Fresno police officer arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor sexual battery. He’s on leave
A seven-year veteran Fresno police officer has been accused of sexual battery on two adults.
In a news release Friday, the department said the alleged crime occurred when Officer Obioma Agbowo was off duty in March 2025.
Following an investigation and a review of the case by the Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, a misdemeanor warrant was issued for Agbowo’s arrest, police said.
Agbowo was arrested Wednesday and cited.
He was placed on administrative leave pending completion of the Internal Affairs investigation, police said.
No other details were given on the citation.
Said Police Chief Mindy Casto in the news release:
“Immediately upon being advised of this complaint, the Fresno Police Department launched both a criminal and administrative investigation to address the allegations. We hold our personnel to the highest standards of conduct both on and off duty. When misconduct is alleged, we take action to thoroughly investigate and identify any violations of policy and law,”
Agnowo was cited on suspicion of two counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.
