A former Fresno police officer has been arrested for embezzling over $60,000 in evidence money.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that Rey Ariel Medeles has been arrested and charged with two counts of grand theft and two counts of preparing false documentary evidence.

Driving the news: Medeles was a former detective with the Major Narcotics Team with the Fresno Police Department. • The department discovered last year that Medeles had checked out over $60,000 in cash from the evidence room without proper authorization. • The department suspected criminal activity and requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigation assist with the investigation.

Go deeper: Medeles allegedly stole money that stemmed from search warrants executed at local residences in 2023 and in 2024

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