Scam in garage: number of victims doubles to 60; police execute search warrants against businessman
The number of victims filing complaints against a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has doubled to over 60 amid allegations of unauthorized car financing and misappropriation, with losses totaling R$ 3 million.
More than 60 wild birds seized in Rio Preto in operation against illegal online sales
The environmental police seized 66 illegally kept wild birds in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, revealing the cruelty in their treatment and the illegal online trade.
Roberto Lopes de Souza, former mayor of Rio Preto, dies at 81
Roberto Lopes de Souza, the former mayor of São José do Rio Preto in Brazil, passed away at the age of 81, with the city declaring three days of official mourning.
Four people are injured after a car collided with another and overturned on the BR-153 in Rio Preto
Four individuals were injured in a car accident involving two vehicles on the BR-153 highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, early Saturday morning.
Retiree loses R$ 54,000 after being convinced by fake bank manager to grant remote access to his cell phone
A 55-year-old retiree in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was scammed out of R$ 54,000 by a fraudster posing as a bank manager, who convinced him to give remote access to his cellphone.
Students go viral by building a bridge with popsicle sticks capable of supporting over 430 kg: 'Really extraordinary'
Five Brazilian engineering students gained viral fame after constructing a popsicle stick bridge that can support over 430 kilograms during a strength test.
Installation of cameras required for the internationalization of the Rio Preto airport is completed
The installation of cameras at São José do Rio Preto Airport necessary for its internationalization has been completed, allowing for potential international flights during the Copa Libertadores.
VIDEO: father uses stroller to cross muddy streets on a rainy day to take children to the bus stop for school
A father used a stroller to navigate muddy streets in São José do Rio Preto to take his children, including one with autism, to a bus stop for school.
Motorcycle shop is robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto; criminals steal jewelry from the owner
A motorcycle shop was robbed in São José do Vale do Rio Preto, Brazil, with thieves stealing jewelry from the owner while leaving the motorcycles untouched.
Son tells police he attacked mother with machete and abandoned her in the pool after she took his clothes off the clothesline; woman had arm amputated
A 26-year-old man attacked his mother with a machete in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to her arm amputation and severe injuries after a domestic dispute.
Victim of garage owner in Rio Preto reports loss of R$ 36 thousand in scam: 'I did not receive payment'
A victim of a garage owner in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, claims to have lost R$ 36,000 in a scam involving fraudulent vehicle sales.
See what is known and what is still to be clarified about the death of the pregnant woman, 19, found in her home bathroom in the interior of SP
Authorities are investigating the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman, Vitória Gabrieli Amaral Lima, found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Woman dies from bacterial meningitis in Rio Preto
A woman in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has died from bacterial meningitis, marking the first such death in the area this year.
Owner of vehicle garage is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients
The owner of a vehicle garage in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is suspected of defrauding at least 30 clients through unauthorized auto financing and improper notarizations.
Mother says pregnant woman found dead in bathroom sought medical attention at least twice in the interior of SP: 'My heart is shattered'
A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, and her mother claims she sought medical care at least twice due to pelvic pain leading up to the tragedy.
Police investigate the death of a 19-year-old pregnant woman in a bathroom at home in the interior of SP
A 19-year-old pregnant woman was found dead in her home bathroom in São José do Rio Preto, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Pickup truck crashes into bakery after collision at intersection in downtown Rio Preto
A pickup truck crashed into a bakery following a collision with another vehicle in downtown São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, resulting in the destruction of the bakery's facade and two hospitalizations.
Truck overturning causes congestion on highway in the interior of SP
The overturning of a truck caused significant traffic congestion on the Washington Luís highway in São José do Rio Preto, SP.
Scammer Pretends to Be Bank Manager and Makes Sales Representative Lose R$ 25,000 from Company Account
A scammer impersonated a bank manager, leading a sales representative in São José do Rio Preto to lose R$ 25,000 from her company's account.
Rio Preto resumes in-person sales of blue area tickets after 8 months restricted to kiosks and apps
After eight months of limiting parking ticket sales in São José do Rio Preto to kiosks and applications, officials have restored in-person ticket sales.
Woman's body set on fire and assaulted by boyfriend in the interior of SP
A 36-year-old woman was set on fire and assaulted by her boyfriend during a fight in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, leading to his arrest.
Araçatuba and Rio Preto Regions Register Over 40,000 Hoaxes to Military Police Emergency Phones in 2025
The Military Police in Araçatuba and São José do Rio Preto regions in Brazil recorded more than 40,000 false emergency calls in 2025, primarily affecting public safety and resource allocation.
Civil Police seizes R$ 58,000 in cash and weapons in operation against disarmament
The Civil Police seized approximately R$ 58,000 in cash and various firearms during an operation targeting illegal arms trade in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Child counselor requests investigation against secretary of Rio Preto for alleged payment offer for political proximity
A child counselor in São José do Rio Preto has requested an investigation into a city secretary for allegedly offering payment to gain political proximity to the current administration.
Woman arrested suspected of setting fire to her husband in Rio Preto
A woman was arrested in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, on suspicion of setting her husband on fire following claims of domestic abuse.
Elderly man loses over R$ 200,000 after falling for fake lawyer scam in interior São Paulo
A 72-year-old man from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil lost over R$ 200,000 in a scam involving a fake lawyer.
Motorcyclist has motorcycle stolen after stopping on avenue in Rio Preto to urinate
A 48-year-old motorcyclist in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, was assaulted and had his motorcycle stolen while he stopped on the street to urinate.
Rio Preto Academy Offers Free Training in Self-Defense Techniques for Women
A gym in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, is offering free self-defense training for women in honor of International Women's Day.
100% Female Orchestra Created in Interior SP and Performs First Concert on Women's Day: 'Expand Opportunities', Says Creator
A new 100% female orchestra has been established in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, to enhance female representation in concert music, making its debut on International Women's Day.
Drunk driver runs over military police officer who was leaving for work, flees, and is arrested in the interior of SP
A 29-year-old man was arrested after hitting a military police officer while drunk and fleeing the scene in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Teen Moves Family by Eternalizing Departed People in Realistic Drawings: 'Unique Feeling'
A teenager from São José do Rio Preto is gaining attention for his realistic drawings of deceased individuals and sentimental objects.
Man dies after being hit by a vehicle while trying to cross Assis Chateaubriand Highway in the interior of SP
A 51-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross a highway in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Man hospitalized after being beaten escapes from hospital, returns to ICU and dies in the interior of SP
A 43-year-old man in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, died after escaping from the hospital where he was being treated for severe injuries sustained from an assault.
Inmate hospitalized escapes through hospital window using improvised rappel made of sheets in São Paulo interior
A 43-year-old inmate escaped from a hospital in São José do Rio Preto, SP, by using an improvised rappel made from bed sheets.
Businessman from the interior of São Paulo loses about R$ 21,000 in scam involving shipment of unknown packages
A businessman from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, lost approximately R$ 21,000 due to a scam involving unauthorized shipping deliveries.
Man sentenced for the second time to 21 years in prison for killing young man during 'rolezinho' in Rio Preto
A man has been sentenced to 21 years in prison for the murder of a 21-year-old during a 'rolezinho' in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Merchant arrested suspected of selling weight loss products and delivering them in a women's clothing store
A merchant was arrested in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, suspected of selling illegal weight loss products and anabolic steroids out of her women's clothing store.
Woman attacked by son with machete and abandoned in family pool has part of her arm amputated in the interior of SP
A 51-year-old woman in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, had her left arm amputated after being attacked with a machete by her 26-year-old son.
Man shot in the head at tire shop in Rio Preto
A 48-year-old man was shot in the head at a tire shop in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, and is in critical condition.
Kell Smith, Panda and the rodeo festival are highlights of the cultural agenda of Rio Preto and Araçatuba
The cultural agenda for São José do Rio Preto and Araçatuba includes performances by Kell Smith and Panda, alongside the 37th Paranapuã Rodeo Festival.
Teenager is apprehended with drugs while riding a mototaxi on a highway in the interior of SP
A 16-year-old teenager was caught with drugs while traveling on a mototaxi in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
After spending 6 days in Dubai due to the effects of the War in the Middle East, residents from the interior of SP land in China
Two residents from São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, were stranded in Dubai for six days due to airport closures caused by the Middle East conflict before finally reaching China for a business fair.
Body in decomposition found by couple during dog walk is identified by police
A decomposed body discovered by a couple during a dog walk in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, has been identified as that of a 27-year-old man from Presidente Prudente.
Man accused of killing young man during a 'rolezinho' is tried for the 2nd time in Rio Preto
A man is being retried for the murder of a 21-year-old during a social gathering in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil, after a prior conviction was annulled.
12-year-old student on a bicycle is hit by a motorcyclist without a license in Rio Preto
A 12-year-old boy was injured after being hit by a motorcyclist without a valid license in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
War in the Middle East closes airspace and residents of the interior of SP are forced to remain in Dubai
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led to airspace closures, stranding residents from São José do Rio Preto in Dubai.
By just one vote, Rio Preto City Council rejects bill to revoke the Generic Value Map of properties
The City Council of São José do Rio Preto narrowly rejected a bill proposing the revocation of the Generic Value Map of properties by a single vote, sparking unrest among residents.
VIDEO: motorcyclist dies after hitting the rear of a parked car in Rio Preto
A motorcyclist died after colliding with the rear of a parked car in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
VIDEO: couple of owls caught in a moment of 'affection' during lunar eclipse in the interior of SP
A couple of owls was filmed showing affection against the backdrop of a lunar eclipse in São José do Rio Preto, Brazil.
Heart transported by private plane from the countryside to São Paulo for transplant
A heart was transported from São José do Rio Preto to São Paulo by a private plane for a transplant operation as part of a state program in Brazil.