Kenneth Harmon, a 21-year-old resident of Menifee, was arrested in Romoland today for the murder of Antonio Quintero, 20, of Romoland. Jail records show that Harmon was booked into the Robert Presley Detention Center and charged with first degree murder. He is due in court on August 6.
On February 9, deputies from the Perris Station responded to an assault with great bodily injury call in the 28000 Block of Sparacio Road in Romoland. Upon arrival, deputies located Quintero and another male inside a vehicle suffering from traumatic injuries. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. Quintero succumbed to his injuries.
This is an active investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Central Homicide Investigator Barajas at 760-393-3522 or 951-955-2777.
