Fresno police chief Paco Balderrama issued a statement through the city, saying that serving as chief 'has truly been the privilege of a lifetime.'
Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama, who had been under investigation since February following allegations he had an affair with an officer’s wife, resigned Tuesday morning. City officials announced that the investigation had been completed and that Balderrama had submitted his resignation, effective July 25, which they have accepted. The city will begin a national search to find his replacement.
“The people of Fresno are beautiful, diverse, and very supportive of their police department. Even through my most difficult trials you have been kind, forgiving, and uplifting. Thank you for being there for me.” The news had ignited what city officials called a “media circus” and speculation about the alleged affair.
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