Barahona.– Police officers assigned to the South Regional Directorate arrested In the municipality of Tamayo, Bahoruco province, a José Rocha Lunch, “Sayita”recognized offender who was actively sought for his alleged involvement in a double homicide occurred in 2023, in the Cambodia de Barahona sector.
The arrest occurred in compliance with the judicial order No. 589-01-2023-AJ-03378, after an intelligence and investigation work carried out by members of the institution of order.
Rocha Almonte, conside one of the most dangerous criminals in the province, He is accused of being the author of the death of Elvis Cuevas and Luis Alejandro López, who died from gunshot wounds product of old personal quarrels.
By the fact his son, Junier Rocha, also indicated for his criminal activities, is detained and receiving medical attention after being shot during a confrontation with a police patrol. At the time of his capture, an illegal gun was occupied.
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According to police files, Both Joseph and Junier Rocha They supposedly have a wide criminal history and face several pending cases before justice.
The detainee will be made available to the Public Ministry for the corresponding legal purposes.
