A Bernalillo County deputy has been fired after an internal investigation by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Jeffry Bartram was initially placed on paid administrative leave on March 7th, following early findings in the investigation. He had been with the BCSO since February 2010 and was part of the BCSO DWI Unit from July 2014 to August 2020.
Investigation Details
The BCSO has confirmed that Bartram has now been fired, but the specifics of the investigation and the reasons behind his termination have not been disclosed. The FBI is involved in the investigation, but they have not confirmed whether Bartram is being investigated. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has also been contacted, but they have not provided any information.
Sheriff John Allen’s office stated that they expect deputies to follow the policies and standards of the agency and will take disciplinary action when necessary. The decision to fire Bartram was made after an internal process supported serious discipline or termination.
Original reporting: KOAT Albuquerque — read the source article.
