Katharhynn Heidelberg
Daily Press Senior Writer
Man tasered during arrest attempt; woman accused of attacking deputy
MONTROSE — Deputies say it took three shots of the Taser to gain the compliance of James Trujillo, who was wanted on a warrant for parole violation.
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Trujillo and Joslin were still in custody Thursday, the courts said. They could not be reached for comment.
According to documents on file with the courts, deputies went on Tuesday to an East Locust Street residence, in an attempt to serve Trujillo's warrant. The homeowner met them outside, and indicated Trujillo was in a back bedroom.
Trujillo's arrest affidavit said deputies could hear another woman, later identified as Joslin, urging Trujillo to "hurry" and saying "let's go."
The affidavit alleges Trujillo did not comply with several orders to put his hands behind his back, even when the orders began to include repeated warnings that he would be tasered. After the second warning, Trujillo was still non-compliant, deputies alleged, and the Taser was deployed.
Joslin, who was being escorted from the room by another deputy, allegedly jumped onto the back of the deputy with the Taser, and tried to pull away his hand, while yelling: "Don't hurt him; this is (expletive) up."
She was taken from the room and arrested on suspicion of assault and obstruction.
Trujillo continued resisting, the affidavit said, and was tasered twice more before complying.
After being cleared for jail at the hospital, he was booked on the warrant and on suspicion of resisting arrest.
Joslin was advised Wednesday and bond was set at $1,000. Her next court date is Nov. 10.
Trujillo's bond was set at $1,500. He also returns to court Nov. 10.
Two accused of menacing, truck theft
MONTROSE — Two men sought since September were arrested earlier in the week on suspicion of aggravated motor vehicle theft and felony menacing.
Hector Ramirez, 20, and Jesus Ramirez, 22, are accused of forcing another man to part with his truck at gunpoint Sept. 30. They were arrested Nov. 1, when, for reasons not specified in available documentation, they returned to the alleged victim's residence on Jay Jay Road.
According to the Montrose County Sheriff's Office, Ramirez and Ramirez came to the home in September with another man, for whom there is no record of an arrest.
The MCSO said the men argued with the homeowner over a truck and whether he would sell it. The argument escalated to the point that, according to an affidavit, Hector Ramirez pulled a gun from his pocket.
At that point, the truck owner told the suspects that the keys were in the vehicle, and they allegedly made off with it.
The truck owner told authorities that he knew one of the men, but not the other two, later identified as the Ramirezes.
The alleged victim called 911 when Ramirez and Ramirez showed up at his residence again this month.
Deputies reported finding Hector Ramirez outside the residence, and patted him down because of previous allegations about the weapon. According to the affidavit, as Hector Ramirez's name was being run against outstanding warrants, Jesus Ramirez came out of the home, followed by the homeowner, who later identified them as having been involved in the theft of the truck.
He additionally identified Hector Ramirez as the person who drew a gun on him.
Bond for both men was set at $25,000; according to the courts, neither had posted bail by Thursday, and they could not be reached for comment.
Hector Ramirez returns to court Nov. 12. His attorney has filed a motion for a preliminary hearing and bond reduction. In addition to the theft and menacing allegations, he was held on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon. Formal charges were due to be filed by end of business today.
Jesus Ramirez was also set for a court appearance Nov. 12.
A request for the prosecution of the third man was filed with the district attorney's office Nov. 2, sheriff's spokeswoman Bobbie McCoid said.
Plea entered in forgery case
MONTROSE — One of two men accused of forgery settled his case Monday by pleading to a misdemeanor charge.
Christopher Dickerson pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of a forged instrument, and also admitted to violating the terms of his deferred sentence in another case.
He will be screened for possible acceptance at a community corrections facility. Sentencing is at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 30.
He was arrested, along with Shane Stackhouse Oct. 1, after an Olathe business alleged the men had tried to pass an obviously phony bill.
According to the Olathe Police, Stackhouse had hundreds of dollars in fake bills on him, as well as a gun in his backpack. Stackhouse is due back in court Nov. 12.
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