Man Arrested for Human Trafficking and Illegal Possession of an AR-15
GROVER BEACH, CA —
“Media Release – March 28, 2025
GBPD Detectives Arrest Porterville Man for Human Trafficking, Sexual Offenses, & Possession of a Concealed AR-15 Firearm.
Following a multi-week investigation, Grover Beach Police Detectives arrested 34-year-old Henry Vincent Terronez on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Mr. Terronez was arrested on several charges related to a Human Trafficking investigation. Detectives contacted Mr. Terronez at a location in Arroyo Grande where he intended to meet with a minor for sexual purposes. Upon contact, Mr. Terronez was found to have an unregistered and concealed AR-15 behind his driver’s seat. A 60-round drum magazine and several 30-round magazines with armor-piercing ammunition were located with the firearm.
File Photo of Suspect Terronez – Courtesy of Grover Beach PD
Mr. Terronez was arrested for the following offenses:
• PC 25400(a)(1): Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle
• PC 236.1(c)(1): Human Trafficking of a Victim Under 18 Years Old
• PC 288.4(a)(2): Arrange Meeting with a Minor for Lewd Purposes
• PC 288.4(b): Meeting with a Minor for Lewd Purposes
• PC 266(i): Pandering
• PC 288.2(a)(1): Send Harmful Matter to Minor with Sexual Intent
This case will be referred to the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney’s Office for prosecution. Any potential victims of Mr. Terronez are encouraged to contact Detective Jared Allegranza at 805-473-4511.
The Grover Beach Police Department would like to thank the Arroyo Grande Police Department and the San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Investigation Bureau for their assistance with this case.
For questions or additional information regarding case #25-0294, please contact Detective Sergeant Matt Goodman at (805) 473-4570 or mgoodman@gbpd.org.”
