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SBSD - Highland Police Department
Wednesday January 13th, 2021 :: 01:31 p.m. PST

Advisory

Richard Romero, Jr., of Highland, was arrested for possession of child pornography

DATE/TIME: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

INCIDENT: PC 311.1 (A) Possession of Child Pornography

LOCATION: City of Highland

SUSPECT(S): Richard Romero Jr, 41-year-old, resident of Highland

SUMMARY: Investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Highland Station, began an investigation into the downloading and possession of child pornography. Through investigation, it was confirmed that child pornography was downloaded to a residence in the city of Highland.

On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, personnel from the Highland Sheriff’s Station served a search warrant at a residence on the 26800 block of 9th Street in the city of Highland. Through investigation, it was determined Richard Romero Jr. was in possession of child pornography. At the conclusion of the investigation, Romero Jr. was arrested for possession of child pornography. Romero Jr. was subsequently booked into Central Detention Center.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Deputy Shelly Ponce of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Highland Station (909) 425-9793. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463), or you may leave the information on the We-Tip Hotline at www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy Shelly Ponce

Station: Highland Station

Phone No. (909)425-9793

Case No. 132004103

JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department

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SBSD - Highland Police Department
26985 Base Line St
Highland, CA 92346

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