"A San Diego police sergeant accused of soliciting a minor for sex was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Monday afternoon inside his Carmel Valley home after failing to appear in court earlier in the day, police Chief David Nisleit said.
Sgt. Joseph Ruvido, 49, was slated to be arraigned on two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly set up a meeting with a minor — or someone believed to be a minor — for sexual purposes and then showed up at the arranged place and time. He was also suspected of attempting to commit lewd acts with a child between the ages of 14 and 15.
When Ruvido did not show up for his initial court appearance Monday afternoon, a $150,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest, and police officers were sent to his Carmel Valley residence, where they forced entry after he failed to answer the door, authorities said."
San Diego police sergeant accused of soliciting minor for sex found dead from apparent suicide
Sgt. Joseph Ruvido, 49, was slated to be arraigned on two felonies and a misdemeanor after he allegedly set up a meeting with a minor — or someone believed to be a minor — for sexual purposes and then showed up at the arranged place and time. He was also suspected of attempting to commit lewd acts with a child between the ages of 14 and 15.
When Ruvido did not show up for his initial court appearance Monday afternoon, a $150,000 bench warrant was issued for his arrest, and police officers were sent to his Carmel Valley residence, where they forced entry after he failed to answer the door, authorities said."
San Diego police sergeant accused of soliciting minor for sex found dead from apparent suicide
