A Bloomington man was taken into custody last weekend for allegedly perpetrating elder abuse and committing an act of felony vandalism, authorities announced. Suspect Ubaldo Gonzalez Romero, 53, is accused of causing considerable damage to multiple residences, the shattered windows an outcome of his reported rampage.
Deputies from the Fontana Sheriff's Station received reports of the disturbance around 9:42 a.m. on Saturday, promptingly responding to the scene at the 18300 block of Valley Boulevard. On arrival, they discovered multiple residences with broken windows, an act they say, was carried out by Romero using a hard object. Both victims are identified as adult females, over the age of 65, and it appeared one has previously been targeted by Romero in a 2023 incident involving arson.
The present damage inflicted by Romero is appraised at several thousand dollars, and following an investigation, the suspect was apprehended and later confined at the West Valley Detention Center. The bail was set at $30,000. This information was reported by the San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department on their official website.
Members from the community with knowledge of the misdemeanor or any relevant facts are encouraged to reach out to the Fontana Sheriff’s Station. Alternatively, callers wishing for confidentiality may relay their information through the We-Tip Hotline or the corresponding website. With the case number 032500518 attached to the incident, Detective A. Garcia-Perez is the designated officer for any queries or reports related to this case.
