Ex-boyfriend of missing Warren mom Ashley Elkins is arrested [Video]

WARREN (WWJ) — The family of a missing Warren woman is devastated, as they now believe she was murdered.

Ashley Elkins hasn’t been seen or heard from since the morning of Jan. 2, when she left her home to run errands.

Elkins’ ex-boyfriend was arrested on Wednesday in Genesee County, and court records show he will be arraigned on Thursday on a charge of lying to a peace officer.

Elkins’ uncle, Attorney Maurice Morton, on Tuesday told WWJ Newsradio 950 that police wanted to meet with the family, and that they were “bracing for some critical information.”

Wednesday evening, Morton said they family was shattered by the news that police believe Elkins is dead — but they’re but relieved that there has been an arrest.

“It’s about justice,” Morton said. “Because there was a monster out there that took a very beautiful young lady away from us. And if you …