Suspect Formally Charged in Playa del Carmen Homicide Case

Playa del Carmen, Mexico — The Quintana Roo Attorney General's Office has formally initiated legal proceedings against a man identified as David Melchor "N", known regionally as "Bimbo", for crimes related to violence and drug dealing. The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into drug-related conflicts in the area.

Following an exhaustive investigation, a judge issued an order formally charging him for his alleged involvement in the crimes of attempted qualified homicide and drug dealing. The precautionary measure includes preventive prison for at least two years, ensuring the judicial process continues without interruption.

The case dates back to September 22, when a victim was shot at on the highway connecting Playa del Carmen with Puerto Morelos. The aggression was perpetrated by occupants of a green Jetta vehicle, among them "Bimbo" and another individual known as "La Perra". Witnesses and lines of investigation suggest these individuals are part of a group dedicated to selling drugs in the northern part of the state.

A dispute over control of drug dealing in the northern beaches of Quintana Roo is considered the probable cause of the attack, which resulted in material damages and injuries to one person.

In addition to this accusation, "Bimbo" faces another complaint for possession of marijuana in Puerto Morelos, for which he is being held in preventive prison for an additional year or for the entire duration of the trial.

In a related development, the Attorney General's Office has also formally charged Mary Karla "N" in Tulum for qualified homicide following an attack with a bladed weapon against a man on a public street, related to a dispute over valuables. The court has imposed preventive prison for two years in that case as well, reaffirming its strategy to ensure judicial processes develop within a framework of legality.

These actions reflect a coordinated effort to address violence and organized crime in Quintana Roo, where disputes over territories and control of drugs generate recurring incidents that affect citizen security. The continuation of these judicial processes is considered key to restoring tranquility in the state's tourist and residential communities.