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SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
Friday January 15th, 2021 :: 07:25 p.m. PST

Advisory

Deputies arrested Mario Renteria Junior Gallergos for continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age

DATE/TIME: January 13, 2021 / 1500

INCIDENT: Penal Code 288.5 Continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age

LOCATION: Unincorporated area of Lenwood

SUSPECT(S): Mario Renteria Junior Gallergos, age 28 a resident of Barstow

VICTIM(S): Confidential


SUMMARY: On Wednesday, January 13, 2021, deputies were notified of sexual acts against two minor female victims, which occurred in the unincorporated area of Barstow. Detectives learned the victims were sexually abused several times by, Mario Renteria Junior Gallegos. The sexual abuse consisted of inappropriate touching, oral copulation, rape, and digital penetration, which occurred over several years. Detectives also learned of two additional female victims.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is urged to contact Deputy John Gregory at the Barstow Sheriff's Station (760) 256-4838. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME or www.wetip.com.

Refer: Deputy John Gregory

Station: Barstow

Phone No. (760)256-4838

Case No. 082100070

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

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SBSD - Barstow Sheriff's Department
225 E Mountain View St
Barstow, CA 92311

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