On Wednesday, at about 4:08 p.m., a concerned citizen reported to patrol bureau officers that the victim in this matter informed them that she was receiving threats from Joseph Ramirez, who threatened to kill their minor children if the victim contacted the police, reported the Virgin Islands Police Department.
Officers made contact with the victim, who stated that she has a temporary restraining order against Joseph Ramirez. She stated that the daycare immediately informed her that Ramirez was there picking up the minors from daycare. She immediately traveled to the daycare; however, Ramirez had already left with the children. She stated that while driving home, she was flagged down by Ramirez, and she pulled over in the vicinity of Sam’s Gas Station. The victim stated that Ramirez started yelling at her and banged on her driver’s car window, and showed her a black handgun. She expressed fearing for her life and safety, and quickly drove away from the scene. Ramirez was found at Moe’s Service Station with the minor children. Officers found a black firearm in a black backpack, along with drug paraphernalia, according to the police report.
Ramirez, 38, was then transported to the police operations and administration building, where he was read his Miranda Warning but refused to give any statement. He was then charged with carrying or using a dangerous weapon and disturbance of the peace. No bail was set per the domestic violence law. Ramirez was booked, processed, and transported to the John A. Bell Correctional Facility pending his advice of rights hearing, stated the report.
Ramirez was out of jail awaiting sentencing on another case that involved the victim, according to the report.
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