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Alagoas police arrest man for threatening nephew and driver for drunk driving accident
In Alagoas, Brazil, a man was arrested in Palmeira dos Índios after allegedly threatening his 17-year-old nephew with a knife and a machete. The suspect, who appeared to be intoxicated, claimed he acted after discovering the teenager had stolen money from him. Police recovered a knife at the scene, and the suspect was taken to the Integrated Public Security Center.
In a separate incident in Arapiraca, a driver was arrested for causing a collision on the AL-486 highway. The driver, operating an S10, reportedly drove into oncoming traffic and struck a Uno, injuring two people before fleeing. Police later located the driver in Craíbas; a breathalyzer test revealed an alcohol level of 0.99 mg/L. The individual faces charges including culpable bodily injury and driving under the influence.
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Arapiraca · Military Police of Alagoas · Palmeira dos Índios
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] A driver was arrested in Arapiraca after driving into oncoming traffic, causing an accident that injured two people, and fleeing the scene. www.tnh1.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Officers found a knife near the suspect, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol during the arrest. estadaoalagoas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The suspect claimed the threat was a reaction to the teenager allegedly stealing money from him. estadaoalagoas.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The driver in the Arapiraca accident tested at 0.99 mg/L of alcohol during a breathalyzer test. www.tnh1.com.br
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A man was arrested in Palmeira dos Índios for allegedly threatening his 17-year-old nephew with a knife and a machete. estadaoalagoas.com.br