FRESNO COUNTY, Calif,. (KFSN) -- Life behind bars-that's the punishment for former Sanger Police officer J.D. Torrence who was convicted of sexually assaulting four women while he was on duty.

"His actions represent one of the most serious betrayals of public trust possible," Sanger Police Chief John Reynolds stated.

Chief Reynolds says Torrence joined the force in 2016.

Court documents show his abuse of power started in 2017 and went on for years.

"By abusing his badge to commit repeated sexual assault under the color of authority, he not only victimized vulnerable women, but also inflicted lasting harm on the reputation and the integrity of the Sanger Police Department," Chief Reynolds said.

The Fresno County Sheriff's Office says the first allegation against Torrence came in June

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