# Criminal and police investigations in Brazil > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-and-police-investigations-in-brazil > Updated: 2026-08-31T12:13:59.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Authorities in Brazil are investigating several criminal and police-related incidents across different regions. In Porto Alegre, a 22-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of omission following the death of her four-year-old niece, who died from polytrauma. The child was allegedly assaulted by the woman’s partner, who is already in custody; investigators noted the woman waited approximately three hours before seeking medical assistance. In Teresina, the Military Police Internal Affairs department launched an investigation into officers who mistakenly arrested a businessman, Carlos Valnez Gomes Filho, after confusing him with a suspect in a bar fight. The man was released following a custody hearing. Additionally, in Pouso Alegre, Minas Gerais, police are investigating a 15-year-old male for the suspected killing of five family cats after the minor allegedly posted images of the animals on social media. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Brazil reports child death investigation, wrongful arrest, and animal cruelty case Various incidents in Brazil include the arrest of a woman for alleged omission in a child's death, a wrongful arrest of a businessman in Teresina, and an investigation into a teenager for animal cruelty. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-reports-child-death-investigation-wrongful-arrest-and-animal-cruelty-case ### 2026-08-19: Animal welfare and theft incidents reported in Brazil Reports emerge of a dead horse found near a Brazilian highway and the arrest of three people in Pará for stealing and slaughtering a high-value breeding bull. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-welfare-and-theft-incidents-reported-in-brazil --- Cite as: Criminal and police investigations in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-and-police-investigations-in-brazil