Ex-Sheriff’s Office deputy accused of inappropriate relationship

A former 10-year veteran of the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office turned himself in to authorities on Oct. 1 after being accused of having a sexual relationship with a person behind bars.

Tomas Ramirez, 50, had a warrant issued for his arrest after being charged with violating the civil rights of a person in custody or under supervision, allegedly having an improper relationship with an inmate, a second-degree felony.

On Sept. 23, the Colorado County Detention Center received information about the alleged relationship between Ramirez and the inmate. Due to Ramirez’s connection with the Colorado County Sheriff’s Office, the Texas Rangers were called in to aid in investigating the case.