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 had sparked widespread concern across Colorado communities, with law enforcement agencies spanning multiple counties coordinating efforts to locate the child. The search extended beyond state lines, with investigators tracking leads in Tennessee, Indiana, and Texas.
Family's Desperate Search Comes to an End
Before the successful recovery, the Romero family had been desperately searching for answers about young Ezra's whereabouts.
"We're angry, we're frustrated, and we want someone to help us find him," Arlene Romero, the child's paternal grandmother, had told investigators during the search. "We don't know where he is, we don't know if he's alive."
"We're angry, we're frustrated, and we want someone to help us find him," Arlene Romero, the child's paternal grandmother, had told investigators during the search. "We don't know where he is, we don't know if he's alive."
Complex Custody Situation
The case highlighted the complexities of custody disputes affecting Colorado families. Court records revealed that:
- Ramsey had lost legal custody of Aragon
- She faced two active warrants, including one for custody violation
- The child had spent approximately five days per week with the Romero family during his first year of life
Law Enforcement Response
The successful resolution involved coordination between multiple agencies, including:
- Pueblo Police Department
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Local law enforcement in Ordway
- Private investigators from DC Investigation and Security in Pueblo
This case represented the only active missing child case involving custody issues in Pueblo as of early May, according to official police records.
Impact on Colorado Communities
The case has resonated deeply with Colorado families and law enforcement agencies, highlighting the critical importance of inter-agency cooperation in resolving child custody cases. It also underscores the challenges faced by Colorado's law enforcement agencies in handling complex custody disputes that cross county and state lines.
The successful recovery of young Ezra serves as a reminder to Colorado communities about the effectiveness of coordinated law enforcement efforts and the crucial role of public awareness in helping resolve missing persons cases.
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