Detainee dies in hospital after losing consciousness in cell at Shaba Police Station

ORANJESTAD — A detainee died in hospital early Wednesday morning after officers at Shaba Police Station found him unconscious and unresponsive during a routine inspection on Tuesday afternoon.

The incident was discovered at approximately 3:23 PM. The duty commander was immediately notified and requested an ambulance. Medical personnel provided assistance at the police station before transporting the man to hospital.

During the early hours of Wednesday, police were informed that the detainee's condition had deteriorated and that he had subsequently died.

The deceased has been identified as J.C. Croes, born in the Dominican Republic on February 16, 1974, and aged 52.

In accordance with established procedures, the National Criminal Investigation Department (Landsrecherche) and the Public Prosecutor's Office have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

The Aruba Police Force has expressed its condolences to the deceased's family.