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Man Arrested for Alleged Theft of Motorcycle in Dorado

Published Oct 11, 2026, 3:34 PM ASTvia Telemundo PR

Why this matters: The arrest highlights the ongoing issue of vehicle theft in Puerto Rico, with the case involving a motorcycle reported stolen since October 4, and the suspect facing multiple charges related to stolen vehicles and controlled substances.

A man was arrested and taken into custody on Sunday after being found in possession of a reported stolen motorcycle and controlled substances in Dorado. According to the Police, the incident occurred at around 5:30 PM on Saturday when Municipal Agent Adán González stopped Jesier J. Rivera Rivera for a traffic violation and arrested two individuals.

During the stop, authorities seized a black KTM Duke 390 motorcycle without a license plate, which had been reported stolen since October 4. Controlled substances were also seized. Agent Ángel Vargas, assigned to the Stolen Vehicles Division in Bayamón, investigated the case under the supervision of Sergeant Luis Cuadro Hernández.

The case was then presented to Judge Ángela Díaz, who determined probable cause for arrest for violations of various laws and imposed a $25,000 bond, which the suspect did not post, resulting in his incarceration at the Bayamón Correctional Institution 705. The Police reported that the suspect, Jesier J. Rivera Rivera, was charged with multiple violations, including those related to stolen vehicles and controlled substances.

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SourceTelemundo PR

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