Man is arrested suspected of abusing his wife and destroying the Bible in Ponta Grossa
According to the Civil Police, the 45-year-old victim suffered frequent abuse, sexual violence, threats and was prohibited from attending church.
A 48-year-old man was arrested by the Civil Police, through the Ponta Grossa Women’s Police Station, on the morning of Friday (6), after reports of serious domestic and family violence against a 45-year-old woman. Among the reports presented are daily physical assaults, sexual violence, threats, coercion and social isolation.
According to the information released by the Civil Police, the suspect also prohibited the victim from attending the church and destroyed his Bible, in a context of violence and control over the routine of the woman.
The arrest took place in compliance with a court order issued by the 1st Domestic Violence Court of Ponta Grossa.
According to the Women’s Police Station, the reports point to a situation of family violence that was not limited to physical aggression.
In addition to allegations of sexual violence and threats, the investigator allegedly adopted behaviors of intimidation and control, restricting the freedom of the victim and their social conviviality.
One of the episodes highlighted by the Civil Police involves the prohibition of participation in religious activities. According to police reports, the man prevented the woman from attending church and destroyed her Bible.
These behaviors were reported in the midst of other situations of violence that motivated the action of the authorities.
After the execution of the arrest warrant, the team of the Women’s Police Station referred the man to the Public Chain of Ponta Grossa.
He remains at the disposal of the courts for legal proceedings.
The Civil Police did not inform, in the released statement, how long the reported situations had been happening nor did they provide additional details about the circumstances of the arrest.
The case remains under the responsibility of the competent authorities.
Domestic violence situations can involve physical assault, threats, sexual violence, intimidation, and controlling behaviors that restrict the victim’s freedom.
Women who face similar situations can seek guidance from the Women’s Service Center or the Women’s Police Station, through the phone 180.
In situations of emergency or immediate risk, the Military Police can be activated by 190.
The record of complaints is essential so that the authorities can assess the situation, investigate the facts and adopt the appropriate protection measures.
