Quick Summary
- 1A 41-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday night in Cascavel, Paraná, after blocking the passage of a Municipal Guard vehicle that was en route to assist a SAMU emergency team.
- 2The driver of a luxury car stopped his vehicle across the road, preventing the emergency unit from reaching a woman in a mental health crisis who was threatening people with a knife.
- 3After reversing into the guard vehicle and attempting to flee, the man was apprehended several blocks away.
- 4He was found to be driving without a license and showed signs of intoxication.
Quick Summary
A 41-year-old man was arrested in Cascavel, Paraná, for obstructing an emergency response involving a Municipal Guard vehicle and SAMU (Mobile Emergency Care Service). The incident occurred on Tuesday night when the suspect parked his luxury car across a road, blocking the emergency unit's path.
The guard vehicle was responding to a request from SAMU to secure a scene involving a woman in a mental health crisis threatening pedestrians with a knife. The blockage caused a 30-minute delay in the response. The suspect attempted to flee after reversing into the guard vehicle but was caught shortly after. He faces charges including drunk driving, bribery, and contempt.
The Incident and Blockage
The event unfolded in Cascavel, located in the west of Paraná, when a Municipal Guard vehicle was urgently dispatched to assist SAMU personnel. The emergency services required police backup due to a woman in a state of crisis who was threatening individuals on the street with a knife.
While en route to the emergency, the guard vehicle encountered a significant obstacle at a traffic circle. A luxury vehicle was stopped and positioned horizontally across the road, completely blocking the path of the emergency unit.
According to reports, the driver of the luxury car put the vehicle in reverse and collided with the Municipal Guard van. Following the impact, the driver attempted to flee the scene. Agents managed to apprehend the driver a few blocks away from the initial collision.
"He said to the team that if they went to his residence, he would have a very good thing for the team there, and ended up making a gesture as if counting money with his hands."— Wilson Todd, Municipal Guard Officer
Suspect's Condition and Bribery Attempt
Upon apprehending the driver, agents discovered that the 41-year-old man did not possess a valid driver's license. Furthermore, the suspect exhibited clear signs of intoxication at the time of the stop.
When officers requested a breathalyzer test, the suspect attempted to bribe the agents to avoid the procedure. He offered the Municipal Guard team a 'very good thing' at his residence if they would release him. He accompanied the offer with a hand gesture mimicking counting money.
This specific action led to a charge of active corruption. Once at the police station, the suspect continued his uncooperative behavior by insulting the team. He claimed the situation would result in nothing because he was a person of 'many possessions'.
Consequences and Legal Status
The obstruction caused by the luxury vehicle necessitated the dispatch of a backup team to the emergency scene. The resulting delay was approximately 30 minutes. The Municipal Guard stated that this delay placed lives at risk.
The man was arrested in flagrante delicto (caught in the act) for multiple crimes:
- Disobedience
- Contempt
- Driving under the influence
- Active corruption
During interrogation, the suspect exercised his right to remain silent. Because the crimes committed do not permit bail, the suspect remained in custody awaiting judicial proceedings. The Guarda Municipal officer Wilson Todd provided details regarding the bribery attempt and the suspect's behavior.
Conclusion
The arrest highlights the severe legal consequences of interfering with emergency services. By blocking the Municipal Guard vehicle, the driver not only caused property damage but also critically delayed assistance to a volatile situation involving a mental health crisis.
The suspect's attempt to use wealth to evade law enforcement resulted in additional felony charges. The 30-minute delay serves as a stark reminder of the potential life-or-death stakes involved in emergency response times. The suspect remains in custody as the legal process continues.
"He said that the situation would not amount to anything because he was a person of many possessions."— Wilson Todd, Municipal Guard Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
The driver was arrested for blocking a Municipal Guard vehicle, causing a delay in an emergency response. He was also charged with drunk driving, driving without a license, attempting to bribe officers, and contempt.
The vehicle was assisting a SAMU team that needed security to handle a woman in a mental health crisis who was threatening people with a knife.
The driver reversed his car into the guard vehicle, attempted to flee, and was caught several blocks away. He then attempted to bribe the officers and later insulted them at the police station.
