A deputy with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office refused to take a breath test to spot intoxicated driving. This happened just after midnight on New Year’s Day 2024, at a driving while intoxicated checkpoint created by New Mexico State Police. Action 7 News On The Go: Download our app for freeBernalillo County deputy Adrienne Seay, 43, was questioned after alcohol was smelled inside the vehicle, according to court documents. Seay admitted to drinking glasses of wine before driving.Court documents show she did poorly on standardized field sobriety tests done at the scene. She was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Seay also refused to take a breath test, when she was later transported to the Albuquerque State Police Office. She also refused to provide breath samples for the investigation.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines from KOAT Action 7 NewsBernalillo County Sheriff John Allen offered this statement on the alleged DWI incident:”This morning, I was informed of the arrest of one of our deputies for driving while intoxicated. This incident deeply concerns me, as it does not align with the high standards and values of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Our fundamental duty is to uphold the law and ensure public safety, and this deputy’s actions are a betrayal of that trust.With New Mexico’s alarming statistics on DWI fatalities, it’s imperative for us as law enforcement officers to set an example in combating this entirely preventable crime. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.I offer my sincere apologies to our community for this incident. I also want to thank the New Mexico State Police for their professionalism in handling this matter. Their actions demonstrate the importance of holding all individuals accountable for their actions, irrespective of their position.As we move forward, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office reaffirms its dedication to turning the tide against DWI in our community and upholding the law without prejudice or favor.”Follow us on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube
A deputy with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office refused to take a breath test to spot intoxicated driving.
This happened just after midnight on New Year’s Day 2024, at a driving while intoxicated checkpoint created by New Mexico State Police.
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Bernalillo County deputy Adrienne Seay, 43, was questioned after alcohol was smelled inside the vehicle, according to court documents. Seay admitted to drinking glasses of wine before driving.
Court documents show she did poorly on standardized field sobriety tests done at the scene. She was placed under arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Seay also refused to take a breath test, when she was later transported to the Albuquerque State Police Office. She also refused to provide breath samples for the investigation.
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Bernalillo County Sheriff John Allen offered this statement on the alleged DWI incident:
“This morning, I was informed of the arrest of one of our deputies for driving while intoxicated. This incident deeply concerns me, as it does not align with the high standards and values of the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Our fundamental duty is to uphold the law and ensure public safety, and this deputy’s actions are a betrayal of that trust.
With New Mexico’s alarming statistics on DWI fatalities, it’s imperative for us as law enforcement officers to set an example in combating this entirely preventable crime. The deputy involved has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
I offer my sincere apologies to our community for this incident. I also want to thank the New Mexico State Police for their professionalism in handling this matter. Their actions demonstrate the importance of holding all individuals accountable for their actions, irrespective of their position.
As we move forward, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office reaffirms its dedication to turning the tide against DWI in our community and upholding the law without prejudice or favor.”
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