Events leading to his arrest began on August 27 when the Sheriff’s Office took a report regarding possible criminal activity involving a child. Following an investigation, a warrant was issued on September 10 for Romero’s arrest.
Romero was taken into custody without incident on the same date. He was placed in the Burke County Jail under a $10,000 secured bond. He has since been released. A first appearance in District Court was scheduled today (September 13) in Morganton.
Story: Rob Eastwood-WHKY
Photo: Burke County Sheriff’s Office