Category: Audits

Audits

Fernando Jimenez – Lea County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In May 2023, Deputy Fernando Jimenez was implicated in a ‘revenge pornography plot’ against a fellow deputy. Along with other employees, Jimenez allegedly acquired and disseminated an intimate video of the deputy without her consent. This led to a lawsuit alleging criminal and discriminatory conduct within the department. ([docs.justia.com](https://docs.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-mexico/nmdce/2%3A2023cv00355/487319/44?utm_source=openai)) ## Officer Forum Links: – [Fernando […]

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Corey Helton – Lea County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

Sheriff Corey Helton faced allegations of retaliatory behavior beginning around September 2021. After a deputy raised concerns about questionable hiring practices and misconduct within the department, Helton allegedly initiated baseless write-ups, demoted the deputy, and significantly reduced his salary. The deputy resigned due to the hostile environment and filed a lawsuit citing retaliation and constructive […]

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Michael Walker – Lea County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In July 2022, Acting Undersheriff Michael Walker was accused of drinking and driving. After a deputy reported this misconduct, Walker allegedly retaliated by recommending the deputy’s demotion and initiating baseless disciplinary actions. The deputy was placed on administrative leave for ‘attempting to influence [the] investigation’ into Walker. These actions led to a lawsuit alleging retaliation […]

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Robert Rodriguez – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Robert Rodriguez participated in the 2013 incident involving David Eckert, who was subjected to multiple invasive body cavity searches under suspicion of drug concealment. The searches yielded no contraband, leading to a lawsuit that concluded with a $1.6 million settlement. No public records indicate that Deputy Rodriguez faced disciplinary measures following the incident. ## […]

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David Arredondo – Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

In January 2013, Deputy David Arredondo was involved in the detention and subsequent invasive searches of David Eckert, who was suspected of concealing drugs. Despite multiple searches, including anal cavity examinations and a colonoscopy, no drugs were found. The incident led to a lawsuit resulting in a $1.6 million settlement paid by Hidalgo County and […]

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Sheriff Lucero – Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

In November 2015, Sheriff Lucero was involved in a vehicle accident with his county-issued vehicle. He failed to report the crash and ordered actions to conceal it. When Lieutenant Hartigan reported this misconduct, Lucero retaliated by demoting Hartigan, threatening his law enforcement certification, and creating a hostile work environment. Hartigan filed a lawsuit alleging violations […]

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Deputy Adam Arellano – Grant County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Arellano was named in a civil lawsuit related to the 2016 murder-suicide of Nikki Bascom by Silver City Police Captain Mark Contreras. The lawsuit accuses Deputy Arellano and other officers of failing to protect Bascom despite being aware of Contreras’ history of threats and violence. The suit alleges that the internal handling of these […]

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Deputy Frank Gomez – Grant County Sheriff’s Department

Written by CBKN76

Deputy Gomez was implicated in a civil lawsuit concerning the 2016 murder-suicide of Nikki Bascom by Silver City Police Captain Mark Contreras. The lawsuit alleges that Deputy Gomez, along with other law enforcement officers, neglected to act on reports of Contreras’ threats and abusive behavior towards Bascom. The suit contends that this inaction and internal […]

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Deputy [Name Redacted] – Eddy County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

A deputy, whose name has been redacted, was terminated from the Portales Police Department after an internal affairs investigation in November 2020 revealed behaviors indicative of a child predator. Despite these findings, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board dismissed the misconduct allegations in April 2021. Subsequently, the deputy was hired by the Eddy County […]

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Deputy [Name Redacted] – Eddy County Sheriff’s Office

Written by CBKN76

A deputy, whose name has been redacted, was terminated from the Portales Police Department after an internal affairs investigation in November 2020 revealed behaviors indicative of a child predator. Despite these findings, the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy Board dismissed the misconduct allegations in April 2021. Subsequently, the deputy was hired by the Eddy County […]

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