Who is Jaylen Fleer?
Jaylen Fleer is a former San Diego County sheriff’s deputy who was arrested and sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexually assaulting and harassing underage girls. He pleaded guilty to 20 felony and misdemeanor charges, including having sex with a minor and attempting to meet a minor for sexual purposes.
Fleer, who was 27 years old at the time of his arrest, had worked for the sheriff’s department for over five years. He was assigned to the jail and court services unit, where he had no on-duty contact with the public after the allegations came to light.
How did Jaylen Fleer get caught?
The case against Fleer was initiated by two anonymous tips that were received by San Diego County Crime Stoppers in April 2020. The tips reported that an unidentified man had engaged in sexual acts with a juvenile. Investigators from the Chula Vista Police Department were able to identify Fleer as the suspect and also discovered that there were three more underage victims, who did not know each other.
According to prosecutors, Fleer contacted 41 young girls, some as young as nine years old, through social media platforms and offered them money or gifts in exchange for sexual favors. He also asked them to refer him to other young girls who might be interested in his scheme. He used his position as a law enforcement officer to intimidate and manipulate his victims, who were afraid to report him.
Fleer was arrested on July 23, 2020, after a four-month investigation. He was removed from his post at the San Diego Central Jail and placed on desk duty until he pleaded guilty on May 21, 2021.
What was Jaylen Fleer’s sentence?
On June 18, 2021, Fleer was sentenced to 12 years in state prison by Judge Ana Espana of the Chula Vista Superior Court. He was also ordered to register as a sex offender for life and to pay restitution to his victims.
The judge expressed her disgust and outrage at Fleer’s actions, saying that she had never seen a more heinous set of facts in her career. She said that Fleer had betrayed his oath as a deputy and violated the trust of the community and his victims.
Fleer’s attorney, David P. Shapiro, asked for leniency, arguing that Fleer had completed 46 therapy sessions and accepted responsibility for his crimes. He also said that Fleer had apologized to his friends, family, law enforcement colleagues, and most importantly, his victims and their families.
However, Fleer showed no remorse or emotion during the sentencing hearing. He did not make any statement or apology to the court or the victims.
Where is Jaylen Fleer now?
Fleer is currently serving his time in prison. He is married and has a wife, but her name and details are not known. It is not clear if she is still with him or has filed for divorce.
Fleer’s case has shocked and outraged the public and the law enforcement community. The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department issued a statement saying that they take allegations of illegal activity by their employees very seriously and that they hold their deputies to the highest standards. They also said that they will hold deputies who violate the law accountable.
The Chula Vista Police Department also praised the courage of the victims who came forward and cooperated with the investigation. They urged anyone who might have been victimized by Fleer or has any information about his crimes to contact them.
