Man violates protective order and ends up arrested for sitting near ex at bar in MG
A man was arrested in Patos de Minas, Brazil, for violating a protective order by sitting near his ex-girlfriend at a bar.
Lotofácil rewards a bettor from the interior of MG with more than half a million reais
A bettor from Patos de Minas, Brazil, won R$ 576,079.82 by correctly guessing all 15 numbers in the Lotofácil lottery draw 3639.
Man is arrested for using grandmother's house as a drug den in the interior of MG
An 18-year-old man was arrested for drug trafficking after using his 79-year-old grandmother's home as a drug point in Patos de Minas, Brazil.
Super heavy cargo of nearly 500 tons heads to Patos de Minas and may cause delays; see route
A super heavy cargo weighing 491 tons is being transported to Patos de Minas, expected to cause traffic delays due to its size on Brazilian highways.
Driver dies trapped in the wreckage after truck overturns on BR-365 in MG
A 56-year-old driver died after being trapped in the wreckage of his overturned truck on the BR-365 in Patos de Minas, MG.
8-month-old baby with skull fracture and cerebral hemorrhage hospitalized with suspected abuse in Patos de Minas
An 8-month-old baby was hospitalized in critical condition in Patos de Minas, Brazil, with serious injuries suggesting abuse, prompting a police investigation and intervention by the Guardianship Council.
FENAMINAS 2026 is expected to generate R$ 1 billion in business
The FENAMINAS 2026 event in Patos de Minas is projected to generate R$ 1 billion in business, connecting companies and entrepreneurs in the agribusiness, industry, and retail sectors.
Tank truck overturns and is 'split in half' on BR-352 between Patos and Lagoa Formosa
A milk tank truck overturned on the BR-352 highway in Brazil, resulting in significant traffic obstruction but no injuries reported.
Young woman reports rape committed by worker in farm lodging in the interior of Minas
A 28-year-old woman alleged she was raped in the workers' lodging of a farm in rural Patos de Minas, Brazil, by a male worker who fled the scene after the incident.
Nearly 60 tons of counterfeit pesticides and other inputs seized in clandestine warehouse in MG
A ministry operation in Brazil has resulted in the seizure of nearly 60 tons of agricultural inputs suspected to be illegal from a clandestine storage facility in Patos de Minas.
VIDEO: Driver suspected of armed robbery is surrounded by the police at a toll plaza in MG
Police in Brazil apprehended a suspect linked to an armed robbery during a patrol at a toll plaza.
VIDEO: Father Slaps Driver After Daughter Gets Arm Caught in Bus Door in MG
A father was arrested after assaulting a bus driver when his daughter got her arm caught in the vehicle's door in Patos de Minas, Brazil.
Truck falls from bridge after collision on BR-365, and driver is missing in Patos de Minas
A truck carrying soybeans fell from a bridge in Patos de Minas after colliding with another vehicle, prompting a search for the missing driver.
VIDEO: Police chase leads to the arrest of a young man and the seizure of an armed teenager in MG
A police pursuit in Patos de Minas, Brazil, resulted in the arrest of a 20-year-old man and the apprehension of a 17-year-old armed teenager.
Trucks carrying soybeans and beer cans collide, leaving two injured on BR-365
Two drivers were injured in a collision involving two trucks loaded with soybeans and beer cans on BR-365 in Patos de Minas, Brazil.
Man forces sex without a condom with a sex worker and ends up arrested in MG
A 69-year-old man was arrested for forcing a sex worker to have unprotected sex in Patos de Minas, Brazil, which was against prior agreement.
Man sends downloaded gun photo to ex-girlfriend and is arrested for threats in MG
A man was arrested for sending a photo of a gun he downloaded from the internet to his ex-girlfriend following their breakup in Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.