FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A Fresno police officer has been arrested and accused of domestic violence and other charges.
The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office has identified him as 30-year-old Devin Franco, of Fresno.
In a news release, the Fresno Police Department says the officer has been with Fresno Police since 2018.
The department said it received a 9-1-1 call on Monday from a female victim requesting a welfare check.
When officers arrived, they determined their fellow officer had committed possible domestic violence crimes.
They passed the case to Domestic Violence Unit detectives, who investigated throughout the day.
Late Monday afternoon, Franco was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on felony charges of domestic violence and false imprisonment, along with misdemeanor charges of child endangerment and making harassing phone calls.
Franco spent three hours in the Fresno County Jail on Monday and was released after posting bond. His bail was set at $40,000.
Franco has been suspended and asked to surrender his firearms and all other police property. However, he will continue to be paid during his leave.
Franco is scheduled for court on February 21 at 8:00 am.
If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.
