DA files sexual assault charges against former Stockton Police Sgt. Nicholas Bloed
STOCKTON — A former Stockton police sergeant is facing dozens of sexual assault charges.
According to San Joaquin County jail records, Nicholas Bloed was arrested on Wednesday.
The arrest comes months after three women accused him of unwanted sexual advances and sexual assault. Those women are now suing the city and Bloed.
Some of the charges against Bloed include rape, sodomy by force, oral copulation by use of force and assault.
On Thursday, the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office announced they had filed charges against Bloed. The DA's office noted that the charges include allegations that Bloed committed multiple crimes while he was on duty.
"The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office filed charges upon receipt of finalized investigative reports from the Stockton Police Department, but have been working collaboratively with Stockton Police Department to detail the alleged criminal activity," the DA's office said in a release.
The Stockton Police Officer's Association released a statement saying they were "extremely disappointed" to learn of Bloed's arrest.
"The charges and allegations against him, if proven true, are abhorrent and reprehensible. These accusations in no way reflect the high standards and values of this Association and the profession of law enforcement," a portion of the statement said.
Bloed is set to appear in Stockton court on November 14. Bail is set at $4,160,000.