The Brief

HESPERIA, Calif. - It’s a case of bribery, extortion , and police corruption… A San Bernardino County deputy was arrested and is facing six counts of extortion and bribery.

Deputy Cameron Romo was arrested on Tuesday morning after a lengthy investigation.

What we know:

In June 2024, a citizen complaint was received alleging on-duty criminal conduct by Deputy Cameron Romo, a statement from the sheriff's department read. Romo was immediately placed on administrative leave and an investigation was conducted.

Investigators determined Romo conducted multiple criminal acts while on-duty as a Deputy Sheriff, assigned to the Hesperia Station.

On Aug. 4, felony charges were filed and Romo was arrested the next day.

Additional details on the crimes were not released.

Romo has

See Full Page