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Guadalajara Police Fire Administrative Employee After Viral DUI Confrontation at Sobriety Checkpoint

A viral video showing a drunken driver who claimed police ties prompted an internal probe that ended in dismissal.

Overview

  • The recording shows the man insulting officers, issuing threats, and resisting being handcuffed during the stop.
  • The stop occurred at an Operativo Salvando Vidas checkpoint at Avenida Américas and José María Vigil, where he was detained for alleged drunk driving and running red lights.
  • The Comisaría de Seguridad Ciudadana announced an administrative proceeding and said the administrative employee would be dismissed for conduct contrary to institutional values.
  • Excélsior identified the man as Luis Argenis Fausto from the agency’s legal area, a detail not included in the Comisaría’s public statement.
  • Mayor Verónica Delgadillo publicly condemned the behavior and said her administration will not tolerate impunity or abuse of power.