The authorities continue this Monday the search for the fugitive Alexis Alicea Torres, alias 34-year-old “Popol”, accused of drugging, impregnating and locking up his daughter in 2020, when the minor was 13 years old.
During Sunday afternoon, agents entered the homes of relatives of the fugitive. In addition, personnel from the Electric Power Authority (PREPA) and the Department of Natural Resources (DRNA) joined the operation to guide the agents through irrigation canals.
THE MOST RECENT OF THE CASE
- Police Commissioner Antonio López confirmed that the man has received death threats in the midst of his search.
- It is alleged that they found clues while they were searching the wooded area of Lajas Arriba.
- Police on Saturday deployed agents with SUVs and a helicopter.
- Confidence has been received from residents of the area, that they have spotted Torres.
Police requested citizen cooperation to find his whereabouts. If you have information about where it is, you can contact 787-343-2020.
“You don’t sleep thinking about what he’s going to do,” said a citizen.
WHAT HAS TRANSCENDED
Telenoticias sources reported that Alicea Torres climbed a residence and took clothes and canned food.
During the early hours of Saturday, the operation was suspended after a pistol, ammunition, a machete, a cell phone charger and clothes were seized on Friday night in an air-conditioned room in a dairy in the Lajas Arriba neighborhood.
According to preliminary information, the establishment is located near the residence of Alicea Torres and at some point, they assume she worked there.
During the operation, the authorities deployed the canine unit and asked residents of the area to enter their homes.
They deploy the canine unit in the place that is located near his residence and at some point the accused worked there.
Earlier, the authorities were investigating whether a bakery in the area was supplying food to the accused.
“We understand that they are giving him help, they are giving him food. We are aware that there is a bakery that is giving food to this person. We know that they bring him food on a four-track,” said Police Commissioner Antonio López Figueroa.
The Police Commissioner recalled that it is a serious offense to provide assistance to a fugitive from justice.
On Thursday, police raided an abandoned residence Thursday afternoon. Different units of the Uniformed participated in the operation.
Earlier they would have spotted him, but he managed to escape.
Earlier it was reported that they are investigating whether there are other victims Alicea Torres. “This investigation has not concluded,” they said in a press release.
The subject – considered armed and dangerous – is traveling in a red and black Jeep Cherokee from the 1989 IQZ-930 plate.
The board is IQZ-930.
The man faces charges for violations of articles 131 CP (Incest), 283 CP (Threat or Intimidation of Witnesses), and article 59 (Mistreatment), of Law 246, Law for the Safety, Well-being and Protection of Minors.
Judge Sinia Pérez Correa, of the Mayagüez Court, issued an arrest warrant for Alicea Torres on Tuesday and set her on $1 million bail.
In addition, prosecutors filed charges against Liz Anette Rodriguez Gonzalezwife of the defendant, since, together with Alicea Torres, they allegedly deprived the minor of her freedom, leaving her locked up in the residence with the infant.
Rodríguez González was given a $15,000 bond, which he provided, for which he was released under electronic supervision until the day of the Preliminary Hearing.
“If he is bad, she was worse,” said a woman, about the subject’s wife, who also faces charges.
THEY INVESTIGATED SINCE MARCH
The Family Department (DF) reported this Wednesday that the case had been investigated for months.
The agency assumed provisional custody of the victim, who is now 15 years old, and her 1-year-old baby as of March 30.
Likewise, the DF holds custody of another minor under the age of 3, the brother of the 15-year-old girl and part of the family nucleus. It was reported that all minors are protected and in good health.
“Although the case is publicly known today, we have been involved in the investigation for months, collaborating with the authorities and, most importantly, protecting minors and providing them with the necessary attention to be able to cope with this situation,” the interim secretary, Ciení, said in writing. Rodriguez.
“This case is the result of an investigation in conjunction with the Division of Sexual Crimes and Child Abuse of the Police and the Department of Justice. It is an extremely sad event and one that causes great consternation, in addition to the public repudiation of this type of actions,” he added.
