CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A Fresno County Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested in Clovis on Sunday, according to law enforcement officials.

The Clovis Police Department says they arrested 52-year-old Thomas Grilione of Clovis after officers respond to a business at Fowler and Nees avenues around 10:00 p.m. 

According to police, Grilione was booked into the Fresno County Jail for public intoxication and possession of a controlled substance. 

Grilione was in jail for two hours and was cited.

The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office says Grilione was a deputy sergeant and was hired in June of 2002. He is now on paid administrative leave and an internal affairs investigation is underway.