- Roshern McKinney, 33, was arrested Wednesday in Albuquerque
- Allegedly left lapel camera on as he took marijuana from the office
- He then allegedly gave the pot to his girlfriend
- He is also accused of embezzling $800 cash
A New Mexico police sergeant accused of unwittingly recording himself on a lapel camera taking marijuana from his office and giving it to his girlfriend has been released from jail.
KOB-TV in Albuquerque reported Saturday that Grants police Sgt. Roshern McKinney is out of jail.
It wasn't immediately known Sunday under what conditions he was released.
Caught by his own camera: Roshern McKinney, 33, was arrested Wednesday after allegedly leaving his lapel camera on while taking marijuana from his office and giving it to his girlfriend
State police say McKinney was arrested Wednesday.
An investigation was requested in July after the video recording was found.
He faces charges of distribution of marijuana, conspiracy and felony embezzlement.
According to state police, McKinney also allegedly embezzled $785 and an 8-ounce brick of marijuana not submitted to the department's evidence vault.
It wasn't immediately known if he had an attorney.