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SHARE THIS ARTICLE: The Fresno Police Department is investigating whether one of its officers is affiliated with a hate group connected to the storming of the U.S. Capitol in January. The investigation follows allegations that the officer participated, while off-duty, in a counter-protest against groups opposing the sale of the Tower Theatre on Sunday. At times, the competing demonstrations led to heated words between various groups. While there was plenty of shouting and at least one instance of a foot being run over by a scooter, there was no other physical altercations. Police on hand were able to maintain order. ....
FRESNO, Calif. A Fresno police officer who is under investigation after being captured in photos and video at a protest with members of the far-right Proud Boys group has been put on leave, officials said. Fresno Police Chief Paco Balderrama launched an internal affairs investigation after police became aware of the photos and footage, the department said in a statement Sunday. The statement did not identify the officer by name. The California Peace Officer Bill of Rights prohibits police from naming the officer. The Fresno Bee reported Officer Rick Fitzgerald was spotted Sunday in a livestream by Eddie Block, a Madera man who is a former Proud Boy and whose home was raided by the FBI after he was seen at the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection. Others also posted photos of Fitzgerald joining the Proud Boys to counter-protest the sale of the iconic Tower Theatre to a church. ....
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