Police Detain Sanitation Officer, Conduct Intensive Interrogation on Four Serious Charges in Girlfriend Assault Case
A 30-year-old sanitation officer was detained in Nakhon Ratchasima on four charges including assault after his girlfriend filed a complaint with a women's foundation. Police are gathering evidence including CCTV footage and conducted a sear
On May 14, at Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, officers detained Kanitin Pothin, age 30, a sanitation officer with Police Sanitation Unit, Command Division 2, for intensive questioning, fingerprinting, and formally charged him with four serious offenses. He allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, a nursing aide, who subsequently filed a complaint with the Paveena Hongsakul Foundation for Children and Women. The investigation was closely supervised by Deputy Commander of Chaiyaphum Provincial Police and the Inspector of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station.
After questioning concluded, officers conducted a search of the suspect's residence in Nong Bua Sala Subdistrict to collect additional evidence based on the victim's previous statements. When journalists attempted to ask the suspect if he had anything to say to the victim, he remained silent, appearing visibly tense during custody.
According to Inspector Sirichai Srichaipanya of Nakhon Ratchasima City Police Station, the suspect has been informed of the charges. Investigators conducted thorough questioning, collected fingerprints, and gathered physical evidence relevant to the case. Initially, four charges were filed: assault, unlawful detention, possession of obscene computer-generated images, and drug possession.
During interrogation, the suspect showed signs of stress but provided some statements helpful to the investigation. Though several days had passed since the incident, officers believe some evidence may still remain and be recoverable. Police are also collecting CCTV footage from the suspect's residence and neighboring properties to build a comprehensive case file.
Inspector Sirichai assured the public that authorities will proceed fairly according to facts and law, ensuring the perpetrator does not escape justice. However, all charges will be carefully reviewed against evidence before proceeding with legal action.
