A law enforcement officer faces charges of child abuse. Court documents obtained by KTVU show that the accused is a deputy with the San Mateo County Sheriff's office. The deputy, identified as Steven Romero, is alleged to have abused his 5-year-old son.

The alleged abuse occurred at the deputy's home, according to the court documents. Further details of the case are available from KTVU.

The court documents provide the basis for the charges against Deputy Romero, but additional information about the case is not specified here.