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<\/a><\/p>\nAfter patrol officers responded, the Fresno Police Department\u2019s Sexual Assault Unit took over the investigation.<\/p>\n
The Fresno County Sheriff\u2019s Office assisted investigators after learning of the allegation, providing information needed to identify Apodaca and support the investigation, police said.<\/p>\n
Detectives later contacted Apodaca and took him into custody. Investigators also served a search warrant at his residence and collected DNA evidence from his person, authorities said.<\/p>\n
Fresno County Deputy Sheriff for 3 Years<\/p>\n
Apodaca, who has worked for the sheriff\u2019s office for three years, was immediately placed on administrative leave. He has since bonded out of jail. His next bond hearing is scheduled for May 28.<\/p>\n
\u201cNothing is more important than maintaining the integrity of our respective agencies, and when serious misconduct is alleged, we will always do what is necessary to ensure quick and decisive action is taken to preserve public trust,\u201d Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto said in a statement.<\/p>\n
Fresno County Sheriff John Zanoni called the allegations \u201cdisappointing\u201d and said deputies are held to the same standards as the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is disappointing to see one of our own accused of the same types of violent crimes that I took an oath to combat,\u201d Zanoni said. \u201cI want to ensure the public that we hold our employees accountable just as we do community members who we contact and arrest for misconduct.\u201d<\/p>\n
Got a Tip?<\/p>\n
Authorities asked anyone with information related to the case or similar allegations to contact the Fresno Police Department at (559) 621-7000.<\/p>\n
Officials said no additional information would be released while the criminal and administrative investigations remain ongoing, police said.<\/p>\n
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