DATE/TIME: Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 12:39 am
INCIDENT: TERRORIST THREATS
LOCATION: 11790 Block of White Ave., Adelanto
VICTIM: Adult female
SUSPECT: Marco Antonio Romo, 21-years-old, Transient
SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at 12:39 am, deputies responded to a 911 call in the 11790 block of White Avenue in Adelanto. According to the caller, her estranged boyfriend, who she shares a child with, was outside her home armed with a weapon.
According to the victim, Marcos Antonio Romo, came to her residence and started banging on her door and making threats. When she looked outside, Romo pointed a gun directly at her face. The victim called 911 and Romo ran from the area before deputies arrived. Deputies located Romo a short time later laying in a dirt hole with a BB gun.
Marco Antonio Romo was arrested and booked at the High Desert Detention Center. He is currently being held in lieu of $75,000.00 bail.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Blake Coley at Victor Valley Sheriff’s Station, 760-248-7655. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
Refer: Staci Parks
Station: Victor Valley
Phone No. (760) 987-8689
Case No. 242102356
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
