Farmington Police Chief expresses frustration on social media

Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe took to social media Tuesday in an effort to express his frustration with New Mexico’s legal system and the law allowing for a suspect charged with homicide to be released from the custody of the detention center.

Hebbe was angered by the release of Christopher Gutierrez, 20, of Farmington, after the man reportedly drove drunk and allegedly killed Desiree Holden in an Oct. 3 pickup truck crash.

Gutierrez was arrested Oct. 3 and charged with homicide by vehicle, aggravated DWI, reckless driving, concealing identity and resisting, evading or obstructing an officer…

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