Albuquerque police officer arrested for drunk driving

Video above: New Mexico State Police released bodycam footage of the arrest of Albuquerque police Officer Jordan Hernandez on Monday, June 10. Hernandez was arrested for drunk driving. MORE: Albuquerque police officer arrested for drunk drivingAccording to APD, Officer Jordan Hernandez was arrested around midnight after State Police caught him driving at a “high rate of speed” in his patrol car on Bobby Foster Road near Mesa del Sol. APD supervisors were notified of the arrest. Hernandez was placed on leave following an internal investigation.Charges: Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages or drugs “It is always disappointing to learn that one of our officers is accused of breaking the same laws they are supposed to enforce,” APD Chief Harold Medina stated in a press release following Hernandez’s arrest. “We will be conducting an internal investigation while the criminal complaint is processed through the justice system.” Stay up to date with the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.