Cop accused of domestic violence in Fresno, police say. Victim had visible injuries
A Fresno police officer was arrested following an alleged domestic violence incident and child endangerment, police said Tuesday.
A woman called 911 Monday asking for a welfare check on a man she had previously dated and who is the father of her child, police said.
Investigators determined the 30-year-old man, who police have not named, had committed domestic violence. He has been a Fresno Police Department officer since 2018, police said in a news release.
Fresno County Jail records and Fresno Police Department records show officer Devin Franco was arrested Monday.
He used a bond on his $40,000 bail to get out of jail after less than four hours, according to Fresno County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Tony Botti. Franco has a hearing set for 8 a.m. Feb. 21.
Police said they investigated into late Monday afternoon and booked the officer into Fresno County Jail.
Police said he was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence with visible injury, felony false imprisonment, misdemeanor child endangerment and misdemeanor harassing phone calls.
The officer was placed on paid administrative leave and his police property and firearm were taken, the news release said.
Chief Paco Balderrama released a statement on Tuesday.
“The Fresno Police Department is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our community who we are proud to serve,” the statement said. “Our transparency and professionalism are both integral parts of this commitment. When our personnel are accused of criminal acts or wrong doings, we will always conduct a thorough and accurate investigation to ensure accountability.”
This story was originally published February 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM.
