NEWMAN — The Newman Police Department is congratulating Officer Destiny Arroyo, who began her first day of solo patrol this week after successfully completing the agency’s Field Training Program.

Arroyo is a graduate of the San Joaquin Delta College Police Academy, Class 56‑23, where she earned the Recruit Training Officer Award. She previously served as a community service officer with the Modesto Police Department from February 2025 until joining Newman PD in May 2026.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice with a concentration in law enforcement from California State University, Stanislaus.

In addition to her law enforcement career, Arroyo has spent nearly nine years with the California National Guard. She currently serves as a sergeant and is a Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Advocate within her unit.

The department said it is “thrilled” to have Arroyo on the team and encouraged residents to congratulate her when they see her on patrol.