Feb 13, 2025 · Mindy Casto made history in becoming Fresno’s first woman police chief. Casto served as interim chief since June 2024 following the investigation and resignation former chief Paco Balderrama .

Feb 13, 2025 · A Central Valley native, Casto joined the Fresno Police Department in 1997 as an officer. She received several promotions during her career, earning the rank of deputy chief in 2022. She is married to Sgt. Steve Casto. Their son, Brenden Casto, is also an officer. Mindy Casto is introduced as Fresno police chief, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025.

Feb 13, 2025 · After a four-month search for the next leader of Fresno’s police department, city officials on Thursday named interim Chief Mindy Casto to the top post. Casto is Fresno’s 24th police chief, and also the first woman in the role.

Feb 13, 2025 · FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Mindy Casto made history Thursday as she became the City of Fresno's 24th police chief and the first woman to lead the department. "The trust that's being placed in me ...

Feb 14, 2025 · New Fresno Police Chief Mindy Casto, who had served as interim chief since June, has been with the department for 30 years, but she said becoming the city's top cop was not part of her career plan ...

Feb 13, 2025 · The backstory: Casto took over the Fresno Police Department last June when former chief Paco Balderrama resigned after having an affair with an officer’s wife. She became a Fresno police officer in 1997 and earned three promotions under Dyer when he was the police chief: sergeant in 2003, lieutenant in 2015 and captain in 2018.

Feb 13, 2025 · The city of Fresno named its new top law enforcement leader on Thursday in interim Chief Mindy Casto, making her the 24th police chief and the city’s first woman to hold the top cop job.

Feb 13, 2025 · FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Interim Police Chief Mindy Casto has been named the new chief of the Fresno Police Department. The announcement was made during a press conference Thursday morning with mayor Jerry Dyer and city manager Georgeanne White. Casto had been in an interim role since June 13, after serving as a deputy chief.

Feb 14, 2025 · Mindy Casto was named the police chief for the Fresno Police Department, marking the 24th department chief, and first woman to hold the permanent position in the department’s history. “On June 13, 2024, Mindy Casto was named acting police chief as we completed an investigation into our former chief,” Fresno Mayor Jerry Dyer said during a ...

Jul 2, 2024 · FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Fresno's new interim police chief is taking over during a time of turmoil, but she has a wealth of experience to guide her. Deputy Chief Mindy Casto was appointed to lead...