Fresno Police officer arrested on domestic violence charges, deputies say

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A Fresno Police officer could soon be facing charges of domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon.

30-year-old Efren Lopez was arrested after Fresno County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home on Tuesday.

Lopez was off-duty at the time and booked in jail with bail set at $100,000. He bonded out that same day.

The sheriff's office is handling the investigation.

The Fresno Police Department says Lopez has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal affairs investigation.

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, or you know someone who is, there is help available 24/7. In Fresno County, call the Marjaree Mason Center at (559) 233-4357. In all other locations, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at (800) 799-7233.

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