Fresno police officer arrested for alleged domestic violence, police say
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 30-year-old Fresno police officer was arrested on Monday for alleged felony domestic violence, according to the Fresno Police Department.
Police say on Monday, officers received a 9-1-1 call from a woman requesting a welfare check on a male she had previously dated and with whom she had a child with.
Officers say they determined possible domestic violence crimes were committed by Fresno Police Officer Devin Franco, who has been an officer with the department since 2018.
Officials say domestic violence unit detectives continued with the investigation throughout the day and late yesterday afternoon.
Franco was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for the following charges:
Penal Code 273.5(a), Felony – Domestic Violence with Visible Injuries
Penal Code 236, Felony – False Imprisonment
Penal Code 273a(b), Misdemeanor – Child Endangerment
Penal Code 653m(a), Misdemeanor – Annoying and Harassing Phone Calls
Police say Franco has been put on administrative leave with pay, and all police property and firearms have been secured for safekeeping.
“The Fresno Police Department is committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our community who we are proud to serve. 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.”
Chief Paco Balderrama
