Who Is Antonio Heriberto Galindo? Deputy Accused Of Molesting Teen Girl

Antonio Heriberto Galindo is a 41 year old from Rancho Cucamonga, California. He is a deputy in the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Galindo has been accused by police of molesting a 16 year old girl.

Antonio Heriberto Galindo Arrest Details

Galindo Arrested, Charged. “Antonio Heriberto Galindo, 41, was arrested Saturday on suspicion of contacting a minor for sex, oral copulation of a person under 18, and sexual penetration against the victim’s will by force, violence, duress, menace, or fear, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.” [CBS]

Police: May Be Other Victims. “Investigators believe there may be other victims and are urging anyone who may have been victimized by Galindo or anyone with information regarding this investigation to contact the Sheriff’s Specialized Investigations Division, Crimes Against Children Detail. ” [Fox LA]

Report: Galindo Coached Girl’s Softball. “He also reportedly coached girl’s softball, authorities said. Further information into Galindo’s capacity as a youth coach was not immediately available.” [Whittier Daily News]

LA Sheriffs: Galindo Relieved Of Duty. “The Department is aware of an incident in which one of our personnel was arrested by San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for sex crimes on Saturday, August 28, 2021. The employee has been relieved of duty and peace officer powers have been suspended. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is the handling agency and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is monitoring the criminal outcome of this case. Due to the active investigation, we are unable to offer further comment at this time, but what we can say is Sheriff Alex Villanueva will not tolerate misconduct or criminal behavior of any kind and those personnel who choose to break the law will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.” [LA County Sheriffs Dept Statement]