Local January 15, 2023 - 8:53 am

Community members of the Ensanche Luperón complain about crime

Photo by Victor Ramirez/LD

Santo Domingo, DR
Residents of 37th Street, in Ensanche Luperon, National District, expressed their fear of insecurity due to crime in the sector.

The residents expressed their insecurity after the incident where three alleged criminals were killed last Wednesday and assured that crime “has not stopped.”

In the same way, business owners are dismayed by the crime wave; at the same time, they said that because of Wednesday’s incident, it will not stop, “it will just calm down for a few days.”

Agapito, the owner of a grocery store in the area, said that he has had to close his business earlier in the morning for fear that evil people would loot his place because the street where it is located is very lonely, which makes it an access point for the criminals.

He also indicated that on Wednesday afternoon, before the death of the three young men who shot at the National Police, he observed a pick-up truck similar to the one used by the alleged criminals who died.

Likewise, some employees and clients of a beauty salon located on the same street complained about the criminal situation in the area, stating that these youths were not the only ones responsible for the crimes in the area.

They also spoke about a group of youths between 11 and 20 years of age who “besiege” East 35th Street, vandalizing, breaking vehicle windows, and shouting expletives in front of the house of the community members.

The young men, who died last Wednesday in an exchange of gunfire with members of the police, were wanted by the institution for their connection with some criminal acts registered in the sector and surrounding areas. The men were identified as alias Mello and Brailyn, while the identity of the third is unknown.

According to the police spokesman, Diego Pesquiera, three firearms were found at the crime scene, among other evidence. He also explained that those killed were linked to a gang dedicated to committing assaults and other crimes.

COVID-19

October 30, 2024 - 4:52 pm

Pro Consumidor grants 30-day extension for removing sun-exposed water bottles

October 28, 2024 - 1:37 pm

Médico Express drives innovation, accessibility, and quality in healthcare with new center in San Isidro

October 24, 2024 - 3:31 pm

Pro Consumidor sets October 30 deadline to cover bottled water from sun

October 24, 2024 - 1:27 pm

CMD proposes law to decriminalize unintentional medical acts

MOST READ

Tourism

Dominican Republic prepares for humpback whale season

Tourism

New San Pedro-Mayagüez ferry route will boost trade between Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico

Expats' Corner

Buying and driving a car legally in the Dominican Republic

Tourism

The Margaritaville is now operated by the Dreams brand

MORE NEWS

World

Infotep certifies 66 Dominican beauty professionals in New York City

Local

Airbnb launches ‘Responsible Hosts’ section to educate Dominican hosts on tax obligations

Local

Aerodom denies luggage theft at Las Américas Airport

World

Salvadoran Congress approves military deployment to Haiti