Man Accused of Kidnapping 1-Year-Old Following Domestic Dispute in Victorville
VICTORVILLE, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 35-year-old Victorville man was arrested early Friday morning after deputies responded to a reported kidnapping.
The incident was reported on February 13, 2026, at about 1:21 a.m., in the 12100 block of Palmdale Road.
According to spokeswoman Jenny L. Smith, spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect and victim had been in a relationship.
The victim reported she was involved in a domestic dispute while she was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Jonathan Romo.
During the incident, Romo allegedly punched the victim and refused to let her exit the vehicle while her 1-year-old child was inside. At some point, the victim was able to get out of the vehicle, but Romo drove away with the child still inside, according to Smith.
Deputies later located the vehicle, Romo and the child. The child was safely recovered, and Romo was taken into custody.
According to jail records, Romo was booked on the following charges:
- PC 207(a) — Kidnapping
- PC 203 — Mayhem
- PC 273.5(a) — Corporal injury to a spouse, cohabitant or dating partner
- PC 422(a) — Criminal threats with intent to terrorize
- PC 245(a)(1) — Assault with a deadly weapon not a firearm
Romo is scheduled to appear at Victorville Superior Court on February 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. in Department NF. Bail was set at $80,000.
The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Victorville Police Department.
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