Arrest

Police in Villanueva, Cortés arrested a 40-year-old man accused of sexually abusing his stepdaughter from age 8, including rape beginning at age 11, with threats used to silence both the child and her mother.

Isaac Sandoval, a TikTok personality, was arrested to serve an 18-month prison sentence on a domestic-violence charge related to his ex-partner Daniela Aldana, after being acquitted in a separate case.

Police arrested a 76-year-old man in Tegucigalpa on suspicion of attacking his wife, 70, and daughter, 51, with a machete in their home while allegedly intoxicated; both women were injured and received medical care.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested after police say she allegedly tried to rob 75-year-old tailor Juan Moreno Murillo at his home in Teupasenti, El Paraíso, then fatally stabbed him with his own scissors during a dispute.

Military Police arrested a suspected MS-13 member in the Smith neighborhood of Comayagüela on suspicion of drug trafficking, seizing cocaine, crack, marijuana, and cash.

National Police arrested two Nicaraguan men in Comayagua on suspicion of using force and intimidation to rob multiple victims, following complaints from residents.

The attorney for TikToker Rosel Archaga announced that his client will voluntarily appear before a judge to face charges of aggravated mistreatment of a minor, and will request alternative preventive measures rather than pretrial detention.

Police arrested a man accused of aggravated femicide and robbery in connection with the death and disappearance of Yorleni Melissa Argueta Alas in Puerto Cortés; he will face trial.

Police arrested a man at El Dandy Market in San Pedro Sula after seizing suspected marijuana, cocaine, and crack cocaine, along with 1,100 lempiras in cash.

Police in Choloma arrested an 18-year-old laborer during a patrol in the La Pagán neighborhood after finding packages of what they suspect to be marijuana intended for distribution.

Authorities arrested a 34-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his aunt, Elizabeth González Ardón, on May 29 in Alauca, El Paraíso; investigators believe a family dispute over an inheritance motivated the killing.

National Police arrested two men, known as "El Yal" and "El Diablo," in connection with the death of a homeless woman in El Progreso, Yoro, who was killed with a concrete block.

Police arrested a 68-year-old security guard and a 20-year-old mason in connection with the machete killing of Eliezer Isaías Cruz in Roatán on July 24; investigators say at least five other suspects remain at large.

Rafael Antonio Herrera, 46, a former municipal councilman and businessman in Goascorán (Valle department), was shot and killed after a dispute over a dog that had bitten his son; his son was also wounded, and a suspect has been arrested.

Police arrested a suspect in Intibucá in connection with the death of a woman; the man had an outstanding arrest warrant from the previous year.

Police arrested a 22-year-old man in La Lima, Cortés, on an outstanding warrant for drug trafficking issued in July 2024.

National Police arrested two men in Dulce Nombre de Culmí, Olancho, on suspicion of trafficking cocaine after finding 10 and 5 small bags of white powder in their possession during a raid.

National Police arrested a man in Comayagua on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault against a minor.

Police arrested a 39-year-old man in Tegucigalpa on charges of defrauding vehicle owners who consigned cars for sale; he allegedly transferred titles to third parties without authorization and forged documents, facing at least 16 complaints.

Police arrested a man in Intibucá on suspicion of fatally stabbing another man during a brawl while under the influence of alcohol.

Police in La Ceiba arrested a man who, while intoxicated, drove at officers in the early morning hours in an apparent attempt to hit them.

Police arrested a couple accused of drug trafficking and seized cocaine, cash totaling more than 60,000 lempiras (about $2,400), firearms, and surveillance equipment from a distribution hub in Las Flores, Lempira.

Municipal councilman and teacher Henry Valladares was arrested in Danlí on July 13, accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old student; Danlí's mayor said authorities will determine whether suspension or reinstatement is warranted.

National Police arrested a man in Villanueva, Cortés, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant for murder.

Police arrested a suspect in Opatoro, La Paz, after he allegedly opened fire on two men in an attempted attack.

A 28-year-old man was arrested in Olancho on suspicion of sexually abusing a 5-year-old girl after her mother reported the allegations to police; the suspect is a relative of the victim's family.

Honduran police arrested a man in Comayagua who was wanted on a warrant for continuous sexual assault.

A judge ordered pretrial detention for Miguel Ángel Hernández Mejía, accused of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl in Catacamas, Olancho, after he confessed to paying the child's mother 4,000 lempiras (about $160) monthly for six months.

Police arrested a man accused of participating in a child trafficking network; he allegedly paid L4,000 (about $160) weekly to procure girls, according to investigators.

National Police announced the arrest of a man suspected of killing a rapidito minibus driver in Tegucigalpa.