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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Inspection finds anabolic steroids and weight loss medications in locked drawer of gym in MG

A joint operation by police and health officials in Brazil led to the discovery of illegal steroids and weight loss medications in a gym following anonymous complaints.

Feb 25 • 15:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two men are arrested suspected of killing a young man in a shooting attack and leaving an elderly woman injured, in PB

Two men have been arrested in Patos, Brazil, for their alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 22-year-old man and the injury of a 73-year-old woman.

Feb 25 • 09:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead and elderly woman injured during attack in Sertão da Paraíba

A 22-year-old man was shot dead in Patos, Brazil, leaving an elderly woman injured during the incident.

Feb 24 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested for drug trafficking and mistreatment of baby in the interior of MG

A couple in Patos de Minas, Brazil, was arrested for drug trafficking and mistreatment of their four-month-old baby after police acted on an anonymous tip.

Feb 21 • 20:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba charges 32 people for being part of a criminal faction involved in drug trafficking

The Public Prosecutor's Office of Paraíba has charged 32 individuals with being part of a drug trafficking criminal faction in the Patos region.

Feb 20 • 18:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mother dies and daughter is in serious condition after accident on BR-365 in Patos de Minas

A tragic car accident on BR-365 in Patos de Minas resulted in a mother's death and serious injuries to her daughter and an elderly passenger.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Teenager apprehended for slapping a veterinarian's buttocks on a farm in MG

A 16-year-old was apprehended in rural Patos de Minas for slapping a 29-year-old veterinarian during a technical visit to a farm.

Feb 19 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother and daughter arrested on suspicion of killing elderly man who accused them of theft in MG

A mother and daughter were arrested in Patos de Minas, Brazil, for allegedly killing a 65-year-old man after he accused them of theft.

Feb 18 • 13:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Elderly man dies after getting foot stuck in bus door and vehicle runs over him in MG

An 81-year-old man died after his foot got stuck in a bus door in Patos de Minas, Brazil, resulting in the bus running over him.

Feb 17 • 16:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Electric trio knocks down house facade, injuring mother and baby in the Sertão of Paraíba

An electric trio collapsed part of a house facade in Patos, Paraíba, injuring a mother and her 8-month-old baby.

Feb 17 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man dies in accident after losing control of motorcycle in Sertão da Paraíba

A man named Osmário Alves de Lucena died in a motorcycle accident in Paraíba after losing control of his vehicle early Sunday morning.

Feb 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Man arrested for threatening a teenager on a bus in MG: 'If you don't marry me, I'll kill you'

A 44-year-old man was arrested for allegedly harassing and threatening a 14-year-old girl on a public bus in Patos de Minas, Brazil.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man who killed girl and shot teenager in Patos, PB, is sentenced to over 31 years in prison

A man has been sentenced to over 31 years in prison for the murder of a six-year-old girl and the attempted murder of a teenager in Patos, Brazil.

Feb 13 • 13:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman wakes up in the middle of the night and confronts a thief robbing her fridge in MG

A woman in Patos de Minas discovered a thief stealing milk from her refrigerator during the night, prompting a police search that eventually led to the arrest of the suspect.

Feb 13 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Man and teenager die after mistaking poison for alcoholic drink in PB

A man and a teenager in Patos, Brazil, died after accidentally consuming poison they believed was alcohol.

Feb 12 • 17:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man is killed by a stab in the neck and a man is arrested and a teenager apprehended in MG

A 26-year-old man was murdered in Patos de Minas, Brazil, leading to the arrest of a 19-year-old and the apprehension of a 17-year-old suspect.

Feb 10 • 22:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man has a fit of jealousy after hearing an old audio recording on his wife's cellphone and ends up arrested for domestic violence in MG

A 34-year-old man was arrested for domestic violence after damaging his wife's cellphone and assaulting her upon hearing an old audio recording, highlighting the recurring nature of domestic abuse in the relationship.

Feb 10 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Series of accidents on BR-365 leaves six injured in the same afternoon in MG

Two traffic accidents occurred on BR-365 near Patos de Minas, injuring six people on a Sunday afternoon.

Feb 9 • 11:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested accused of fraud after causing a loss of R$ 400,000 to an elderly man in MG

A 58-year-old woman was arrested in Brazil for defrauding an 83-year-old man out of over R$ 400,000 by posing as a friend in need of medical treatment.

Feb 7 • 14:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

With cachaça and beer in the car, drunk driver sleeps at the wheel and tries to flee from the police in reverse

A 29-year-old driver was arrested in Patos de Minas after being found asleep at the wheel with a bottle of cachaça and a beer can in the vehicle.

Feb 7 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

59-year-old woman dies after crashing motorcycle into garbage truck in MG

A 59-year-old woman died after her motorcycle collided with a garbage truck early Friday morning in Patos de Minas, MG.

Feb 6 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Civil Defense of Patos, in the Sertão of PB, recorded more than 10 occurrences after heavy rains

The Civil Defense of Patos, Paraíba, reported at least 14 incidents caused by heavy rains affecting the city, prompting renewed yellow and new orange alerts for severe rainfall.

Feb 6 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Bell Marques, Daniela Mercury, Solange Almeida, and more attractions: 'Qual a Boa?' for the weekend, February 6, 7, and 8, in PB

The cultural agenda of 'Qual a Boa?' features parties, concerts, and other events taking place in Paraíba this weekend, with performances from various artists in cities like João Pessoa, Campina Grande, and Patos.

Feb 6 • 09:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man simulates kidnapping and convinces ex-girlfriend to make a PIX payment of R$ 650 in MG

A 36-year-old man was arrested for fraud after simulating a kidnapping to extort R$ 650 from his ex-girlfriend in Patos de Minas, MG.

Feb 6 • 07:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rain with lightning in Patos, Sertão da Paraíba, causes ceiling collapse and broken poles; VIDEO

A storm with rain and lightning in Patos, Paraíba, has caused significant damage including a collapsed ceiling and broken poles, as reported by local residents and shown in videos circulating online.

Feb 5 • 22:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Body of man found floating in lagoon shore during walk in MG

A man's body was discovered floating in the lagoon in the Lagoa Grande neighborhood of Patos de Minas, MG, after a local walker reported it to authorities.

Feb 5 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Federal Police investigates suspect of storing images of child sexual abuse in Patos

The Federal Police launched an operation to investigate a man suspected of storing child sexual abuse content in Patos, Paraíba, following a request from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Feb 4 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber approves salary adjustment for civil servants with an impact of R$ 4.3 billion this year

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved several bills that increase salaries for civil servants, restructure federal government careers, and establish a new institute in Patos (PB), resulting in a projected budget impact of R$ 4.3 billion this year.

Feb 3 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chamber and government unite to vote on salary adjustment for servers and create institute in Hugo Motta's stronghold

The Chamber of Deputies and the federal government have reached an agreement to approve salary adjustments for public servants and create a Federal Institute in Patos, the electoral stronghold of Chamber President Hugo Motta.

Feb 3 • 17:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man destroys motel gate to avoid paying R$ 900 bill and leaves father and escort behind in MG

A 27-year-old man fled a motel without paying a R$ 902 bill after spending 11 hours there, leaving behind his 63-year-old father and a 43-year-old escort, and damaging the garage gate to escape.

Feb 3 • 08:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Trio robs car, runs out of gas, and ends up arrested after PRF offers assistance on BR-365

A young woman and two men were arrested on BR-365 after stealing a car and running out of gas four hours later.

Feb 3 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Incredible scene in a basketball match in Brazil: Members of the Patos coaching staff assaulted the referee, video

During a basketball match in Brazil, members of the Patos coaching staff physically assaulted the referee after the game.

Jan 11 • 15:38 UTC

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