Turlock Man Files Excessive Force Claim Against Stanislaus Sheriff’s Department

Ronaldo Hernandez, a 22-year-old man from Turlock, has filed a government claim against the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office alleging excessive use of force by deputies during an incident at the county fair in July. Video footage released by Hernandez's attorneys shows deputies tackling and punching him, while the Sheriff's Department has declined to comment citing ongoing litigation. Hernandez was initially charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest, but those charges were dismissed due to lack of evidence. Attorneys say Hernandez suffered physical and emotional trauma, including symptoms consistent with a long-term concussion that affected his employment prospects. The claim demands accountability and disciplinary action for the deputies involved, and if the county denies or fails to respond within 45 days, Hernandez's legal team plans to file a federal civil rights lawsuit. The Sheriff's Office has confirmed awareness of the complaint but has not provided further statements.