Washington County investigators arrests man for recruiting juveniles for criminal activity

The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Rogelio Ramirez today on a warrant for Soliciting a Minor to Join or Remain a Member of a Criminal Gang, Organization, or Enterprise.

Detectives with WCSO received information that Ramirez was allegedly recruiting juveniles to become involved in criminal activity. During further investigation, Mr. Ramirez was also charged with Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms.

As part of this ongoing investigation, the WCSO is asking any parents who believe their child was recruited by Ramirez or his associates to please contact the Washington County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division at (479) 444-5712.