Fresno (California) Police Chief Paco Balderrama has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation surrounding an inappropriate relationship.
Fresno Chief on Leave Pending Investigation into Inappropriate Relationship
The investigation into Chief Paco Balderrama took a turn Wednesday when he spoke before cameras for the first time after admitting to an inappropriate relationship in a written statement Monday.
by Staff
June 13, 2024
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the conclusion of an investigation.
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Fresno PD
The news was announced to members of the Fresno Police Department Wednesday afternoon by City Manager Georgeanne White.
This is the most difficult time in my life and in my family's life," said Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama. "Please don't ask any salacious questions about my family. My family is not doing well, and I'm not doing well,” Fox 26 reports.
The investigation into Balderrama took a turn Wednesday when he spoke before cameras for the first time after admitting to an inappropriate relationship in a written statement Monday, telling his police department, "My actions did not meet the standards of who I am as a man of faith, husband, or father. I own my mistakes they're mine and mine alone to bear, and I will pay for those mistakes for the rest of my life."
Deputy Chief Mindy Casto is now leading operations at the Fresno Police Department.
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