Isla Mujeres, Q.R. — Police are asking the public to come forward after a man they arrested is accused of harassing island women. The man remains in custody after being detained Tuesday for disobedience and resistance.
Police stopped the man on his motorcycle for failing to wear a helmet, however, he quickly turned aggressive toward the officers, which led to his arrest. Alleged victims of the man began to post social media accusations, claiming to have experienced violence and / or been harassed or stalked by him.
The incident started Tuesday when Municipal Transit officers pulled him over on the extension of Martínez Ross Avenue in the La Gloria neighborhood for riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
His aggressive attitude toward the officers led to his arrest when he refused to produce a driver’s license. He has been identified as 43 year old Efraín “N”, alias “El Payo”, from the city of Chetumal.
Since his arrest, there have been publicly made allegations of violence, stalking and harassment, however, police say if there are no complaints filed, he could be released within 48 hours.
Authorities are urging anyone who has been a victim of aggression or threats from this individual to file a formal complaint with the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
