A Brazilian court has issued an arrest warrant for the son of a mayor in Alagoas state, accusing him of causing a fatal traffic accident and then orchestrating a cover-up. The case involves the son of the mayor of Pindoba, who is now considered a fugitive by authorities.
The incident occurred on February 11, 2025, in the municipality of Atalaia. According to the investigation, José Cícero Cardoso Costa Júnior, the 30-year-old son of the Pindoba mayor, was driving an official city government vehicle when he struck and killed a man. The collision resulted in the victim's death.
Following the fatal crash, the case took a dramatic turn. Authorities allege that Costa Júnior did not take responsibility for his actions. Instead, he reportedly enlisted a member of his father's staff to assume the blame. Talys Rafael da Silva, who serves as a communications advisor for the city, allegedly attempted to present himself as the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The scheme unraveled, leading to formal charges against the mayor's son. On Thursday, May 7, 2026, the Justice system of Alagoas determined that preventive detention was necessary and issued the arrest warrant. The decision underscores the severity of the charges, which include homicide and attempting to obstruct justice through deception.
Law enforcement moved quickly to execute the court order. The Civil Police conducted searches at five different addresses in an attempt to locate and arrest Costa Júnior. However, the operation was unsuccessful, as the suspect was not found at any of the locations. He has since been officially declared a fugitive.
The case has drawn attention to the alleged misuse of public resources and the abuse of political influence. The use of an official government vehicle in the fatal accident and the involvement of a paid city employee in the alleged cover-up are central elements of the prosecution's case. The investigation continues as police work to apprehend the suspect.
Based on reporting from g1.