would have to be arrested. The officer could be heard telling Martin to put his hands behind his back. Martin then said, 'You don't have to cuff me…You guys are going to end my f***ing, you guys are going to end my career. My kids are going to suffer for this.'
Martin has since been released from jail pending trial. Martin is also facing a battery charge for the incident with his son. KRQE News 13 reached out to Santa Ana Police to find out whether Martin is still employed, but we are waiting to hear back.
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