Police officer detained in Oruro for assaulting pregnant ex-partner aged 34
The FELCV in Oruro apprehended a police officer accused of striking his pregnant ex-partner in the Vinto zone on 18 October.
Police officer apprehended after attacking pregnant ex-partner in Vinto, Oruro
The Special Force for Violence Prevention (FELCV) in Oruro detained an agent of the Bolivian Police accused of physically assaulting his ex-partner, a 34-year-old woman who is pregnant. The incident occurred on the morning of Sunday 18 October on Panamerican Avenue in the Vinto zone of the Oruro capital, according to lapatria.bo.
In accordance with an official report from Captain Fabiana Mercado, departmental director of the FELCV, the unit became aware of the case at approximately 09:00 hours. The aggressor, aged 34, went to the victim's home after learning of her pregnancy and reacted with violence: he struck her multiple times in the face and stomach.
A family member provided immediate assistance to the victim, who was taken to FELCV headquarters to formally file a complaint. Officers from the Criminal Intelligence Department (DIC) activated an operation that resulted in the apprehension of the suspect. During identification procedures it was confirmed that the detained man is an active police officer.
The apprehended man was handed over to the Public Ministry while the investigation process continues.
Captain Mercado noted that, following the corresponding medical evaluation, the victim's state of health is stable, although she presents visible injuries and bruising on her face as a result of the assault. The FELCV is continuing its investigation to clarify the circumstances of the incident.
Source: Google News BO — Crime