FRESNO - Last month, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office arrested 30-year-old Jaime Mendoza. He has been booked into the Fresno County Jail on charges related to a domestic violence incident.  His bail is set at $60,000. Mendoza is a current Fresno County Sheriff’s deputy assigned to patrol.  He began his career at our office in 2016.  He is currently on paid administrative leave, pending the outcome of the investigation.

On Monday, a deputy took a report regarding a crime that occurred on August 18, 2025.  The victim detailed how she was assaulted and identified Mendoza as the suspect.  This remains an ongoing investigation. Sheriff John Zanoni is releasing the following statement.

“It is disappointing to see one of our own accused of the same type of violent crime that he took an oath to combat.  I want to ensure the public that we hold our employees accountable just as we do community members who we contact and arrest for misconduct.”

Due to this being a personnel matter, no further information is being released at this time.