#2 Man in Michoacán State Gob,Jesus Reyna Detained for Links with CT

Chivís Martínez for Borderland Beat 

Update:  Reyna detained  for ties to Templarios....Reyna is number two in the state government of Michoacán 

Other reports indicate that the investigation came to a head after the  killing of Templarios leader Enrique Plancarte by members of the Mexican Navy.  Evidence confiscated in that event produced data and cell phone information leading to Reyna.  Reyna is rumored to have been working very closely with Plancarte.

However, SEIDO already had already  opened an investigation.  And later obtained information and evidence  gleaned in the capture and arrest of "El Many"  Morelia.  Who in his possession was a cell phone with information used in the investigation.  The investigation actually began when evidence surfaced proving Reyna had meetings on three occasions with both Premier Templarios leaders "La Tuta" and "Kike Plancarte". Other reports indicate fallen maxium leader "El Chayo" being in at least one of the meetings.

In  their reporting of Reyna's investigation, the media has been quick to point out that  Dr Manuel Mireles has been very vocal in his accusations of state collusion with organized crime and has named Reyna as being one of the collaborators;

"The acting Governor is one of the Templarios, and many of the municipal bodies, Municipal presidents, Michoacán state police and the public prosecutors are part of organized crime" he said in July 2013. 

Reyna was acting governor when Governor Fausto took a leave of absence for cancer treatment.

This story is evolving, we will continue to monitor it...... (click on document to enlarge)

My original post of last night:
Attorney General orders Jesus Reyna Garcia, the Michoacán Government Secretary and former acting governor, to render a statement to the MP 

The Attorney General's Office reported that Friday afternoon, Reyna Garcia complied with the order of the PGR , and was transferred to Mexico City to issue a declaration. 

This order derives from an investigation conducted by the PGR , reported the federal agency

Reyna Garcia’s statement was still being conducted late night Friday, before the Public Prosecutor's Office. 

Although it did not specify the reason Reyna appeared, there have long been signs of his possible links with organized crime groups operating in the state, namely Caballeros Templarios. 

Among those who have made these observations and issued complaints, are members of the autodefensas of Michoacán that emerged in February 2013.

Reyna had been purported in having  ties with CT by Senator Luisa Maria Calderon and autodefensas leader, José Manuel Mireles.   Claims were also made that Reyna Garcia’s wife is sister of the leader of the "Templars", Servando Gomez, alias La Tuta. 

In November 2013 Reyna Garcia issued a statement categorically denying any role or link to organized crime.

Today Michoacán government officials were not available to discuss the case.

This surprise move could go one of two ways, if an investigation with integrity is conducted it could mean a strong beginning into cleaning corruption in Michoacán, however, it could also find in Reyna  Garcias’ (pictured below) favor and an EPN declaration of Reyna Garcia being innocent of the claims and having no ties to organized crime.

 Sources used to write this post-Notimex-Universal