Casto was appointed to the temporary position following the sudden exit of Chief Paco Balderrama, who was embroiled in scandal after an alleged affair he had with a subordinate officer’s wife became ...

She started her career as an explorer, working up the ranks to deputy chief until she became the interim chief of police following the resignation of former chief Paco Balderrama. Chief Casto ...

Casto was appointed to the temporary position following the sudden exit of Chief Paco Balderrama, who was embroiled in scandal after an alleged affair he had with a subordinate officer’s wife ...

Former Police Chief Paco Balderrama discussed the Axon partnership during the June 2024 city budget hearings. “We’re very proud of that because we have been cutting-edge as far as technology ...

Reality Check is a Fresno Bee series holding those in power to account and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. For almost a year, the Fresno Police Department ...

Casto was officially announced as the new chief on Feb. 13, officially taking on a position vacated after Paco Balderrama’s resignation in June 2024. City Manager Georgeanne White says around 40 ...

Fresno police officer Jordan Wamhoff says the city is retaliating against him. Wamhoff accused then-Police Chief Paco Balderrama in February 2024 of having an affair with his wife. Balderrama ...

The officer, Jordan Wamhoff, who also serves as an elected Madera County supervisor, reported to Fresno city leaders last year that former Police Chief Paco Balderrama had had an extramarital affair ...

Casto, a Fresno native who joined the police department in 1997, aims to prioritize life preservation, improved service, and professionalism. Casto replaces Paco Balderrama, who resigned following ...

Chief Casto has now officially replaced former Chief Paco Balderrama following his resignation in June. The mayor says he is 100% confident she can do the job, and said he believes she’ll ...