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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

[NM] Bruised girlfriend of Pojoaque Police Officer Kevin Valdez runs to Sante Fe police

...The woman said she was afraid that Valdez was going to hurt her more when they got back to his place in Pojoaque. She said he had hurt her in the past and then showed the arresting officer her bruises...

PUEBLO POLICE OFFICER ARRESTED, SF POLICE SAY
KOAT
December 21, 2010
A Pojoaque police officer was arrested over the weekend, Santa Fe police confirmed Monday afternoon. Officers arrested Kevin Valdez after reports of domestic violence. Police said Valdez's girlfriends had bruises on her arms from previous incidents and feared for her life. The Pojoaque Pueblo Police Chief and Governor declined to comment on the story Monday. [LINK]

PUEBLO OFFICER ACCUSED OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Albuquerque Journal
By Vic Vela
December 21, 2010
[Excerpts] A Pojoaque Pueblo police officer was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Santa Fe early Sunday. Kevin Valdez, 26, was taken to jail after his girlfriend showed the arresting officer bruises on her arms and said she was afraid of him, according to Santa Fe police Sgt. Louis Carlo... As the Santa Fe cop began walking toward the vehicle, the woman "literally ran toward him, crying." "She said, 'Thank you, thank you for helping me!' " Carlos said. The woman said she was afraid that Valdez was going to hurt her more when they got back to his place in Pojoaque. She said he had hurt her in the past and then showed the arresting officer her bruises, Carlos said. Valdez was booked into the Santa Fe County jail on a single count of assault on a household member... [Full article here]
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  3. I like the fact that you deleted the comments that actually spoke the truth of what occurred. What a one-sided peice of crap site this is!

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  4. This man was found innocent and has endured enough stress that this incident has caused. There should be a policy put in place stating that once an officer has been cleared of his charge(s), that the story be deleted. This officer has proven himself to be an outstanding public servant. I will bet that if a story is ever published that commends this man for his selflessness, you guys will still continue to crap on his legacy.

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