(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is notifying the community of a sexually violent predator that has moved into a neighborhood in southern Colorado Springs.
According to CSPD, Isadore Romero has moved to a new address in CSPD’s jurisdiction. Romero is a sex offender whose past behavior has led him to be labeled a “Sexually Violent Predator” (SVP) by the State of Colorado Parole Board.
CSPD revealed Romero’s criminal history as a conviction of Attempted Sexual Assault on a Child and Possession of Marijuana with intent to Distribute in El Paso County in 2003. He was also convicted of Possession/Sale of Schedule I or II Controlled Substance in 1998.
Romero is registered at 225 West Brookside Street. He is described as a 45-year-old Hispanic man, 5’5″, 220 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
CSPD has made a “Community notification” as required by law and undertaken the following tasks:
Notified the Division of Criminal Justice’s Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) Notification Team.
Reviewed and confirmed Romero’s residence, employment, access to vehicles, legal status, and past crimes.
Made notifications to neighbors and businesses deemed to be in the immediate area
Briefed patrol personnel on Romero’s status, history, appearance, residence, employment, and vehicles.
Notified surrounding law enforcement agencies.
Provided an online video that describes the SVP community notification process, SVP information, and additional resources for the community.
Online SVP Community Notification video at: www.coloradosprings.gov. Click on Public Safety then click on Police, Transparency and Data.
Romero is one of 20 “Sexually Violent Predators” currently registered with CSPD who reside in the community. Anyone with further questions can contact Detective Nancy Gifford at 719-444-7672 of the CSPD Registered Sex Offender Unit.
