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Police seek public’s help identifying victims of alleged child molester

November 19, 2025

Ricardo Romero

By KAREN VELIE

The Lompoc Police Department is seeking the public’s help identifying additional victims of a Santa Barbara man accused of molesting a child.

Last month, the Lompoc Police Department received information regarding an adult man who was allegedly grooming an underage female, which ultimately led to unlawful sexual acts occurring over several years. Ricardo Romero, 47, was identified as the suspect.

Detectives arrested Romero on Nov. 12 on multiple felony charges. He remains in custody with his bail set at $100,000.

The Lompoc Police Department is asking that any additional victims or anyone with more information contact Detective Renner at the Lompoc Police Department.

 


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POS! Disgusting beyond words. There seems to be an endless supply of these people committing crimes against children. For all that are caught and end up in the news, think of all those that get away with it everyday. Then there are those who end up in the news but get away with it anyway. Like Dean Smith former principal of Templeton Middle School and Superintendent of San Miguel School District. What about convicted murderer from Templeton, Philip Hanes who groomed a teenager (his daughter’s friend) when he was in his late 50’s, lived with her for 10 years then stabbed her to death when she tried to leave him. By the way he’s getting out next year after serving less than 12 years. There is something seriously wrong with our criminal justice system and our society in general when there seems to be no end to these crimes.


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