Published on March 23, 2026
On March 21, officers with the Caldwell Police Department arrested Ricardo Barrios Gomez. He has been charged with lewd conduct with a child under the age of 16.
This arrest is the result of a thorough and ongoing investigation conducted by law enforcement. Based on the information available at this time, there is no ongoing risk to the community. Due to the age of the victim and to protect their identity, no further details will be released.
The Caldwell Police Department takes crimes involving children extremely seriously and remains committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all residents.