In America, it is exceptionally rare for cops to remove another officer's police uniform for committing a crime, yet that is exactly what can be seen in the bodycam video from Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Police Officer's Uniform Cut Off During Arrest For Domestic Violence
By
Haider Ali in
Crime
On 26th July 2022
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Officer Jeffrey Wharton of the Albuquerque Police Department was arrested before the start of his shift in New Mexico's Rio Rancho.
Due to a warrant for his arrest issued by the Rio Rancho PD, he was brought into custody by detectives from that agency.
Albuquerque New Mexico Police
The criminal complaint claims that Wharton severely beat his wife, leaving her with many gashes on her head and face
Albuquerque New Mexico Police
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Her injuries were so severe, according to the police, that she had to be brought to the hospital, where a brain bleed was found.
Albuquerque New Mexico Police
The couple's "RING" doorbell system captured some of the domestic incidents
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After this arrest, Wharton left the APD. According to APD, Wharton joined the organization in November 2010. He was the department's top officer.