Cameron Romo. Romo was immediately placed on administrative leave and an investigation into the allegations was conducted by the Specialized Investigations Division. Investigators determined Romo conducted multiple criminal acts while on-duty as a Deputy Sheriff, assigned to the Hesperia Station.The completed investigation was submitted to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office. On Monday, August 4, 2025, the District Attorney’s Office filed felony charges against Romo and an arrest warrant for Penal Code 518 - Extortion and Penal Code 68 - Soliciting a Bribe was issued.
On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Romo was placed on compulsory leave and was arrested by investigators from the Specialized Investigations Division for the warrant. Romo was booked at the Central Detention Center in lieu of $90,000 bail.
Romo was employed by the Sheriff’s Department as a Deputy Sheriff since September 2020 and assigned to the Hesperia Station since August 2021.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Antonio Alcala, Specialized Investigations Division at (909) 890-4904. Callers can remain anonymous and contact We-Tip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
“This is unfortunate that a Deputy Sheriff would engage in this type of behavior. I am proud of all the investigators involved in bringing this case to the District Attorney’s Office so he can be held accountable,” said Shannon Dicus, Sheriff-Coroner
Refer: Detective Antonio Alcala or Sergeant Nicholas Clark
Station: Specialized Investigations Division
Phone No. (909) 890-4904
Case No. DR# 602400054 / H# 2024-069
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
DATE: August 5, 2025, at 8:00 a.m.
INCIDENT: Extortion, Soliciting a Bribe
LOCATION: 15840 Smoke Tree Street, Hesperia
SUSPECT(S): Cameron Romo, 27-year-old Hispanic Male, Resident of Rialto
VICTIM(S): State of California
Source: San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department
