In Los Alcarrizos, Dominican Republic, the youth John Ángel, 19 years old, was handed over to the authorities today after a search carried out by his mother, who sought help to present him to the National Police.
The family motivation
Ángel’s mother explained that the decision to hand him over was made after learning that a classmate of his, Makenson, had died just before they were going to look for him at his home. The woman indicated that agents from the DICRIM had been searching for the young man and that even agents had come to the area the night before.
The initial resistance of the youth
When the agents arrived at the house, John Ángel showed reluctance to accompany them. He refused to dress and, after several insistences by his mother and others present, finally gave in to surrendering.
Statements from the youth
During the recorded interview at the scene, Ángel acknowledged having participated in multiple robberies of betting banks in the area. When asked if he considered what he was doing correct, he replied that, although he didn’t know about the others, for him it was. He also stated that his incursions were nocturnal and that they could obtain between RD$50,000 and RD$60,000 per establishment, a figure that has not been verified by the authorities.
When questioned about his fear of being located, he said that those who dedicate themselves to robbing must have “courage” and know what they are doing. When asked why he didn’t surrender after the incidents with his acquaintances, he expressed a resigned vision of his future and questioned what good it would be to stay alive if the same could happen to him.
The delivery and the subsequent process
Once under custody, the young man was transferred to the O-1 Juanita detachment, where he was received by Major Sánchez. There, the authorities indicated that he would undergo the corresponding procedure, including a medical evaluation, before being sent to the department responsible for continuing the investigations.
Reaction of the mother
Ángel’s mother stated that she was even willing to have her son be upset with her for handing him over, as she considered that putting him in the hands of the authorities was the option that could protect him at that moment. She also hoped that the process would help him reflect on his decisions.
Credits: diarioaldia.com
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