The Modesto Police Department released new details Saturday in the case of an off-duty Ceres police officer shooting and killing a man with a BB gun.
Modesto police said Ceres Police Officer Thomas Miller was at Beyer Park on March 29 with Rosio Moland around 10:30 p.m. Investigators said 29-year-old Jason Moland confronted Miller with a BB gun, and Miller responded with gunfire.
"While the events leading up to the shooting are still under investigation, detectives believe the confrontation ensued as a result of Moland's suspicions of an evolving relationship by Rosio outside their marriage," police department spokesperson Heather Graves said in a statement Saturday.
Miller, who has been with the Ceres Police Department for one year, was placed on paid administrative leave, Graves said.
During the investigation, detectives found that Moland had no criminal history and was an 8-year employee of Winco Foods as a Loss Prevention Officer. He used to be a Modesto Police Explorer and was seeking full-time employment as a police officer.
Graves said three separate investigations have been launched to look into the shooting.
Anyone with information about the case in urged to call Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636. Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward. Tipsters may also text information to Crime Stoppers at 274637. Just type "TIP704" along with your message.
