CONTINUING COVERAGE: The so-called 'DWI King' is under federal investigation, believed to be involved in the #DWICorruption scandal
➡️NM State Police placed Toby LaFave on leave FRI (2/14) That same day, the BernCo DA added him to the Giglio list - meaning he's no longer considered a credible witness
➡️NM State Police placed Toby LaFave on leave FRI (2/14) That same day, the BernCo DA added him to the Giglio list - meaning he's no longer considered a credible witness
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February 20, 2025 at 5:38 PM
CONTINUING COVERAGE: The so-called 'DWI King' is under federal investigation, believed to be involved in the #DWICorruption scandal
➡️NM State Police placed Toby LaFave on leave FRI (2/14) That same day, the BernCo DA added him to the Giglio list - meaning he's no longer considered a credible witness
➡️NM State Police placed Toby LaFave on leave FRI (2/14) That same day, the BernCo DA added him to the Giglio list - meaning he's no longer considered a credible witness
It's officially official -- Thomas Clear III was disbarred from practicing law indefinitely in #NewMexico. The order was made today by the State Supreme Court. We'll have the latest at 4 p.m. on @krqe.com #DWIcorruption #ABQ
March 11, 2025 at 9:14 PM
It's officially official -- Thomas Clear III was disbarred from practicing law indefinitely in #NewMexico. The order was made today by the State Supreme Court. We'll have the latest at 4 p.m. on @krqe.com #DWIcorruption #ABQ
NEW today: A former officer tied to the #DWIcorruption scheme is officially stripped of his certification. I'll have the latest tonight at 5:30 on @krqe.com
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June 12, 2025 at 10:37 PM
NEW today: A former officer tied to the #DWIcorruption scheme is officially stripped of his certification. I'll have the latest tonight at 5:30 on @krqe.com
#KRQEInvestigates
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Thanks for sharing. @annpierret.bsky.social & I sat down to have a discussion about some of the biggest stories we've covered in this ongoing #DWIcorruption scandal so far this year. Check out our coverage on the KRQE YouTube channel under the 'Specials' playlist. @krqe.com
Albuquerque DWI Corruption Scandal Special from @krqe.com connecting the dots between the criminal convictions for Albuquerque police officers and 2 attorneys
New Mexico State Police officers & sheriff’s deputies have been implicated too
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New Mexico State Police officers & sheriff’s deputies have been implicated too
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KRQE Investigates: When cops cross the line
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July 15, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Thanks for sharing. @annpierret.bsky.social & I sat down to have a discussion about some of the biggest stories we've covered in this ongoing #DWIcorruption scandal so far this year. Check out our coverage on the KRQE YouTube channel under the 'Specials' playlist. @krqe.com
There’s a new twist in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Victims who’ve come forward are now having to defend themselves. Will the convicted criminals have to pay? Tune into #KRQEInvestigates tonight (TUESDAY) at 5:30 p.m.
May 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There’s a new twist in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Victims who’ve come forward are now having to defend themselves. Will the convicted criminals have to pay? Tune into #KRQEInvestigates tonight (TUESDAY) at 5:30 p.m.
When the feds started charging people in the #DWIcorruption scheme, New Mexico's State Police Chief told me he had no evidence to believe any of his officers were involved. Now, he tells me the FBI has now implicated one of his main DWI Sgts www.krqe.com/news/investi...
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February 20, 2025 at 6:28 PM
When the feds started charging people in the #DWIcorruption scheme, New Mexico's State Police Chief told me he had no evidence to believe any of his officers were involved. Now, he tells me the FBI has now implicated one of his main DWI Sgts www.krqe.com/news/investi...
"Overall, the ongoing DWI investigation has shed light on deep-seated issues in law enforcement that predate my administration, which began in January 2023." - BCSO Sheriff Allen after his Undersheriff was implicated in the #DWIcorruption investigation. www.krqe.com/news/crime/a...
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February 24, 2025 at 11:43 PM
"Overall, the ongoing DWI investigation has shed light on deep-seated issues in law enforcement that predate my administration, which began in January 2023." - BCSO Sheriff Allen after his Undersheriff was implicated in the #DWIcorruption investigation. www.krqe.com/news/crime/a...
We've seen some of the key players take federal plea deals in the #DWIcorruption scandal in #NewMexico. This week on the #NewMexicoNewsInsiders podcast, a longtime DWI advocate joins @ChrisMcKeeTV & @gburkNM to discuss the gravity of the case, & the issue of public trust.
February 18, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We've seen some of the key players take federal plea deals in the #DWIcorruption scandal in #NewMexico. This week on the #NewMexicoNewsInsiders podcast, a longtime DWI advocate joins @ChrisMcKeeTV & @gburkNM to discuss the gravity of the case, & the issue of public trust.
Former #Albuquerque Police Officer Joshua Montaño is the first officer connected to the #DWIcorruption scheme to be officially stripped of his law enforcement certification. Full story here: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
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June 13, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Former #Albuquerque Police Officer Joshua Montaño is the first officer connected to the #DWIcorruption scheme to be officially stripped of his law enforcement certification. Full story here: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
#BREAKING: A second #ABQ attorney pleaded guilty to his role in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez admits to working w/ former @ABQPOLICE ofc. Honorio Alba to not show up to court for his DWI client. I'll have the latest at 4pm
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July 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
#BREAKING: A second #ABQ attorney pleaded guilty to his role in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez admits to working w/ former @ABQPOLICE ofc. Honorio Alba to not show up to court for his DWI client. I'll have the latest at 4pm
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There are now SEVEN law enforcement officers who are convicted criminals in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Lucas Perez pled guilty in federal court to participating in the scheme, saying he was recruited by former APD officer Nelson Ortiz.
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Former APD officer pleads guilty to his role in DWI dismissal scandal
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another former Albuquerque Police Department officer pled guilty to his role in the ongoing DWI dismissal scandal. Lucas Perez pled guilty to conspiracy to comm…
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May 28, 2025 at 6:17 PM
There are now SEVEN law enforcement officers who are convicted criminals in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Lucas Perez pled guilty in federal court to participating in the scheme, saying he was recruited by former APD officer Nelson Ortiz.
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"We're not done yet...I would really want to say that this was over, it's done, we've found them all...Unfortunately, I can't say that," says FBI ABQ SAC Raul Bujanda on the #DWIcorruption scandal after the 6th former officer takes plea deal: www.krqe.com/news/crime/a... @krqe.com
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April 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"We're not done yet...I would really want to say that this was over, it's done, we've found them all...Unfortunately, I can't say that," says FBI ABQ SAC Raul Bujanda on the #DWIcorruption scandal after the 6th former officer takes plea deal: www.krqe.com/news/crime/a... @krqe.com
The leader of FBI Albuquerque has stepped down. This week on the #NewMexicoNewsInsiders podcast, hear directly from former SAC Raul Bujanda about what he believes is fueling crime in #ABQ, & his final thoughts about the #DWIcorruption scandal.
Watch the ep on KRQE YouTube.
Watch the ep on KRQE YouTube.
May 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The leader of FBI Albuquerque has stepped down. This week on the #NewMexicoNewsInsiders podcast, hear directly from former SAC Raul Bujanda about what he believes is fueling crime in #ABQ, & his final thoughts about the #DWIcorruption scandal.
Watch the ep on KRQE YouTube.
Watch the ep on KRQE YouTube.
It's been a while since we've heard anything new about the #DWICorruption scandal here in Albuquerque.
In my latest for #KRQEInvestigates, I show you one of the legal battles playing out in federal court over the criminal headquarters: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
In my latest for #KRQEInvestigates, I show you one of the legal battles playing out in federal court over the criminal headquarters: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
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October 1, 2025 at 3:42 PM
It's been a while since we've heard anything new about the #DWICorruption scandal here in Albuquerque.
In my latest for #KRQEInvestigates, I show you one of the legal battles playing out in federal court over the criminal headquarters: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
In my latest for #KRQEInvestigates, I show you one of the legal battles playing out in federal court over the criminal headquarters: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
If you haven't been paying attention or want to get caught up on all our coverage about the #DWIcorruption scandal in New Mexico, we have a landing page on our website w/ team coverage: www.krqe.com/news/crime/a... @krqe.com
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February 20, 2025 at 6:23 PM
If you haven't been paying attention or want to get caught up on all our coverage about the #DWIcorruption scandal in New Mexico, we have a landing page on our website w/ team coverage: www.krqe.com/news/crime/a... @krqe.com
ICYMI: Some insight from inside the courtroom in a DWI case where the 'fix' was in behind the scenes. My latest for #KRQEInvestigates: krqe.com/news/investi...
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July 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM
ICYMI: Some insight from inside the courtroom in a DWI case where the 'fix' was in behind the scenes. My latest for #KRQEInvestigates: krqe.com/news/investi...
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Four former law enforcement officers are now convicted criminals as a result of the #DWIcorruption case. A total of 17 officers have been named in connection to the scheme. How has this impacted trust in law enforcement? My latest for #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
Does the DWI corruption scandal weaken faith in law enforcement?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — We’ve seen one law enforcement officer after another admit to breaking the law in exchange for money, all part of a long-running DWI corruption scandal. Civil …
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March 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Four former law enforcement officers are now convicted criminals as a result of the #DWIcorruption case. A total of 17 officers have been named in connection to the scheme. How has this impacted trust in law enforcement? My latest for #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
Also in the #DWICorruption scandal - failure to appear in court is not the only way the scheme worked. Some cases never got properly filed in the first place. @annpierret.bsky.social highlights how it worked #KRQEInvestigates: youtu.be/gBTBMZ5wEDo?... @krqe.com
WATCH: DWI cases Albuquerque officers and paralegal made disappear
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March 26, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Also in the #DWICorruption scandal - failure to appear in court is not the only way the scheme worked. Some cases never got properly filed in the first place. @annpierret.bsky.social highlights how it worked #KRQEInvestigates: youtu.be/gBTBMZ5wEDo?... @krqe.com
EIGHT people have now pleaded guilty in federal court in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Some of you have wondered & asked - why aren't we covering the officers in court when they plead guilty? I'll have answers from the U.S. Attorney's Office & federal court today at 5:30 on @krqe.com #KRQEInvestigates
April 30, 2025 at 10:23 PM
EIGHT people have now pleaded guilty in federal court in the #DWIcorruption scheme. Some of you have wondered & asked - why aren't we covering the officers in court when they plead guilty? I'll have answers from the U.S. Attorney's Office & federal court today at 5:30 on @krqe.com #KRQEInvestigates
Will convicted criminals in the #DWIcorruption scheme have to pay victims? There's another hurdle playing out in courts right now.
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Will DWI corruption criminals have to pay victims?
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The public may never know exactly how much money was pocketed from the DWI corruption scheme that went on for decades in New Mexico. Now, victims of the scheme are s…
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May 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Will convicted criminals in the #DWIcorruption scheme have to pay victims? There's another hurdle playing out in courts right now.
My latest for #KRQEInvestigates: krqe.com/news/investi...
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Full report: Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez is the second attorney & 11th person to plead guilty in the #DWIcorruption scheme in #ABQ. In his federal plea, he admits he lied to federal agents with the FBI. www.krqe.com/news/crime/a...
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July 10, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Full report: Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez is the second attorney & 11th person to plead guilty in the #DWIcorruption scheme in #ABQ. In his federal plea, he admits he lied to federal agents with the FBI. www.krqe.com/news/crime/a...
Viewers asked and we got answers -- if you've been wondering why we aren't seeing former officers accept their plea deals in court in the #DWICorruption case, here's why: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
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May 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Viewers asked and we got answers -- if you've been wondering why we aren't seeing former officers accept their plea deals in court in the #DWICorruption case, here's why: www.krqe.com/news/investi... @krqe.com
A SECOND #ABQ defense attorney was publicly implicated in the #DWIcorruption scandal. The state disciplinary board is asking the NM Supreme Court to suspend Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez's license to practice.
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Second New Mexico defense attorney implicated in DWI scheme
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A second New Mexico defense attorney has been publicly identified and accused of taking part in a scheme to get accused drunk drivers off the hook. A New Mexico…
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March 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
A SECOND #ABQ defense attorney was publicly implicated in the #DWIcorruption scandal. The state disciplinary board is asking the NM Supreme Court to suspend Rudolph 'Rudy' Chavez's license to practice.
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Apparently, people being arrested for DWI are also paying attention to the news. This 7th-time DWI offender taunted his arresting deputies about the #DWIcorruption scandal, convinced he'd face no consequences: #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi...
7th-time DWI suspect taunts BCSO deputies over DWI dismissal scandal
BERNALILLO COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) – A man arrested for his seventh suspected DWI in February gave Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office deputies an earful. Video shows the suspected drunk driv…
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March 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Apparently, people being arrested for DWI are also paying attention to the news. This 7th-time DWI offender taunted his arresting deputies about the #DWIcorruption scandal, convinced he'd face no consequences: #KRQEInvestigates www.krqe.com/news/investi...