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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) - A New Mexico State Police Officer under investigation is no longer with the department. State police tells News 13, Marvin Goke was terminated August 20, citing violations of their rules and regulations.

News 13 first reported on Goke last month when he was placed on administrative leave.

"What I'm going to have you do is turn around and put your hands behind your back," said Goke, when he arrested Torres in May of 2014.

He had no problem placing 34-year-old Angela Torres under arrest for Aggravated DWI last May, but it was a different story when it came time for court.

According to documents, charges against Torres were dropped because Goke failed to appear for a motion hearing in October.

"My officers arrest a lot of DWI offenders and, at times, court will be missed because of scheduling conflicts, training conflicts, vacations. We try to minimize that, but we try to follow up on every time an officer misses court for DWI," said Chief Pete Kassetas in a July interview.

Yet, there's more.

News 13 found photos on Facebook, along with comments indicating the two were in a relationship. State police confirm the two in the photo are Goke and Torres.

After an internal complaint, Goke was placed on administrative leave.

Even though New Mexico State Police wouldn't tell News 13 why Goke never showed for court, citing personnel issues, Chief Pete Kassetas did tell News 13 this in an earlier interview:

"If an officer misses a DWI trial, it had better be for reasons that are sanctioned by the department and that are excusable. If there are other reasons surrounding that and we determine such, then there are consequences for that."

News 13 reached out to Goke's attorney, Sam Bregman, after learning of his termination. Bregman says he and his client are disappointed with state police's decision, but says they plan to appeal through the personnel department.

Yet, if state police submits an LEA 90, or officer misconduct report, to the law enfocement academy, Goke's certification may be in jeopardy. New Mexico State Police says there is also the potential for criminal charges against Goke.