'We held people accountable': Chief takes credit for ending DWI scheme within APD
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque FBI and Albuquerque Police Department are both investigating allegations that police officers took bribes from an Albuquerque law firm in exchange for letting drunk drivers off the hook.According to a federal indictment, the so-called "DWI Enterprise" dates back more than two decades and was mainly operated by APD officers with the help of Paralegal Ricardo “Rick” Mendez. Mendez pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges and admitt
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