Eric Rombough, Civil Rights Violations, California 2025

Former Antioch Police Officer Convicted of Civil Rights Violations and Falsification of Records

OAKLAND, Calif. – In a shocking case of police corruption, Eric Allen Rombough, a former Antioch police officer, has been sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for civil rights violations and falsification of records.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California, Rombough, 46, of Fairfield, was charged with conspiring to deprive the residents of Antioch of their civil rights through the use of excessive force, and deprivation of rights under color of law, among other violations.

In January 2025, Rombough pleaded guilty to conspiracy against rights and two counts of deprivation of rights under color of law and agreed to cooperate with the government. Rombough’s plea agreement and the evidence presented during two trials revealed that he and two other former officers, Morteza Amiri and Devon Christopher Wenger, communicated about actual and intended uses of force, including specific violent acts against individuals in and around Antioch.

The case, which has been ongoing since 2023, has resulted in the sentencing of all ten defendants, with a total of over 21 years in prison. Rombough’s sentence is the final chapter in this corruption case, which has left a dark stain on the Antioch Police Department.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California stated, “We entrust law enforcement with vast power, and when they abuse it, they not only betray the oath they took and the community they serve, but they also undermine the public’s trust in our criminal justice system.”

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant/Respondent: Eric Allen Rombough

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to violate civil rights through excessive use of force, deprivation of rights under color of law, and falsification of records

City and State: Fairfield, California

Exact Date: May 8, 2026

Sentence or Outcome: 50 months in federal prison

This case serves as a reminder that no one is above the law, especially those entrusted to uphold it. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work together to ensure accountability and restore confidence in the institutions that serve our communities.

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