Fresno Police Sergeant Arrested on Felony Sex Charges Involving a Minor

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 9 months ago on

September 18, 2024

Paige McQuay, 56, was taken into custody and booked into Fresno County Jail on charges of attempting to commit a lewd act upon a child and communicating with a minor with the intent to commit an unlawful offense, authorities said. (Fresno County SO)

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A Fresno Police Department sergeant was arrested Wednesday following the issuance of a felony warrant in connection with charges involving a minor, according to a department news release.

Paige McQuay, 56, was taken into custody and booked into Fresno County Jail on charges of attempting to commit a lewd act upon a child and communicating with a minor with the intent to commit an unlawful offense, authorities said.

The arrest followed a notification from the Roseville Police Department, which initiated the investigation.

McQuay, a member of the Fresno Police Department since December 1993, has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation, according to a Fresno police statement.

McQuay is not eligible for bail.

No additional information has been released.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.