Two Arrested After Stolen Trailer Recovered Near Del Rio

Del Rio police stopped a truck on November 11 after an officer recognized a white trailer that matched the description of one reported stolen earlier that day. Officers detained the driver, identified as Gerald Ramos, 40, and the passenger and registered owner, Joanna Saldua, 45. Investigators said the trailer's vehicle identification number had been tampered with and the license plate characters had been altered with black marker.

Ramos and Saldua were arrested and charged with Theft of Property with a reported value of at least $2,500 and less than $30,000. Both were processed by authorities and later released to the custody of the GEO Correctional Facility pending magistration. The initial report of the incident was published on November 13, 2025.

The charging range indicates that investigators and prosecutors view the alleged loss as substantial enough to be classified above simple misdemeanor thresholds. For local residents who rely on trailers for construction, ranching, or small business operations, thefts of this nature can impose immediate replacement costs and disrupt livelihoods. Alteration of VINs and plates is a common tactic used to obscure ownership and complicate recovery, which can increase investigative time and expense for owners and law enforcement.

The quick identification of the stolen trailer by an on duty officer underscores the role of routine patrols and timely reporting in recovering property. Residents are likely to see immediate benefits from that responsiveness in terms of property returned and potential deterrence of further thefts. The case now moves through the magistrate process where charges will be reviewed and magistrates will determine any bond or next court dates.

Anyone with information about this incident or similar thefts is encouraged to contact the Del Rio Police Department to assist ongoing investigations and help protect the community from further losses.