On Tuesday June 7, at approximately 9:00 p.m., 34-year-old Joseph Ramos from Prescott was arrested for the following offenses at a home in the 6700 block of Lariat Ln, Prescott: DUI Drugs involving meth and opiates, DUI Slightest, Possession of Narcotic – heroin, Possession of Dangerous Drugs – meth, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Weapons Misconduct.
While deputies were still at the home, a 2010 gray Nissan arrived driven by Ramos with a male passenger. When Ramos saw the deputies, he tried to drive away but eventually stopped as deputies approached the vehicle. The passenger and apparent caretaker was found to have a local warrant and arrested. Deputies saw an empty holster in the vehicle and Ramos gave permission to retrieve a firearm near the center console. While doing so, a deputy noticed a piece of tin foil exposing apparent burnt narcotic residue. During contact with Ramos, deputies detected signs he was under the influence of a drug/narcotic and conducted field sobriety tests. Ramos failed the tests and was arrested for DUI.
During a further check inside the vehicle, deputies located numerous glass pipes and plastic tubes, some with burned narcotic residue. A black bag found near the driver’s seat held more drug paraphernalia including a glass vial containing heroin. A total of 4 grams of heroin was recovered.Deputies were dispatched to a home on Lariat Lane for a welfare check of a 90-year-old resident on behalf of a family member who does not live in the area. While inside the residence, deputies found numerous signs of drug paraphernalia inside indicating ongoing drug use.
When asked, Ramos admitted that he and his passenger had consumed meth and heroin in the vehicle at the Lariat Lane address just 40 minutes prior.
Ramos was transported to the Prescott Jail where he submitted to urine and blood tests. Ramos was booked into the Camp Verde Detention Center on the above charges. He has since been released on $7500 bond.
The elderly resident was in good condition but concerns related to the incident were reported to Adult Protective Services while family members seek professional assistance for their relative.