New Mexico sheriff names new deputy, grants birthday wish
CARLSBAD, N.M. (AP) — A sheriff's office in southeastern New Mexico has sworn in a new deputy, fulfilling the birthday wish of 18-year-old Roman Leos.
The Carlsbad Current-Argus reports Eddy County Sheriff Mark Cage made Leos an honorary deputy during a birthday ceremony Monday.
Leos, who has Down syndrome, was dressed in full uniform and received a badge from his father, Pecos Valley Drug Task Force Commander Lennon Leos.
The new deputy also got to make his first arrest following a traffic stop in the parking lot of the sheriff's office.
Roman Leos pulled over and then handcuffed deputy Alexander Duchene.
Roman Leos was also named an honorary SWAT officer.
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Information from: Carlsbad Current-Argus, http://www.currentargus.com/