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Albuquerque Police Chief Harold Medina’s crash in February sparked controversy at a recent city council meeting. Medina admitted to running a red light to avoid gunfire, resulting in a collision with Todd Perchert’s Mustang. Ryan Stone of APD’s Crash Review Board defended Medina’s actions, deeming the crash unavoidable due to the perceived threat. Although there was talk of a...
Continue ReadingOn February 17, at the intersection of Central Ave SE and Alvarado Dr NE in Albuquerque, NM, Police Chief Harold Medina was involved in a collision deemed non-preventable by a review board during a recent Albuquerque City Council meeting. Chief Medina, driving an unmarked APD black truck, was reportedly fleeing gunfire after stopping two fighting men when his vehicle...
Continue ReadingThe Albuquerque Police Department’s Fleet Crash Review Board, comprised of four officers and a civilian, has determined that Police Chief Harold Medina’s February 17 accident was “non-preventable,” a decision that drew scrutiny from city councilors during a recent council meeting. Medina was involved in a collision after running a red light in his unmarked department truck while responding to...
Continue ReadingThe Albuquerque Police Department Fleet Crash Review Board determined that the shooting incident involving APD Police Chief Harold Medina, which led to a subsequent crash, was deemed “non-preventable.” This decision came under scrutiny during a city council meeting where councilors posed questions regarding the review process. The city also invited the New Mexico State Police to review the incident,...
Continue ReadingAlbuquerque has seen significant payouts and legal actions stemming from collisions involving police officers. In one case, the city paid over $3 million after an officer’s collision resulted in a civilian’s death, leading to the officer’s dismissal. Another incident led to an $8 million settlement for the family of a deceased Air Force veteran, with the responsible officer serving...
Continue ReadingIn an opinion piece titled “Medina is NOT a Hero,” the discussion focuses on the Albuquerque leadership’s reaction to APD Chief of Police Harold Medina’s actions during a recent shooting incident. The article critically assesses Mayor Tim Keller’s support for Medina, who chose to flee an active shooter scene, an action that resulted in injury to an innocent bystander....
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