From January to December 2016, the Judicial Investigation Organization (OIJ) received more than 90,000 complaints of different types of crimes. These allegations represent cases related to fraud, crimes against life, among others. However, most of them answered property crimes, such as theft of a cellphone. Of these complaints, 29,727 cases went to the Public Ministry, […]
Archives for January 4, 2017
Discussions and irregular parkings are the most common problems in Zapote fairground
Fights between 2 or more people and vehicles parked in irregular places are the most common offenses in Zapote fairground. There have been 28 cases of public riots while the Municipal Police have intervened 45 vehicles for parking on yellow line or exits of ambulances and patrols. In addition, according to information from the National […]
First child of 2017 was born in Pérez Zeledón
After only eight minutes of 2017, a baby was born the delivery room of Fernando Escalante Pradilla Hospital, in Pérez Zeledón. The first person to be born in the country this year was a girl from Coto Brus. Her mother was transferred to the medical center from the San Vito Hospital on December 31st because […]
Danish wanted for fraud was arrested in Puerto Viejo
On Monday, law enforcement officials and the Tourist Police arrested a Lebanese naturalized Danish man wanted for an alleged fraud in Puerto Viejo, Cahuita (Southern Limón). The subject is named Khater and there is a complaint against him for alleged involvement in a fraud, to the detriment of a female resident in Quepos, Puntarenas. The […]
Bridge over Virilla River will close at 10:30 p.m.
The bridge over Virilla River in the General Cañas road will be closed at 10:30 p.m. and not at 10:00 p.m. as it was originally scheduled. The measure is taken to facilitate the return of people who go to the 90-minute ‘match for life’ that will be developed in the National Stadium. The Transit Police […]
Palmares Festival will start next week!
Palmares Festival will start on January 12th and it will run until March 24th. The Palmareña Civic Association (ACP), which organized the event, declared that this year, the celebrations will offer 5 novelties: 1. Barra Imperial and Hard Rock Cafe will offer a “lounge” proposal, which, according to the organizers, will provide more comfort to […]