A police officer in Riverside County was arrested on allegations that he sexually assaulted victims while on and off duty.

The officer was identified as Juan Pesina, 31, of Menifee, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Pesina is an officer with the Menifee Police Department.

On July 22, Menifee police received a complaint involving sexual assault allegations against an officer. An internal investigation later identified Pesina as the suspect. The department requested an independent investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to ensure impartiality.

Pesina was initially accused of sexually assaulting a victim during an on-duty investigation. Detectives later found additional victims in incidents that occurred in Riverside County between 2023 and 2024. He all

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