Man is arrested after threatening wife with a knife in Ponta Grossa

A 46-year-old man was arrested on Friday morning in the Boa Vista region after failing to comply with a protective measure in Ponta Grossa. According to the Civil Police of Paraná (PCPR), the investigator went twice to the residence of the victim during the early hours, armed with a knife, made threats and damaged a freezer.

The arrest was carried out by police officers of the Ponta Grossa Women’s Police Station, in a Basic Health Unit (UBS) located in the Boa Vista region. The man was already subject to an emergency protective measure related to a case of violence against women.

According to the information passed on by the Civil Police, the investigator was aware of the judicial determination, but would have disrespected the restrictions imposed.

Suspect threatens victim with knife

According to the police report, during the early hours of Friday, the man drove twice to the woman's house, even though he was aware of the existence of the protective measure.

On occasion, he allegedly took a knife and threatened the victim. According to PCPR, the investigator several times hit a freezer that was in the residence, causing damage to the equipment.

The episodes were considered serious by the police authorities, mainly because of the alleged breach of a judicial decision aimed at the protection of women.

The case was accompanied by the Women’s Police Station, responsible for investigating occurrences of this nature in the municipality.

Delegate requested pre-trial detention

Given the circumstances presented, the delegate Cláudia Kruger, responsible for the police action in the case, represented the Justice for the preventive detention of the investigated.

The request was accepted, and the court order was issued. On the morning of Friday (13), police located the man in a Basic Health Unit in the Boa Vista region, where they served the arrest warrant.

After the police procedures, the investigator was referred to the Hildebrando de Souza Prison, in Ponta Grossa, where he remains at the disposal of the Justice.

Failure to comply with protective measures is a crime

Brazilian legislation provides for urgent protective measures to protect women in situations of domestic and family violence. Among the possible determinations are the prohibition of approach and contact with the victim.

Failure to comply with a protective measure constitutes a crime provided for in article 24-A of the Maria da Penha Law, with a penalty of imprisonment of two to five years and a fine, in accordance with current legislation.

In emergency situations, victims or witnesses can call the Military Police on the 190 phone. Ligue 180 also offers guidance and receives complaints related to violence against women.

Civil police did not disclose the identity of the victim, preserving his privacy.

 

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