Suspects surrender to police in Dominican Republic crime cases

Several individuals wanted by judicial authorities have surrendered to the National Police in the Dominican Republic following various violent incidents.

In Santiago, Yermy de Jesús Peralta Mena and Christopher Gracias Sandoval surrendered in connection with an aggravated robbery at a grocery store in Licey al Medio. The incident, which occurred on September 14, resulted in the death of merchant Wilton Miguel Arias Arias after he succumbed to gunshot wounds.

In San Francisco de Macorís, three men surrendered for separate offenses. Carlos Manuel Martínez Flores is wanted for an attempted homicide dating back to March 2023. Wilson Rodríguez surrendered regarding an incident involving gunfire directed at a police patrol, and Levinthon Manuel Tavera Rodríguez surrendered for an alleged assault involving a bladed weapon.

Additionally, Jariel Rosario Ramos and Jhasniel José Estévez surrendered to the DICRIM in San Francisco de Macorís. They are suspected of involvement in the August 16 death of Joel Muñoz Almanzar, who was fatally shot at his residence. All surrendered individuals have been placed in police custody and are being transferred to the Public Ministry for legal proceedings.