Fidel Alejandro Villegas: Police chief arrested over 'links' to Mormon massacre in Mexico
5 years ago

Fidel Alejandro Villegas: Police chief arrested over 'links' to Mormon massacre in Mexico

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Mexican authorities have arrested a local police chief over suspected links to the killing of three women and six children last month, according to an official. Suspected drug cartel hitmen shot three US mothers, twin babies and four other minors as they travelled along a dirt road in the northern Sonora state on November 4. Several Mexican media outlets reported that Fidel Alejandro Villegas, police chief in the neighbouring state of Chihuahua, has been held on suspicion of involvement in the crime. Under pressure from the Trump administration, Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador sought US cooperation in the case, inviting the FBI to help in the investigation.

History of this topic

Reputed Mexican Mafia member wounded, another man killed in L.A. County shooting
1 month, 2 weeks ago
Police and Prosecutors Conspire to Cover Up Murder of Drug Opponent
2 months, 2 weeks ago
At least 30 killed as factions of the Sinaloa Cartel clash in northern Mexico
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Investigators probe the killings of 4 women and 2 children in central Mexico
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Mexican journalist says he was abducted, beaten and questioned by armed men about his reporting
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexican journalist says he was abducted, beaten and questioned by armed men about his reporting
9 months, 3 weeks ago
Mexican president’s state of the union address suggests crime is not a problem
1 year, 4 months ago
Mass shooting in Texas: Francisco Oropesa and partner were ‘plotting escape to Mexico’ after Cleveland massacre
1 year, 8 months ago
Mexico president confirms killer of Jesuits was found dead
1 year, 9 months ago
Activist appears targeted at Mexican president’s press brief
1 year, 10 months ago
Mexico confirms US resident was among 4 killed in Zacatecas
1 year, 11 months ago
At least 29 people killed in violence following arrest of Mexican cartel boss El Chapo’s son
2 years ago
Gang leader freed in Mexico prison attack that killed 17
2 years ago
Murders at the border and attacks in Jalisco and Guanajuato stun Mexico
2 years, 4 months ago
Seven bodies found dumped at Mexico tourist area
2 years, 6 months ago
5 suspected cartel gunmen dead in massive Mexico firefight
2 years, 9 months ago
2 police hanged from bridge in Mexico, 7 killed in shooting
3 years, 6 months ago
Mexico: Woman who died in police custody also was abused
3 years, 9 months ago
In Guatemala, families say 13 killed in Mexico were migrants
3 years, 11 months ago
‘Cartel boss’ arrested over 2019 killing of Mormon family in Mexico
4 years, 1 month ago
Official: Mexican prison was controlled by Jalisco cartel
4 years, 3 months ago
Gunmen wound Mexico City police chief; 3 dead
4 years, 6 months ago
Danny Roman, Mexican Mafia member and South L.A. gang chieftain, is stabbed to death in Corcoran
4 years, 6 months ago
Mexico hunts cartel gunmen after deadly firefight kills 22
5 years, 1 month ago
FBI Joins Investigation Into Killing Of 9 Members Of Mormon Family In Mexico
5 years, 1 month ago
Seven-month-old baby found alive after mass shooting in Mexico
5 years, 2 months ago
Three American women, 6 children killed in deadly ambush in Mexico; doubts raised over President Manual Obrador's 'hugs, not bullets' security strategy
5 years, 2 months ago
Deadly ambush shows Mexico lost control of area
5 years, 2 months ago
Gunmen slaughter nine members of US Mormon family in Mexico, including six children and three women
5 years, 2 months ago
5 US citizens killed in grisly Mexico attack
5 years, 2 months ago
North Mexico attack: Three women, six children killed in ambush
5 years, 2 months ago
Eight killed in Mexico as cartel gunmen force authorities to release El Chapo’s son
5 years, 2 months ago
La Luz del Mundo: Mexican church leader faces child rape and sex crime charges
5 years, 7 months ago

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