Fugitive 'Macho' captured in Jamaica after murder, used false identity

Jhovanny de Jesús Metz Cruz, known as "Macho," has been apprehended in Jamaica, ending a four-month fugitive status following the murder of Deivy Carlos Abreu Quezada. Dominican National Police announced Tuesday that Metz Cruz allegedly entered Jamaica illegally by sea, using a false name. Preliminary investigations by Dominican and Jamaican authorities confirmed the use of an alias for his entry.

Metz Cruz, 28, was sought under an Interpol Red Notice issued on April 19, 2026, and an arrest warrant for his alleged role in the April 17 killing of 40-year-old Abreu Quezada. The capture follows an extensive search, with reports in June indicating Metz Cruz remained at large despite ongoing police operations.

The police identify Metz Cruz as the alleged perpetrator of the fatal stab wound that killed Abreu Quezada. The incident reportedly stemmed from a traffic dispute in Santiago, where a motorcycle was used to block Abreu Quezada's truck, initiating a chase that concluded with the attack in a parking lot. Seven individuals are already facing charges in connection with the case.

Dominican authorities are currently coordinating with Jamaican officials to facilitate Metz Cruz's extradition. He will be presented to judicial authorities in the Dominican Republic to answer the charges against him.