A Bridgeport man was arrested in the early morning hours of Tuesday, November 9, 2021 and charged for his involvement in a series of crimes that occurred on October 13, when he assaulted and robbed a female victim of her vehicle at gunpoint, and fled from officers to avoid his immediate capture. Jose Francisco Ramos, age 52, of 863 Colorado Avenue was apprehended by US Marshals at his residence in Bridgeport, and was transported to the Trumbull Police Department where he was charged for his involvement in numerous crimes to include domestic violence.
On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at around 7:40 AM, Trumbull Police received multiple calls about an armed carjacking at an office building on Corporate Drive, where a gun was displayed. The victim reported that as she arrived for work and was sitting in her car was when the suspect, later identified as her ex-boyfriend Ramos, appeared and pointed a firearm at her. Ramos then forced his way into her vehicle and a struggle ensued. As Ramos physically forced the victim further into her vehicle he entered the driver’s seat, where the victim had been seated, and he continued to assault the victim. Ramos eventually put the vehicle into drive and attempted to drive away with the victim still inside. The victim, who was in fear for her life, managed to put the vehicle back into park, and escaped out of the passenger’s side door of her vehicle before Ramos fled in her car. Responding officers located the fleeing vehicle driven by Ramos, but he continued to flee, driving recklessly, and struck another vehicle as he eluded his immediate capture.
The female victim sustained minor injuries due to the assault and escape, so Trumbull EMS responded to treat and transport her to Bridgeport Hospital for further treatment and evaluation. No other injuries were reported.
There is an active restraining order in place for the victim against Ramos, and there are several outstanding warrants for the arrest of Ramos, by another local police agency, for similar domestic related crimes he has committed against this victim. Ramos also had another active arrest warrant from Trumbull police for several crimes he had previously committed against her.
On September 30, this victim reported to the Trumbull Police that while she was at work, she would find minor damage to her vehicle. She immediately became frightened as this was a sign that Ramos, whom she has an active restraining order against, would do this to let her know that he is around. Ramos had also constantly attempted to contact the victim while she was at work during this time. Trumbull Police investigation determined that Ramos violated the active restraining order and an arrest warrant was eventually issued for this incident.
At Trumbull Police Headquarters, Ramos was processed and charged with Reckless Endangerment 1st degree, Kidnapping 2nd degree with a firearm, Larceny 2nd degree, Robbery 1st degree, Breach of Peace, Stalking 1st degree, Weapons in an Motor Vehicle, Criminal violation of a Restraining Order, Criminal use of a weapon, Assault 3rd degree, Engaging Police in Pursuit, Reckless Driving, Operating under suspension, Evading Responsibility. He was held on a $500,000 court set bond for the October 13 incidents.
Ramos also was served on the arrest warrant for the September 30th incident charging him with Violation of a Restraining Order and Harassment. Ramos was held on a $50,000 bond for these charges. Ramos is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court for arraignment on November 9, 2021 for all Trumbull offenses.