
"Off-Duty Officer Arrested for DWI at New Year's Eve Checkpoint in Albuquerque"
A Bernalillo County deputy, Adrienne Seay, was arrested for aggravated DWI at a checkpoint in Albuquerque, New Mexico, shortly after the New Year began. Seay, who refused a breathalyzer test, showed signs of intoxication and performed poorly on sobriety tests. Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen expressed deep concern over the incident, stating it contradicts the office's values and the duty to uphold the law. Seay has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, and the sheriff apologized to the community, emphasizing the commitment to combat DWI and maintain accountability.