APD officer placed on leave after DWI arrest

APD officer placed on leave after DWI arrest

The Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office arrested Truitt Bushnell just before midnight during a traffic stop.

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – An Albuquerque police officer is on leave Friday, accused of drinking and driving. 

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office arrested Truitt Bushnell just before midnight during a traffic stop.

Deputies say Bushnell was pulled over for speeding on Coors.

APD Chief Harold Medina says they are investigating.