"Investigators say Ramirez set multiple fires from the roadside as well as in wooded areas surrounding their home on land owned by others," the press release reads. Moreover, Ramirez allegedly committed similar crimes in 2020 as well.
Lee, who faces one count of simple arson, posted bond the same day she was arrested, but Ramirez, who faces two, remains at large. The LDAF is currently searching for him. In the meantime, spokesperson Veronica Mosgrove told KTBS 3 that people with information about the crimes or Ramirez's whereabouts are encouraged to call the LDAF Fire Hotline at 855-452-5323.
Six months ago, police in the small town of Westlake, Ohio found themselves with a similar situation on their hands when a 30-year-old woman set a Dumpster in a motel parking lot on fire in an effort to"rid the contents of snakes," according toWhile driving by the local Red Roof Inn Cleveland at 11:15 p.m. on November 20, officers spotted the conflagration, called the fire department, and went to investigate.
The officers were able to track the woman, who was found in possession of"suspected methamphetamine," down and checked her into the hospital"for care and evaluation." She and her boyfriend had recently been evicted from the hotel. Lee and Ramirez did not specify what, if any, species of snakes they were hoping to drive out of the area, but
Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)