A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, assault and threats against his partner in Chapeco, Santa Catarina West. The PM (military police) was activated around 10 am on Sunday (29). The victim is a 28-year-old woman.

The man would attack, threaten and sexually abuse his companion in Chapeco. — Photo: Pixabay/Playback/ND

The garrison was called through 190 to respond to an incident generated by a citizen’s PMSC application. According to the victim, the partner returned home on Sunday morning, around 7 am, drunk and in disguise.

The suspect arrived and broke the furniture in the house, took his mobile phone and threw it against the wall, and also wanted to take the victim’s mobile phone to break it, but she managed to hide it. According to the Prime Minister, the man continued to hit the wall and then punched the victim in the face and leg.

Shortly after the aggression, he took a knife and took the woman by the chin, pretending that he was going to stab her. The victim was then forced to have sex with a man against her will. When the companion finished the act, he locked her in the house and hid the keys to the residence.

The victim then waited until he fell asleep, found the hidden key, and left to get help. Entering the house, the Prime Minister found the man lying in bed and sleeping. In the face of the facts, the garrison announced the arrest and brought them to the civilian police station for further clarification.

Leading region in femicides

The western region of Santa Catarina leads the state ranking of feminicides. This has been three years in a row, according to data from 2020 to 2022 from the SSP/SC (Santa Catarina Secretary of State for Public Safety).

Through December 14, 2022, the area had 19 of the 54 feminicides reported in the state for the year, accounting for 35% of deaths attributed to domestic violence or disrespect for women.

How to report

If a violation of the rights of a woman is suspected, the victim or applicant should contact the nearest specialized police department. Complaints can be filed by calling 180, 190, or 197. The call is free and the service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, which supports Operation Maria da Peña, also maintains the Women’s Service Center – Call 180, which offers expert listening and assistance to women in situations of violence, registering and forwarding complaints, grievances, suggestions or compliments. competent authorities.