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The suspect in the theft of a Ramona ATM has been formally charged in Washington County District Court.

35-year-old Ronald Richards, of Channelview, Tex. was charged on Tuesday with second-degree burglary, grand larceny and unauthorized use of a vehicle.

According to the Ramona Police Department, in November 2024, Richards allegedly forcibly removed the outside doors of the ATM using a seatbelt, tow hooks and a chain. Richards allegedly stole approximately $38,000 from the ATM.

Additional details on Richards' alleged actions can be found here. The 2004 Gray GMC Yukon that Richards was driving was allegedly stolen.

According to the Ramona Police Department, DNA swabs and a DeWalt drill recovered at the scene was entered into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) received a positive link to Richards from the drill on June 10, 2025.

Harris County District Court in Texas issued a warrant on July 3, 2025. He was placed under arrest the same day.

Richards will appear in court again on March 6 at 9 a.m. His bond is set at $20,000.