Former Upland Police Officer Arrested by Pomona Police

Former Upland Police Officer Arrested by Pomona Police

by Contributing Editor

A former probationary Upland police officer has been arrested by Pomona police officers for an alleged sexual battery, authorities said Tuesday.

Joshua Duarte, 31, was arrested on Saturday, shortly after he was “released from employment” by the Upland Police Department, where he had worked since Aug. 19, said Upland police Capt. Marcelo Blanco.

Duarte was released from custody on Sunday after posting an undisclosed bond, according to the sheriff’s department.

“Shortly after his release (from employment), the Pomona Police Department arrested Duarte for allegations of sexual battery that occurred while he was off duty,” Blanco said in a statement.

Upland police Chief Darren Goodman issued a statement saying he was “disturbed by the allegations.”

“The alleged conduct is inconsistent with the expectations of an Upland police officer and does not reflect on the majority of our officers who work hard every day to maintain the trust and support of our community,” he said.

In a statement obtained by ABC7, Pomona police said “investigators believe this to be an isolated incident with no additional victims.”

The circumstances of the alleged crime, including where and when it occurred, were not released.

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