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6 stories in Olancho
Clear filtersMan Arrested in Olancho Over Alleged Rape of 8-Year-Old Niece
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Patuca, Olancho, on a judicial warrant on suspicion of aggravated rape of his 8-year-old niece, authorities said.
Stepfather Arrested in Killing of 14-Year-Old Girl in Olancho
A 14-year-old girl, Estefany Lizeth Carvajal, was killed by her stepfather in Sursular, Olancho, after he learned she had a boyfriend; the man was arrested after attempting to take his own life and is now in custody pending trial.
TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)· enPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 6, 2026#femicide#domestic-violence#minor-victimMilitary Seizes Protected Macaws and a Parrot in Olancho
The Armed Forces' Environmental Protection Battalion confiscated two scarlet macaws and a red-fronted parrot in Catacamas, Olancho, and is providing veterinary care before releasing them back to the wild as part of efforts against illegal wildlife trafficking.
SEDENA HondurasPublished on Honduras Daily · Jun 4, 2026#wildlife-trafficking#fauna-silvestre#military-environmentAuthorities Exhume Three Bodies From Rigores Massacre
Forensic authorities exhumed the remains of two children and an adult in Rigores as part of the investigation into a mass killing that shocked the community.
Police Arrest Man for Drug Trafficking in Olancho
Officers carried out a raid in the village of Talgua, Salamá, Olancho, detaining one man on drug trafficking charges.
Policía Nacional de HondurasPublished on Honduras Daily · May 30, 2026#drug-trafficking#police-operation#arrestPolice Seize Cocaine, Rifle in Olancho Drug Arrest
Criminal Investigation agents arrested a man in Olancho and confiscated 73 packets of suspected cocaine, a rifle, a cellphone, and 800 lempiras (about $32) in cash.