2005News

Arrests in Capotillo

During the first five days of the application of the security plan in Capotillo, the Police have arrested 89 persons, 75 of them during raids. According to police reports, 13 were kept in prison because they were driving motorcycles without documents or were carrying knives. The remainder was freed when it was determined they were not being wanted by the justice department. Police representative Brawn Perez said they selectively arrest citizens the fit the profile of suspect and investigate them in the police station. If they are not wanted by the justice department, they are freed. The Harley Davidsons that were recently assigned for the patrolling of this area of Santo Domingo, have become the center of attraction, drawing groups of individuals to inspect them every time one stops at a corner. Half of the 14 Harleys serve in the mornings and the other half in the afternoons. None serves at night, something that is criticized by residents in the area.