A New Mexico State Police officer who missed a hearing related to a DWI arrest he made has been fired by the department.
State Police confirmed Marvin Goke was dismissed late last week for violations of rules and regulations.
Goke's termination Thursday came after he was placed on administrative leave last month.
According to court documents, Goke arrested 34-year-old Angela Torres for aggravated DWI in May 2014. However, charges against Torres were dropped after Goke failed to show up at a motion hearing last October.
Authorities say photos on Facebook indicate they may have started a relationship.
Sam Bregman, an attorney for Goke, says his client is disappointed by the firing and plans to appeal through the personnel department.
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