Man arrested on suspicion of extortion in Pinheiral
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Pinheiral, Brazil, for extortion after attempting to withdraw cash using the Bolsa Família card of one of his victims.
Fire leaves police car partially destroyed in Pinheiral
A police car belonging to a military officer was set on fire in Pinheiral, Brazil, early Tuesday morning.
Suspects of assaulting and threatening partners are arrested in Pinheiral
Two men were arrested in Pinheiral, Brazil, for physically assaulting and threatening their partners in separate incidents.
Man found dead with more than 10 gunshot wounds in Pinheiral
A 36-year-old man was discovered dead with over 10 gunshot wounds in Pinheiral, Brazil, with ongoing investigations but no arrests made yet.
Birds Rescued from Captivity in Pinheiral
Three Brazilian wild birds were rescued from captivity in Pinheiral, RJ, after a tip-off to environmental police.
'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant who heard loud noise in Rio; check out residents' accounts
'It sounded like a bomb had fallen,' says merchant about a loud noise heard in cities in Rio de Janeiro, with locals sharing their experiences and speculating on its origin.
Bang in the sky frightens residents of Volta Redonda, Pinheiral, and Piraí
Residents of Volta Redonda, Pinheiral, and Piraí in Brazil reported a loud bang in the sky, creating fear among the community without any official explanation for the noise.
Pinheiral declares state of water emergency
The city of Pinheiral in Brazil has declared a state of water emergency due to ongoing supply shortages affecting multiple neighborhoods.
Man arrested for robbing bakery with replica rifle in Pinheiral
A 26-year-old man was arrested for robbing a bakery in Pinheiral, Brazil, using a replica rifle.
Man shot dead in Pinheiral
A 39-year-old man was shot dead in Pinheiral, Brazil, sustaining at least eight gunshot wounds to the back, chest, and head before succumbing to his injuries at the local hospital.