Vivek Ramaswamy Bodyguard Justin Salsburey Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Justin Salsburey, a former bodyguard for Vivek Ramaswamy's family, was arrested on Dec 30 for trafficking fentanyl and meth. Explore the details of the Ohio arrest.
The shield meant to protect a family was allegedly fueling a crisis. Justin Salsburey, who served as a family bodyguard for former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, is now facing serious felony charges for drug trafficking.
Vivek Ramaswamy Bodyguard Arrest Details in Ohio
According to reports from Boing Boing and local law enforcement, Justin Salsburey, 43, and his wife, Ruthann Rankin, were taken into custody on December 30, 2025, in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Salsburey's connection to Ramaswamy has turned what might have been a routine local arrest into a national headline.
While roughly 18,000 such cases occur annually across the U.S., the arrest of a high-profile figure's security personnel raises significant questions about vetting processes. Salsburey was tasked with the intimate safety of the Ramaswamy family while allegedly participating in the illicit drug trade.
Trafficking Charges: Fentanyl, Meth, and Speed
The charges leveled against the couple are severe. Investigators allege they were trafficking fentanyl, methamphetamine, and speed. Ramaswamy, known for his outspoken stance on law and order and the fentanyl epidemic, has yet to issue a comprehensive statement regarding his former employee's arrest.
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