New Criminal Records Verification System Results in First Arrest
Luis Alberto Arboleda Dutary was detained by Traffic officers of the National Police while driving a red Hyundai with registration number 503804 at the entrance to La Lajas de Chame. The police officers used the new system which allows them to check in real time to see if a person has any outstanding wants or warrants using the person's driver's license. This system indicated Arboleda Dutary had a pending arrest order, number 699 of the Fourth Criminal Court, dated 11 June 2003. He also had an additional arrest warrant pending, number 6826 from the Third Circuit Prosecutor's Office of Panama, dated 22 October 2007. Finally, this person was turned over to the proper judicial authorities for processing. (Source: La Estrella)
Editor's Comment: I hope they keep good records on how many people are arrested thanks to this new system. Maybe they will see the benefit and keep it maintained and working. Normally, new systems like this get tossed as soon as the first set of batteries die.
