Reginaldo Fernandes da Silva, a 43-year-old man, was arrested in Iguape, a coastal city in São Paulo, after being wanted for attempting to murder his ex-wife. This incident took place in Santa Isabel, where he assaulted her with a knife during a dispute stemming from jealousy. Despite suffering a stab wound to the abdomen, his ex-wife survived the attack. Silva had been on the run since a preventive arrest warrant was issued by the Santa Isabel court on January 21.

The police captured Silva following a tip-off from residents about his whereabouts. On the night of his arrest, he was found near a local shop but attempted to evade capture by fleeing into the nearby woods. He was eventually apprehended while trying to escape into a house. This property also harbored firearms and ammunition that the police linked to threats made against his ex-wife, showcasing the potential ongoing danger he posed.

The case illustrates the serious issue of domestic violence in Brazil and highlights the immediate risks faced by survivors of such assaults. With Silva now in custody, the legal process will continue, but this incident underlines the necessity for vigilant protection for victims of domestic abuse to prevent further tragedies from occurring.