Dominican Police Fugitive List Includes Dead and Captured Individuals

The Dominican Republic's National Police is struggling to maintain an accurate list of fugitives, with several individuals appearing on the wanted list long after their deaths or capture. This suggests significant flaws in the police's record-keeping and update procedures.

One striking example is Jhon Brandol Bidó Pérez, alias "el Indio," who was listed as wanted on March 18, 2026, despite being reported dead by the police four months earlier in November 2025. The police had stated he was killed in an operation while resisting arrest for homicide and criminal association. Similarly, Juan Alberto Bautista Roque was listed as a fugitive shortly after allegedly being killed in a shootout with police. Media reports indicate the arrest warrants were issued after the individuals had already died, and no subsequent publications on the police portal acknowledge their deaths.

The issue extends beyond deceased individuals. Edwin Alfredo Peña, known as "el Chivo," was listed as a fugitive in February 2023 for his involvement in a criminal network. However, he was arrested in June 2026 as part of an investigation into a truck robbery. Despite his apprehension, his name remains on the fugitive gallery. Another case involves Leandro Ovalles Solano, who was listed as a fugitive in March but was captured the same month for a homicide case, with preventive detention imposed. His continued presence on the wanted list highlights the police's failure to update records promptly, undermining the gallery's credibility and purpose.