Venosa, domestic violence: Carabinieri rescue two elderly men threatened by their son. The man was arrested and found with cocaine.

The call to 112 and immediate intervention

Again, the domestic walls become the sad scene of a serious episode of family violence.
Among the various calls received at the Unique Emergency Number 112, one – as unfortunately happens too often – was a cry for help started by an elderly couple in danger.

Over the course of the weekend, the Operations Center of the Carabinieri Company of Venosa received the desperate request of two spouses, terrified by the threats from the sonAccording to the reconstruction, the man reacted with anger and violence to the parents' refusal to give him yet another sum of money.

A few minutes after the report, a patrol of the Carabinieri serving in the jurisdiction of the Venosa Company arrived at the house. The military have the man was caught in the midst of his aggressive behavior, managing to block it and secure the two elderly people.

The investigation: previous violence and hidden drugs

The following investigative activities they made it possible to ascertain that the son had already made the protagonist of violent and threatening conduct in the past, but never formally reported. During the search, the military also 3,16 grams of cocaine found and seized, hidden inside a mailbox used by the suspect.

In light of the evidence gathered, the man was arrested e transferred to the Melfi prison, at the disposal of theJudicial authority. The Judge for Preliminary Investigations of the Court of Potenza, after the validation of the arrest, ordered the pre-trial detention in prison, without prejudice to the presumption of innocence until the final sentence of conviction.

The Carabinieri appeal: "Report any signs of danger immediately."

Following the episode, the Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Potenza renewed the invitation to citizens to never underestimate the signs of domestic violence and contact 112 immediately or go to a Arma Station in case of threats, abuse or fears for one's safety. « IThe time factor can make the difference between a happy ending and a tragic epilogue."

The Army reiterates the importance of the citizenship collaboration, remembering that reporting promptly helps save lives and prevent dangerous situations from worsening.

A phenomenon that is still too widespread

The Venosa case brings attention to a problem that unfortunately still widespread and often submerged: the violence within domestic walls.
A tragedy that can affect anyone—even the elderly and vulnerable—and which finds its greatest ally in silence. Law enforcement officials urge all, not only the victims but also relatives, friends and neighbors, to report any suspicious behavior or incident of abuse. Only by breaking the silence is it possible. protect the weakest and prevent family tragedies.