The state of Baja California top public safety official was dismissed Monday after days of rumors about his departure
Baja California’s top cop and public safety official was recently dismissed.
Baja California Governor confirmed Monday rumors regarding the departure of Secretary of Public Safety Gilberto Landeros-Briseño.
In a prepared statement, the governor’s office said the state official was succeeded by General Leopoldo Aguilar-Durán.
In the statement, the governor thanked Landeros-Briseño for his effort during 2022 to work for peace and wellbeing of Baja California families.
The new secretary has 34 years of expertise with the Department of National Defense, where he has held several positions and received recognitions, including those related to dismantling of drug smuggling organizations.
Aguilar-Durán holds a master’s degree in Security and National Defense in the Dominican Republic and three other master’s degrees and a bachelor’s degree in military administration.
He also holds certifications in other areas, including one in civil matters with the US Army.
Gov. Avila said Aguilar-Durán is a military with extended experience and knowledge in public safety, as well as abilities in strategy design to bring peace to Baja California.
The general said the public safety strategy — that has been questioned by nonprofit organizations and business associations — will move forward under coordination by Gov. Avila by working in intelligence and data management to strengthen operations, coordination and outreach activities.
Presumed kidnapping reported
Three men were allegedly kidnapped early Saturday in a rural town, according to police reports.
The incident was reported to the police at 5 a.m. in the Ejido Chiapas II rural town.
The report said a 22-year-old man, a 46-year-old man and a third man were kidnapped in the area.
A woman told Mexicali Police officers several unidentified armed men dressed with dark colored clothes took Alberto Lopez Campos, 22, from his residence.
Another woman told the authorities the suspects took her father, who was identified as Armando Campos Ramirez, 42.
The police were also told the third kidnapped man was identified as Eduardo Figueroa Hernandez, whose age was not immediately available.
The police have not found the kidnapped individuals.
Trio caught for attempted homicide
Three men were arrested on Christmas Day for attempted homicide.
La Voz newspaper said Cristian Martin, 33, Joshua Gerardo, 21, and Cristian Gadiel, 21, were arrested Sunday in the Fraccionamiento Rincones de Puebla area in southeastern Mexicali.
A victim told the police the suspects were allegedly chasing him. Suddenly, the suspects presumably assaulted the victim.
The individuals fled on a black Chevrolet Tahoe that was eventually found and stopped by the San Luis Highway.
The police found inside the vehicle a .40 mm caliber firearm and a bullet cartridge.
Two dead shot in separate incidents
Two men were shot to death Monday in separate incidents, the police said.
One of the cases was reported to the police at 2:08 p.m. Monday in the intersection of Río Armería Street and Casas Grandes Street in the Fraccionamiento Mirasol area.
The victim was found lying on the ground.
Witnesses told the police the victim was observed in an argument with another individual. Later, the victim was chased by several individuals.
One of the suspects shot at the victim, witnesses said.
The victim was identified only as Miguel, 41, who had a cross-shaped tattoo in the chest and another one on the left arm that had a heart, a shamrock, a diamond and spades.
The victim was dressed on a green and brown shirt, blue denim jeans and black tennis shoes.
According to the reports the victim had gunshot wounds in the face and the chest.
The police found at the scene four 9 mm caliber bullet casings.
The second incident was reported at 10:25 p.m. in the Colonia Esperanza area.
A reporting party told the police a man was lying on the ground with blood stains around.
Upon arrival, police officers requested help from the Red Cross.
Paramedics declared the man dead.
Last Saturday, four individuals were shot to death in the same area.
Additional murders reported
Two more homicides were reported days ago in a neighborhood located west of the Civic Center for a total of seven murders in the area.
The most recent incident was reported Tuesday at 9:12 p.m.
A shooting was reported to the police in the Colonia Esperanza area.
Upon arrival, the police found a witness who told officers the injured individuals were inside an apartment.
Red Cross paramedics declared the men dead.
One of the individuals was described as a man in his mid-40s who was dressed in a blue jacket, blue denim jeans and black tennis shoes.
The second victim was described as a 50-year-old man who was dressed with a green jacket, black denim jeans and red tennis shoes.
Molotov cocktails pitcher indicted
A man who allegedly attempted to murder a woman back on Dec. 12 with Molotov cocktails was indicted by a state judge, the Attorney General’s office said.
The judge determined to keep the suspect in prison during trial and gave prosecutors two months to close the investigation.
The authorities said on Dec. 12 the suspect allegedly arrived at the victim’s residence by Rosario Avenue in the Colonia Ampliación Lucerna area and ignited a Molotov cocktail that was allegedly thrown against the victim.
Moments later, the suspect allegedly took a second Molotov cocktail and threw it to the home’s second floor.
The suspect was accused of dangerous assault and property damage.
Beauty salon robbery suspects indicted
Two men were indicted by a state judge for their alleged involvement in a Nov. 29 armed robbery of a beauty salon, the state Attorney General’s office said.
The authorities said the judge indicted Jesús Adolfo and Jordi Uriel for the robbery reported a month ago in the business located by República de Colombia Street in the Colonia Alamitos area.
According to the authorities the suspects and other individuals arrived at the scene and threatened customers and employees with a machine gun.
The suspects took a smart watch, two iPhones 12, a couple of Gucci sunglasses, purses and two Jeep vehicles.
According to the agency the vehicles were eventually found in the Sonoyta town in the state of Sonora.
The judge decided to keep the suspects in prison during trial and gave prosecutors two months to close the investigation.
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