New Mexico Sheriff sent to federal prison; NM Crime Files

This week, KRQE Anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate give you a deep dive into a Rio Arriba Sheriff who thought he was above the law. It started with an FBI raid on then Sheriff Rodella's office regarding allegations of dismissing charges if the accused donated to the Rio Arriba Sheriff's Office Scholarship Fund. Then, a year later, things took an even darker turn when Rodella was again raided by the FBI and then arrested, this time for an off-duty road rage incident where he was accused of pistol-whipping a man and beating him with his badge. The trial revealed years of wanton disregard for the law and repeated abuses of power, all while Rodella insisted he would finish out his term as county sheriff, until he finally had to face justice. About New Mexico Files: This is New Mexico Crime Files - Taking it from the streets, then to the courtroom, to finally answering “where are they now?”. Each week KRQE anchors Dean Staley and Jessica Garate bring you the notorious, the unforgettable, and the unbelievable crime stories from the Land of Enchantment.