On September 20, 2025, at approximately 7:45 AM, El Paso County Sheriff’s Office Patrol deputies observed a Chevrolet pickup truck towing a Dodge Ram stopped westbound in a traffic lane near Meadowbrook Parkway and Woolsey Heights in the Cimarron Hills area of unincorporated El Paso County.
Deputies saw two adult passengers, a male and a female, inside the vehicle who appeared to be unconscious. Despite repeated announcements of “Sheriff’s Office” and knocking on the windows, the occupants did not respond. Multiple syringes were visible on the center console.
Deputies opened the driver’s door and identified the driver as 39-year-old Allison Ciaramitaro and the passenger as 42-year-old James Neeley. During the contact, Neeley spontaneously stated there were “firearms in the vehicle” but claimed they did not belong to him.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed:
- A loaded 9mm pistol
- A loaded, short-barreled 9mm rifle with no serial number, make, or model; the rifle was heavily painted and had a barrel shorter than 16 inches
- 6.28 grams of methamphetamine
- 8.78 grams of fentanyl (blue “M/30” pills)
- Multiple syringes, a pipe, tooter straws, and marijuana
- Burglary tools and a mask
A criminal history check showed Neeley has an extensive felony record, including a prior conviction for Aggravated Robbery.
James Neeley was transported to the El Paso County Jail and booked on the following charges:
- Special Offender
- Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Weapons by a Previous Offender
- Possessing a Dangerous Weapon
- Possession of Burglary Tools
Neeley is being held on a $50,000 bond.
Allison Ciaramitaro was served and released on a summons for Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance.
“This case highlights the dangers our deputies face daily when confronting drugs and illegal firearms in our community,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “Thanks to their quick actions, dangerous narcotics and untraceable weapons were taken off the streets. Unfortunately, weak laws in Colorado continue to allow dangerous and prolific criminals to cycle through the system, corrupting our communities and preying on the vulnerable. My Office remains fully committed to addressing the fentanyl crisis, holding repeat offenders accountable, and safeguarding the residents of the Pikes Peak region.”