It is essential that all law enforcement officers uphold the laws they have sworn to enforce and conduct themselves in a way that earns public trust and respect. Unfortunately, in this case it is alleged, a defenseless animal was killed by a Deputy in an act of cruelty. Deputy Alejandro Gomez will now face charges of extreme animal cruelty, as a defendant in the court of law.
I will not compromise my integrity—or that of this office—when there is a conflict of interest because we work with all law enforcement. As a result of this conflict, this case was transferred out of district and was accepted for prosecution by the New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys to ensure impartiality. In early February Special Counsel Marco Serna accepted the case for review and will be the lead prosecutor, Serna has many years of prosecutorial experience. Serna will decide who in this matter will be prosecuted and on what charges.
