APD Chief Harold Medina Given “Slap On The Wrist” For Car Crash He Caused Critically Injuring Another; Given Two Written Reprimands; No Charges Filed Despite Elements Of “Careless Driving” Found By NM Department Of Justice; Medina Should Have Been Charged With “Reckless Driving” And Terminated For Cause For Violating Standard Operating Procedures –

APD Chief Harold Medina Given “Slap On The Wrist” For Car Crash He Caused Critically Injuring Another; Given Two Written Reprimands; No Charges Filed Despite Elements Of “Careless Driving” Found By NM Department Of Justice; Medina Should Have Been Charged With “Reckless Driving” And Terminated For Cause For Violating Standard Operating Procedures

On July 18, the city announced that the internal affairs investigation and disciplinary review of APD Chief Harold Medina for the February 17 car crash where he ran a red light critically injuring another has resulted in two “letters of reprimand” … Continue reading APD Chief Harold Medina Given “Slap On The Wrist” For Car Crash He Caused Critically Injuring Another; Given Two Written Reprimands; No Charges Filed Despite Elements Of “Careless Driving” Found By NM Department Of Justice; Medina Should Have Been Charged With “Reckless Driving” And Terminated For Cause For Violating Standard Operating Procedures