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In this image from video, police officer Ryan Holets speaks from Albuquerque, N.M., during the second night of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (Courtesy of the Committee on Arrangements for the 2020 Republican National Committee via AP)

Ryan Holet, New Mexico cop, praises Trump opioid fight

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2018, file photo, Albuquerque Police Officer Ryan Holets and his wife Rebecca acknowledge their introduction by President Donald Trump as they stand with first lady Melania Trump during the State of the Union address on Capitol Hill in Washington. Holets, who convinced a pregnant woman he found using heroin to later let him adopt her baby says the infant's biological parents are finishing rehab. Holets recently posted on his Facebook page that Crystal Champ and Tom Key are approaching 90 days of sobriety and are preparing for their next challenge. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite,File)

Officer who adopted addicted baby says parents recovering

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 11, 2017 file photo Albuquerque officer Ryan Holets holds his newly adopted daughter, Hope, after being recognized by the city of Albuquerque. Holets, who persuaded a pregnant woman he found using heroin to let him adopt her unborn child is meeting President Donald Trump. The Albuquerque officer is traveling to Washington, D.C. to meet the president and First Lady at the White House. But it's not known if he will attend Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018.. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras,File)

Albuquerque officer who adopted addicted baby to meet Trump

Associated Press

Albuquerque officer Ryan Holets holds his newly adopted daughter, Hope, after being recognized by the city of Albuquerque on Monday, Dec. 11, 2017. In September, Holets convinced a pregnant woman he found using heroin to let him adopt her unborn child. That baby, Hope, is now recovering for being born with an addiction. Holets and his wife have four other children. (AP Photo/Russell Contreras) ** FILE **

Officer honored for adopting baby from opioid addicted mom

By RUSSELL CONTRERAS - Associated Press