Montgomery County K-9 Helps Capture Suspect After Knife Threat

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A dangerous domestic situation in Montgomery County ended safely Sunday night thanks to quick work by deputies and a sharp-nosed K-9. Deputies were called to a home after a woman reported that a man inside the residence was threatening her and her children with a knife. The suspect, identified as Jordan X. Ramirez, was no longer visible when deputies arrived, so they safely removed the woman and her children before calling in a K-9 unit to search the home. The K-9, named Hanz, quickly located Ramirez hiding in a closet, and he was taken into custody without further incident.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the important role that law enforcement K-9 units can play in safely apprehending suspects and resolving dangerous situations, especially in domestic violence cases where the safety of victims is paramount. The quick actions of the deputies and the K-9 unit likely prevented a potentially tragic outcome.

The details

When deputies arrived at the home, the suspect, Jordan X. Ramirez, was no longer visible. Officers safely removed the woman and her children from the home, but believed Ramirez was still inside. Deputies then called in a Montgomery County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit, and Deputy Warner and K-9 Hanz began searching the residence. Hanz quickly located Ramirez hiding in a closet, and the suspect was taken into custody without further incident.

• On March 8th, around 8:05 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the home.
• The suspect, Jordan X. Ramirez, was safely taken into custody that same night.

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What’s next

Following the arraignment in the Town of Amsterdam Court, Ramirez was remanded to the Montgomery County Correctional Facility without bail.