According to the latest data released by the Institute of Public Security (ISP), from January to November 2024, 28,023 vehicle thefts were recorded across the state, which means that there was a 36% increase in this type of crime compared to 2023 (20,577). Only in the Rio de Janeiro city, there were 15,762 car thefts, 39% more than in 2023 (11,351).
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According to a survey by Fogo Cruzado, 16 people were hit by gunfire when they mistakenly entered Rio’s favelas during the year 2024. According to the institute, this is the highest number of victims shot for confusing the route since 2016. Still, according to the survey, 50 people have been shot when they miss the path on the streets of Greater Rio in the last eight years, of which 10 have died. The study also points out that Complexo de Israel was the region with the highest number of people shot when entering communities, totaling 10 injured.
20/12/2024 – Three men were arrested on Friday night (20/12) on suspicion of robbing residents of a building on Avenida Rainha Elizabeth, in Copacabana, South Zone. According to the Military Police, the suspects rented a property in the building and were stealing belongings, such as jewelry, watches, and money. No one was injured.
21/12/2024 – Police officers from the 6th Precinct (Cidade Nova) arrested, on Saturday (21/12), a man who assaulted his partner and kept her in a private prison in the community of Querosene, in the Complexo de São Carlos, in the Rio Comprido neighborhood, downtown Rio. According to the investigations, the prisoner is known for composing funk songs for drug traffickers in the region. The arrest happened after the victim managed to contact the police station to report the case.
22/12/2024 – Agents of the Narcotics Repression Police Station (DRE) arrested, on Sunday (22/12), a drug dealer who sold drugs inside his apartment in Copacabana, South Zone. On the property, agents seized narcotics, precision scales, and material for fractionation, storage, and packaging of drugs.
22/12/2024 – A 30-year-old woman was stabbed to death by her ex-partner, on Sunday night (22/12), in Vila Cruzeiro, in Complexo da Penha, North Zone. According to witness reports, the victim fought with her ex-boyfriend, 31, and ended up being injured with knife blows. The man was arrested.
22/12/2024 – A man was shot dead on Sunday afternoon (22/12) in Morro dos Macacos, in Vila Isabel, North Zone. According to the Military Police, agents of the Pacifying Police Unit of Morro dos Macacos (UPP/Macacos) were called to an occurrence of finding a corpse inside the community. On Saturday there were reports of shootings in the favela.
22/12/2024 – A 27-year-old motorcycle courier was shot dead during an attempted robbery in the early hours of Sunday (22/12), on Avenida Brasil, close to Fazenda Botafogo, North Zone. According to his family, he was working as a motorcycle taxi driver for an app when he was surprised by robbers. The bandits did not take anything.
23/12/2024 – Two doctors who were on their way to the Albert Schweitzer Hospital had their car stolen by four armed bandits on two motorcycles on Avenida Brasil, on Monday (23/12). The crime took place at Fazenda Botafogo, in the North Zone of Rio. The bandits fled with the vehicle.
23/12/2024 – A drug dealer considered one of the main Third Pure Command (TCP) car thieves, in addition to participating in the clashes against the CV in Morro dos Macacos, was arrested by the 22DP (Penha) on Monday (23/12) in front of Shopping Boulevard, on Teodoro da Silva Street, in Vila Isabel, North Zone. He was caught taking weapons and ammunition to São Carlos hill, in Estácio.
23/12/2024 – An action by the Civil Police, on Monday (23/12), seized thousands of objects that simulate gel gun toys, called by the police as simulacra of firearms, in Madureira, North Zone. According to the Corporation, nine people were taken to the police station to provide clarifications. The agents highlighted that the drills were intended for illegal commercialization.
23/12/2024 – On Monday (23/12), military police from the 41st BPM (Irajá) were called to prevent a robbery on Avenida Brasil, near Coelho Neto, North Zone. During the escape attempt, the vehicle fell into the channel of the Acari River. There was an armed confrontation, but no one was injured. The criminals managed to escape.
23/12/2024 – On Monday (23/12), federal police officers served an arrest and personal search warrant at Galeão International Airport, on Ilha do Governador, North Zone, against one of the members of a criminal organization specializing in robberies of bank branches. The prisoner worked as a private security guard at the airport and participated in an attack on the Caixa Econômica Federal branch in Praça do Cocotá, on Ilha do Governador, on 11 May 2023.
24/12/2024 – A 26-year-old woman was shot in the head during an approach by the Federal Highway Police (PRF) on the Washington Luís Highway (BR-040), in front of Carrefour, on Tuesday night (24/12). Her father, who was driving the vehicle, said that when he heard the vehicle’s siren, he turned on the turn signal to pull over, but the agents had already gotten out of the vehicle shooting. In a statement, the PRF said that the Internal Affairs Office is investigating the case, and the agents were removed from all activities.
25/12/2024 – A criminal armed with a rifle was shot on Wednesday morning (25/12), during a confrontation with military police in Caju, Port Zone. According to the PM, agents of the 4th BPM (São Cristóvão) were acting in the region when they located the man. Upon noticing the presence of the military, the bandit fired, causing a confrontation.
25/12/2024 – A car driver was robbed in Grajaú, North Zone, on Wednesday morning (25/12). The bandits committed the robbery in front of a Civil Police vehicle, which was parked on Rua Caruaru, and fled.
25/12/2024 – A music producer who was about to be executed by the “drug court” was rescued by civil police officers on Wednesday (25/12), in Caju, Port Zone. The case was being monitored by specialized police officers from the Civil Police, who used a helicopter and an armored vehicle in the operation. There was a shootout, one bandit was arrested, and the others fled. A rifle was seized.
