Arroyo Grande, California – A 34-year-old man from Porterville, Henry Vincent Terronez, faces multiple charges following his arrest in San Luis Obispo County on Thursday, linked to a human trafficking investigation. Law enforcement apprehended Terronez as he reportedly planned to meet a minor for sexual activity.
Weeks of investigation by the Grover Beach Police Department culminated in the contact with Terronez in Arroyo Grande. During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded AR-15 rifle in his vehicle. The weapon was accompanied by a 60-round drum magazine and several 30-round magazines filled with armor-piercing ammunition.
Terronez was booked into the San Luis Obispo County Jail on suspicion of human trafficking involving a victim under 18, arranging and engaging in lewd acts with a minor, transmitting harmful material to a minor with sexual intent, carrying a concealed weapon, and pandering. His bail was set at $800,000.
The Arroyo Grande Police Department and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office’s Investigation Bureau assisted in the case.
Individuals who suspect they may be victims of Terronez are urged to contact Det. Jared Allegranza at 805-473-4511. Those with pertinent information can reach Det. Sgt. Matt Goodman at 805-473-4570 or mgoodman@gbpd.org.
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