Missing Pueblo Infant Reunited with Father After Multi-State Search, Mother Arrested in Southeast Colorado
A nearly year-long search for a missing Pueblo infant has ended in relief for a Colorado family after one-year-old Ezra Aragon was found safe and reunited with his father Friday evening. U.S. Marshals took the child's mother, Brittany Ramsey, into custody in Ordway, Colorado, where she was subsequently transported to the Pueblo County Jail.
The case highlights the growing challenges Colorado law enforcement faces with parental custody disputes, which according to local law enforcement records, represented the only active missing child custody case in Pueblo as of early May.
A Colorado Family's Desperate Search
"We're angry, we're frustrated, and we want someone to help us find him. We don't know where he is, we don't know if he's alive, we don't know where he's at," said Arlene Romero, the child's paternal grandmother, during the search.
The investigation spanned multiple states, with authorities tracking leads across Colorado, Tennessee, and Indiana. Private investigators believed Ramsey maintained connections in southeastern Colorado, particularly in Ordway, where she was ultimately located.
Impact on Local Law Enforcement Resources
The case drew attention to the complexities facing Colorado law enforcement agencies when handling custody disputes. The child's father, Enriquez Romero, had enlisted private investigators after expressing frustration with the official response:
- Multiple jurisdictions involved across southeastern Colorado
- Coordination required between Pueblo Police, Crowley County authorities, and U.S. Marshals
- Private investigators from DC Investigation and Security in Pueblo joined the search
A Father's Plea for Resolution
"I don't want to take Ezra out of her life, because I know how important it is to have a mother in your life... I just want the best for Ezra," Enriquez Romero stated before his son was found.
The successful resolution of this case demonstrates the effectiveness of multi-agency cooperation in Colorado's law enforcement community, while also highlighting the emotional toll such incidents take on local families. Ramsey now faces charges related to violation of custody orders, with additional legal proceedings expected in Pueblo County Court.
For Colorado families dealing with custody disputes, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of working within the legal system and the resources available through local law enforcement and family services agencies.
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