Authorities in Knox County and Peoria have announced the arrest of Robert R. Romero, 67, following a joint investigation into online child exploitation. Law enforcement agencies executed a planned operation after receiving reports of a suspect soliciting minors for sexual acts in the Knox County area using online chat platforms. Romero was apprehended at his Peoria residence without incident and transported for questioning before being booked into Peoria County Jail. He faces charges including indecent solicitation of a child, grooming, and distributing harmful material to a minor. Officials emphasize the collaborative commitment to safeguarding children, noting that all suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Robert Romero was booked on Indecent Solicitation of a Child, Grooming, and Distribution of Harmful Material to a Minor
“This investigation underscores the ongoing commitment of the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and our law enforcement partners to protect minors and pursue those who engage in child exploitation.”
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
