New Mexico State Police Sgt. Toby Lafave has seen first-hand why drunk driving can go wrong.In his 18 years in law enforcement, he spent chasing seven drunk drivers. It holds the record for the most arrests made by police, exceeding 3,000.Sgt. LaFave feels guilty for not catching a DUI suspect because his unit drives DUI in the streets every day. “One of the worst things an officer has to do in his career is to go to someone’s family at two or three in the morning. Family members usually know it’s not good news. Bernalillo County residents can get home safely with the Take a Ride On Us program: Use code NYE22 to get $10 off two rides until midnight Monday.
New Mexico State Police Sgt. Toby Lafave has seen many times why drinking and driving don’t mix well.
In his 18 years in law enforcement, he spent chasing seven drunk drivers. Sergeant Lafave holds a record of his DUI arrests in excess of 3,000 within NMSP.
Sergeant LaFave feels guilty when he fails to catch DUI suspects as his unit tracks them down the street every day.
“They are endangering themselves and innocent people on the road,” Lafave said. Sometimes it’s going to someone’s family, who usually know it’s not good news.”
He has one message for anyone thinking of getting behind the wheel after drinking.
“Don’t do it. Don’t make us your Uber,” Lafave said.
Bernalillo County residents can get home safely with the Take a Ride On Us program.
Use code NYE22 and get $10 off 2 rides until midnight Monday.