Pubdate: Sat, 13 Jan 2007 Source: Albuquerque Tribune (NM) Copyright: 2007 The Albuquerque Tribune Contact: http://www.abqtrib.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/11 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) OFFICER INNOCENT Cop Wasn't Drunk, Attorney Says The attorney for a State Police agent arrested on a charge of drunken driving says the officer wasn't driving drunk and that his arrest by Albuquerque police compromised a major drug investigation. Attorney Sam Bregman said that when officer John Lytle was arrested Wednesday, he was working on an undercover operation that included buying methamphetamine. "Part of his cover included drinking beers with the bad guys," Bregman said. "Not only was John not driving drunk, but some very large drug dealers may now not be prosecuted because of APD's action," the attorney said. Said Albuquerque police spokesman John Walsh, "There is never a time or excuse for operating or being in control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Never." - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin