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  • Sammy Pete Vega

    Weld County Sheriff

    Sammy Pete Vega

  • Alfredo Vega-Gonzalez

    Weld County Sheriff

    Alfredo Vega-Gonzalez

  • Eloy Corona Dominguez

    Weld County Sheriff

    Eloy Corona Dominguez

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Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the discovery of a body found in a burned truck last month in Weld County.

Alfredo Vega-Gonzalez, 45, and Eloy Corona Dominguez, 28, were arrested Tuesday in connection with the death, which is being investigated as a homicide, according to the sheriff’s office.

Vega-Gonzalez is being held on suspicion of accessory to second-degree murder, identity theft, possession of a forged instrument and criminal possession of an ID document, according to a news release.

Dominguez is being held on suspicion of accessory to second-degree murder.

The victim has been identified as Emmanuel Baca Ramirez, 30, of Midland, Texas.

On Dec. 21 the sheriff’s office arrested Sammy Pete Vega, 24, as a suspect in the case. Vega is being held on suspicion of second-degree murder.

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