Sonora, CA — On June 22, 2026, the Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office arrested Modesto Police Department officer Solomon Foketi on charges related to an off-duty domestic violence incident that occurred earlier this year. The arrest came after the Modesto PD informed the sheriff’s office of the case over the weekend.
Foketi was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, false imprisonment, and misdemeanor domestic violence. He has been booked into Tuolumne County Jail pending further investigation by local authorities. Foketi is a four-year veteran of the Modesto Police Department but no additional details about his background or personal life have been released at this time.
The Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office stated that it was conducting its own independent investigation and would not provide any more information beyond confirming the charges against Officer Foketi. The case remains under active investigation, with authorities emphasizing their commitment to a thorough examination of all evidence before making further public statements or taking additional legal action.
This incident highlights ongoing concerns about domestic violence among law enforcement personnel in California, prompting renewed discussions on support and accountability measures for officers facing such allegations within the state’s justice system.