Juan Jose Pesina Jr., a 32-year-old Menifee police officer, has been charged with eight felonies, including sexual assault and domestic violence. The Riverside County District Attorney's Office intends to present evidence of previous sexual assaults. Pesina, who faces a possible life sentence, had his arraignment postponed to September 2. He is detained without bail and on administrative leave. The alleged crimes involve two victims, starting in February 2023, with accusations of sodomy, rape, and assault after returning victims to their homes.
Juan Jose Pesina Jr., 32, faces life in prison without the possibility of parole if convicted of eight felony charges including sexual assault and domestic violence.
Two victims are listed in the complaint filed by the District Attorney's Office, with crimes being alleged since February 2023 shortly after Pesina joined the Menifee Police Department.
The charges focus on incidents involving violent conduct against victims after they were returned to their homes, indicating a serious breach of trust and authority.
Pesina is being held in a separate inmate population and is currently on administrative leave from the Menifee Police Department following his arrest.
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