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RIPON, Calif. — A Manteca police officer was arrested on Monday after he was charged with multiple sexual offenses, officials said. The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office said Officer Ryan Castro was charged with oral copulation of an intoxicated person, digital penetration of an intoxicated person and assault with intent to commit a sexual offense.
The Manteca Police Department said the alleged offenses occurred in Ripon while Castro was off-duty. The department said it first learned of the investigation on May 1, 2024, and Castro was placed on paid administrative leave. Manteca police said Castro has been employed as an officer for its department since June 2018.
Prior to that, he worked for the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office. Manteca police said now that criminal charges have been filed, it is proceeding with an "internal administrative process." The district attorney's office said it is committed to ensuring that justice is served "through a fair and thorough judicial process.
" "The arrest of Officer Ryan Castro reinforces a fundamental principle: no one is above the law," the San Joaquin County District Attorney's office said in a statement. "Officer Castro, like any individual, will be held accountable for his actions as the legal proceedings move forward. We will continue to work diligently to uphold the integrity of our justice system and ensure that the facts of this case are fully examined in court.
" Manteca police said it would not comment further on the investigation. See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel.
