Video shows New Mexico man's 18th DWI

Bloomfield Police say they arrested Joe C. Martinez, 59, for drinking and driving Wednesday afternoon, and it was his 18th DWI arrest.
Officials say they believe all 18 arrests happened in San Juan County.
Police say they pulled Martinez over on Saiz Lane for speeding around 2:30 p.m. The police report says his eyes were blood shot and he blew twice the legal limit.
"I think there are numerous reasons we can contribute to him being out on the road," Bloomfield police chief Mike Kovacs said. "I think it's unfortunate that someone with this many DWI's is more of a career alcoholic and it's going to be hard to change that behavior."
Chief Kovacs says it's unfortunate that there may have been a lapse or issue somewhere between incarceration and treatment in Martinez's history.
Police say Martinez was booked and charged for third degree felony DWI, driving with a suspended or revoked license, speeding, and driving with an open container.
Officials say Martinez was last arrested for a DWI in 2007. His first time was nearly 40 years ago. Police tell Eyewitness News 4 that Martinez has been convicted of DWI at least seven times.

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[drewkuch]

18th? You'd think he'd learn the 1st time. Put this alcoholic in a cell by himself...forever. 

[4seedless2saint0]

Wait! That is the road we race on! Haha!

[4seedless2saint0]

Thanks for giving Bloomfield a bad name asshole! JK Everyone I know has driven drunk in that town atleast once! Haha!

[RacistRazaRaper]

Why the hell do they put me in jail when I do this shit? That's why I quit doing it. Is it because I'm white? The lawyer told me it was a federal mandate. What's up with New Mexican law? 18 times? I wonder what happened to the back of his truck? It doesn't sound like he is here illegally, either, is he? They catch and release on them - they know they'll never get the money.

[SuperMartinez1114]

PsychicSidekickRadio,

Is he a citzen? Really is this because of his last name? Are you from Arizona?

This man fought for this country. Have you ever thought to ask if he is ok? Fighting for his country could be the reason for him drinking. How many times have you had a beer and drove home from the bar or the restaurant?

You should really just think before you speak..

[hislilpanda89]

Should have hid the keys.

[truckerman88]

Dont see why he had to drink and drive we all told him to stay at home when he was drinking

[PsychicSidekickRadio]

Is he a citizen?