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Police in Olancho arrested a mother and father accused of sexually exploiting their daughters; one daughter became pregnant as a result of the abuse.

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.

Police in Yoro arrested a doctor and a hospital orderly for allegedly releasing the body of four-year-old Ian Suárez, who died in an armed attack, to family members without following proper protocol, though colleagues contend the doctor acted correctly.

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.

Rossell Cardona was killed by multiple gunshot wounds on the evening of July 8 in the Las Acacias boulevard area of Catacamas, Olancho; police are investigating the motive and identity of those responsible.

Police arrested two suspects on drug-trafficking charges following an operation in Catacamas, Olancho.

Juan Ángel Guadalupe Domínguez Cárcamo, 66, was found dead in a mountainous area of Salamá municipality after disappearing on Saturday; firefighters recovered his remains in an advanced state of decomposition, and authorities are investigating the cause of death.

Anti-narcotics police arrested a person in Catacamas found with 32 packets of suspected cocaine, an additional ounce, drug-preparation equipment, and cash during operations against small-scale drug networks.

National Police arrested a 42-year-old man from Guayape, Olancho, on an outstanding murder warrant, identifying him as the suspected leader of the criminal organization known as 'El Zanate,' which operates in that municipality.

Police arrested a man in Catacamas on suspicion of drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession.

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.

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.

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.

Officers carried out a raid in the village of Talgua, Salamá, Olancho, detaining one man on drug trafficking charges.

Two young people disappeared while attempting to cross the Patuca River in Honduras.

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.