A major scandal involving DWI cases has rocked Albuquerque. Several officers within Albuquerque Police, deputies with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office and officers with New Mexico State Police are alleged to have been involved in a scheme involving DWI attorney Thomas Clear. The scheme has led to several officers resigning or being terminated from the department, a federal investigation, and some former officers pleading to federal charges. This investigation, which has been ongoing for over a year, has also resulted in the suspension of Clear’s law license by the State Supreme Court. Federal agents raided Clear’s offices and others have pleaded guilty to bribing police officers to dismiss their clients’ drunk driving cases. The scandal is expected to grow, with allegations implicating officers from decades ago. The U.S. Attorney for New Mexico, Alex Ubinas, described the scheme as an intergenerational development over 15 years, involving many officers and an entire unit within APD. Dozens of officers who have been part of the specialized DWI unit, established in the early 2000s, are being investigated. The investigation is focusing on holding as many people accountable as possible for the corruption that has permeated the department. The scandal has raised concerns about the trustworthiness of the police force and the criminal justice system as a whole. Former officers implicated in the scheme have already faced consequences, with resignations, terminations, and federal charges. The scandal has shed light on a systemic issue within law enforcement and underscores the need for accountability and transparency within the police department.
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