Narcotics, a Gun, and Evasion, 3 Arrested in Indian Springs, INDIAN SPRINGS, March 3, 2023 - On Thursday, March 2, 2023, the Polk County Sheriff's Office received a call for service in reference to a disorderly conduct, involving a weapon, at a residence off of Windham Trail, in the Indian Springs subdivision.
Deputies quickly responded; however, the suspect, later identified as David Erick Roberds, 33, of Livingston, ran into the woods prior to their arrival. Deputies and Detectives flooded the area to search for Roberds, and located two additional subjects whom the detectives immediately knew to be Christine Marie Ferris, 32, of Livingston, and Ramon Joseph Lalumandier, 25, also of Livingston. Both subjects also fled on ATV’s and were subsequently found at their residence in the area of Ole Long Pull Road.
Through their investigation, Narcotics Detectives were able to obtain sufficient probable cause for the application of a search warrant on this residence. A search warrant was obtained and a search of the residence revealed marijuana, a firearm, a large amount of methamphetamine, and items used to distribute the illegal narcotics.
Roberds was later found in the area near his residence and was arrested and charged with Evading Arrest/Detention with Previous Conviction (felony).
Both Ferris and Lalumandier, were also arrested and taken to the Polk County Jail and booked on the following charges:
Christine Ferris: Manufacture and/or Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 >=4g<200g (F1) Resisting Arrest, Search, and/or Seizure (MA) Fleeing a Police Officer (MB) Possession of Marijuana (MB) Operating an Off-Highway Vehicle on a Public Roadway (MC)
Ramon Lalumandier: Manufacture and/or Delivery of Controlled Substance in Penalty Group 1 >=4g<200g (F1) Fleeing a Police Officer (MB) Possession of Marijuana (MB) Driving while License Invalid without Proof of Insurance (MB) Expired Registration (MC)
Christine Marie Ferris, 32, of Livingston
Ramon Joseph Lalumandier, 25, of Livingston
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