York City man charged with break-in, threats at ex-girlfriend's apartment

Jesam Del Rio Ramirez, 23, accused of burglary, assault, and terroristic threats

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A 23-year-old York City man has been arrested and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, and making terroristic threats after allegedly breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment, shoving her to the floor, damaging property, and threatening her new boyfriend with a handgun.

Why it matters

Domestic violence and stalking incidents are an ongoing concern in the York area, with police responding to hundreds of such calls each year. This case highlights the potential for escalating tensions between former partners and the risks of firearms being involved in these types of disputes.

The details

According to court records, Jesam Del Rio Ramirez allegedly shoved his way into his ex-girlfriend's apartment on West King Street in York, breaking the lock on the door. He is accused of shoving the woman to the floor, yelling at her, and then producing a handgun and chambering a round while threatening to kill her new boyfriend. Ramirez then allegedly went upstairs and broke a TV and game console belonging to the new boyfriend before fleeing to the third floor, where police later located and arrested him.

  • The incident occurred around 5 p.m. on Monday, February 16, 2026.
  • Ramirez was arrested by York City Police on the same day, February 16, 2026.
  • Ramirez was released on $50,000 unsecured bail on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
  • A preliminary hearing in the case is scheduled for March 3, 2026.

The players

Jesam Del Rio Ramirez

A 23-year-old York City resident who has been charged with burglary, criminal mischief, simple assault, and making terroristic threats.

The ex-girlfriend

The victim in this case, whose apartment Ramirez is accused of breaking into and threatening her new boyfriend.

The new boyfriend

The current partner of Ramirez's ex-girlfriend, whose property Ramirez is accused of damaging.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on March 3 whether to allow Ramirez to remain free on bail or to hold him in custody pending trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for continued vigilance and support services to address domestic violence and stalking in the York community, as well as the importance of strong law enforcement response and judicial oversight to protect victims and hold perpetrators accountable.