Pueblo Family Reunited: Missing Colorado Infant Found Safe After Year-Long Search
A Colorado family's desperate search for their missing one-year-old has ended in relief as baby Ezra Aragon was safely recovered in Ordway, Colorado on Friday evening. The child's mother, Brittany Ramsey, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals and transferred to the Pueblo County Jail.
The case, which has gripped the southern Colorado community for nearly a year, highlights the challenges local law enforcement faces in resolving complex custody disputes that cross multiple Colorado jurisdictions.
A Colorado Family's Struggle
"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 Romero family, longtime Pueblo residents, had been providing primary care for Ezra during his first year of life, with the child spending approximately five days each week in their home. The situation became critical after Ramsey, who had lost legal custody, disappeared with the infant.
Law Enforcement Response
The case involved multiple Colorado agencies, including:
- Pueblo Police Department
- U.S. Marshals Service
- Law enforcement in Crowley County
- Rocky Ford authorities
Before the recovery, investigators had tracked leads across multiple states, with Ramsey having potential connections to Colorado, Tennessee, and Indiana. The breakthrough came when authorities located her in Ordway, a small community approximately 50 miles east of Pueblo.
Impact on Colorado Families
This case has resonated deeply with Colorado families dealing with custody issues. The father, Enriquez Romero, expressed a message that speaks to many Colorado parents navigating complex family situations:
"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."
According to the Pueblo Police Department, this was their only active missing child case involving custody issues at the time of resolution, highlighting the relatively rare nature of such incidents in southern Colorado.
The successful recovery demonstrates the effectiveness of cross-jurisdictional cooperation between Colorado law enforcement agencies, while also underscoring the vital role of community awareness in resolving missing persons cases in our state.
Local authorities continue to process this case, with Ramsey facing charges related to violation of custody orders. The Romero family is now focused on rebuilding their relationship with young Ezra and ensuring his safe transition back into their care.
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