Moderators Moderator_03 Posted September 9 Moderators Share Posted September 9 Quote The Murder of Panamanian Police Sergeant Jonathan Espinoza September 8, 2024 Following the murder of Sergeant Jonathan Espinoza, which occurred on the night of Thursday, September 5, in Ciudad Radial, a district of Juan Díaz, the National Police surrounded the area in search of more people involved in the homicide. Espinoza, 29, a member of the National Police Intelligence Directorate, was shot several times while carrying out surveillance work at a convenience store on Calle 14. A 55-year-old woman, identified as the victim’s ex-partner and former captain of the National Police, has been arrested. Commissioner Edgardo Núñez reported that, in collaboration with the Public Prosecutor’s Office, 30 raids have been carried out, resulting in the arrest of more than 13 people linked to different crimes. “We will not rest until all those involved, who have already been identified, are arrested and brought before the authorities,” said the director general of the National Police, Jaime Fernández. In response to the incident, intensive operations have been carried out in Ciudad Radial and surrounding areas. During these actions, illicit substances were seized and a vehicle reported stolen was recovered. In addition, 52 checkpoints have been established, allowing for the verification of 6,681 people, 20 motorcycles, 750 vehicles, and the issuance of 67 tickets for traffic violations. The Homicide and Femicide Section of the Metropolitan Prosecutor’s Office achieved the legalization of the arrest and the indictment of charges for aggravated intentional homicide, attempted homicide and robbery against the only person arrested so far for this case. The hearing was chaired by Judge Raúl Urriola, who ordered provisional detention due to the seriousness of the events. Preliminary investigations reveal that the victim had received previous threats and that the accused was near the scene at the time of the attack. Seconds after her arrival, an armed man entered the convenience store and shot the police officer. The National Police is offering a $2,000 reward to anyone who provides information leading to the capture of those responsible. Citizens can call 104, 524-2514, or 511-9081 to collaborate with information. https://newsroompanama.com/2024/09/08/the-murder-of-panamanian-police-sergeant-jonathan-espinoza/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Moderator_03 Posted September 13 Author Moderators Share Posted September 13 Quote New Arrest for the Murder of 29 Year Old National Police Sergeant Jonathan Espinoza September 12, 2024 As of September 12, three people have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the murder of National Police Sergeant Jonathan Espinoza, 29 years old. The homicide occurred on September 5, 2024 in the Ciudad Radial sector, Juan Díaz district. The Public Prosecutor’s Office and the National Police reported on Thursday the arrest of a man in the Veranillo sector, district of San Miguelito. This person is linked to investigations for the crime of homicide and attempted homicide. Espinoza, a member of the National Police Intelligence Directorate, was shot several times while performing surveillance work at a convenience store on Calle 14 in Ciudad Radial. An employee of this establishment was also injured in the attack. The first person arrested in this case is a retired captain of the National Police, who was identified as the former partner of Sergeant Espinoza. The second arrest, of a man, was made during a raid on a residence in Torrijos Carter, San Miguelito. According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Espinoza had received threats before his murder. https://newsroompanama.com/2024/09/12/new-arrest-for-the-murder-of-29-year-old-national-police-sergeant-jonathan-espinoza/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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