Who Is Sergeant Major Gerardo Trevino? Marine Corps Leader Arrested For Unknown Charges

Marine Corps senior Sergeant Major Gerardo Trevino was arrested and is facing an investigation, The Naval Criminal Investigative Service confirmed. While the charges Trevino faces have not been made public, the West Coast recruit depot leader was fired last Thursday for 'loss of trust and confidencé'. NCIS took him into custory on September 11 and has placed him in pre trial confinement, Marine Corps Recruit Depot spokesperson Capt. Austin Gallegos told Marine Corps Times.“NCIS is continuing to investigate. We will not comment further while the investigation remains ongoing,” Gallegos added. Meanwhile, The Naval Criminal Investigative Service revealed on Monday that Trevino is in pretrial confinement. Read More: Haitians In New York Protest Over Trump's Pet Eating Comments: 'We Don't Eat Pets, We Vote' NCIS is responsible for investigating crimes, preventing terrorism and safeguarding secrets for the Navy and Marine Corps, according to its website.

Who is Sergeant Major Gerardo Trevino?Sergeant Major Gerardo Trevino is a senior Marine Corps leader who joined the service in 2004. He was promoted to sergeant major in June 2023. He has been deployed multiple times, including to Afghanistan and Iraq, and was recognized for his leadership as a drill instructor.Read More: US Government Heading For A Shutdown? Donald Trump's Key Condition Revealed Trevino was relieved from his position at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego for a "loss of trust and confidence" amid an NCIS investigation. He is yet to issue a statement on the arrest and his firing. "Trevino was awarded the Dan [Daly] Award for being the most inspiration[al] Drill Instructor of India Company and was also promoted to the rank of gunnery sergeant [in] March 2016," his biography says.