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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