No Officers Available After Drunk Drift | Santa Fe News

A 19-year-old girl in Albuquerque crashed her car into a light pole while attempting a reckless drift—admitting she was showing off for someone—yet no criminal charges were filed because not a single officer was available to respond. Police aides, who can’t arrest or test for sobriety, found an open container and bloodshot eyes, but were forced to let her and her passenger go since no officer showed up. The crash report detailed the damage and her impaired state, but the real shocker? The department blamed the lack of response on officers being tied up after a major shooting the day before. This isn’t just a staffing issue—it’s a chilling glimpse of how one incident can paralyze public safety across an entire city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a4419a80da8bde30