A former Baja California state police officer is behind bars in Tijuana after a judge ordered preventive detention on charges of beating his ex-partner and their 6-year-old son, then running both over with his vehicle as he fled the scene.
Eduardo Alberto “N,” a former member of the Fuerza Estatal de Seguridad Ciudadana (FESC), Baja California’s state security force, was formally charged in connection with an April 21 attack in the Lomas Terrabella neighborhood of Tijuana. Prosecutors say he physically assaulted his ex-partner and their young son before stealing the woman’s cellphone.
Suspect Allegedly Struck Victims With Vehicle
The attack escalated when Eduardo Alberto allegedly drove his vehicle into both victims while attempting to flee the scene. He then crashed into another car nearby. The Fiscalía General del Estado (FGE), Baja California’s state prosecutor’s office, cited an alleged pattern of gender-based violence dating to earlier in 2025.
A judge granted the prosecution’s request for preventive detention, meaning Eduardo Alberto will remain in jail while the case proceeds. The court set a two-month window to close the complementary investigation phase.
Prosecutors Cite Zero Tolerance for Officer Impunity
The FGE used the case to send a public message about accountability within law enforcement ranks. The office stated it maintains “zero tolerance for impunity” and specifically noted that current or former security personnel are not above the law.
Under Mexico’s criminal justice system, preventive detention (prisión preventiva) can be imposed when a judge determines the suspect poses a flight risk or a danger to the victim. Domestic violence cases in Baja California increasingly result in this measure, particularly when prosecutors can establish a pattern of abuse.
The FESC is the primary state-level police force in Baja California, operating across Tijuana, Mexicali, Ensenada, and other municipalities. The suspect’s current employment status with the force was not detailed in the charging documents, though he was identified as a former officer.
The case was first reported by Jornada BC.