California sheriff's deputy charged with extortion, soliciting bribe, authorities say
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A San Bernardino County sheriff's deputy, Cameron Romo, was arrested on charges of soliciting bribes and committing extortion while on duty. The Sheriff's Department received a complaint about Romo in June 2024, leading to his administrative leave. Investigators found that Romo, 27, engaged in criminal activities at the Hesperia station. The district attorney's office subsequently filed extortion and bribery charges against him. Romo was arrested and booked into the Central Detention Center with a bail set at $90,000. Sheriff-Coroner Shannon Dicus expressed concern regarding Romo's actions.
In June 2024, the Sheriff's Department received a complaint from a citizen regarding Deputy Cameron Romo, who was then put on administrative leave.
Investigators determined that Romo, 27, had allegedly committed criminal acts while he was on duty at the Hesperia station.
The district attorney's office filed charges against Romo, alleging extortion and soliciting a bribe, according to the statement.
Sheriff-Coroner Shannon Dicus stated, 'I am proud of all the investigators involved in bringing this case to the district attorney's office so he can be held accountable.'
Read at Los Angeles Times
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