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Man Found Dead in Toa Baja Motel Identified
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The Homicide Division of the CIC in Bayamón is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a man found dead in a motel cabin in Toa Baja. The body was discovered at around 4:30 a.m. in cabin 18 of the…
Man Charged with Insufficient Funds and Elder Abuse
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Prosecutors Melvin Pérez Rodríguez and Meylin Ramos filed criminal charges against Daniel Gómez Torres, 38, of Sabana Grande, for insufficient funds, illegal appropriation, breach of contract, and elder abuse. According to an investigation by Agent Francisco Cuebas of the Mayagüez…
Anthonieska Avilés' Defense Requests Six-Month Trial Delay
via El Nuevo Día
The defense team of Anthonieska Avilés Cabrera, co-accused in the murder of 16-year-old Gabriela Nicole Pratts Rosario, has requested that the Tribunal of Aibonito delay the trial for a minimum of six months. This request comes after the Supreme Court…
Woman Found Dead in Car in Canóvanas
via El Nuevo Día
A 38-year-old woman, Donett M. Garth Durán, was found dead in a car in the San Isidro neighborhood of Canóvanas. The incident occurred on Saturday at 12:08 a.m. after a 911 call reported several gunshots in the area. Authorities found…
Fiscal Board Questions UPR Budget, Cites Deficit in Retirement System
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The Fiscal Supervision Board (JSF) has rejected the proposed budget for the University of Puerto Rico (UPR) for the 2027 fiscal year, citing non-compliance with current fiscal plans and a lack of detail on how to cover tens of millions…
Thieves Break into Mexican Restaurant and Spa in Santurce
via Primera Hora
On Saturday morning, thieves broke into two businesses on Avenida Manuel Fernández Juncos in Santurce: the Mexican restaurant 'No Manches' and the 'Ocean Pearl Wellness' spa. The owner of 'No Manches' reported that the thieves stole $1,112.14 from the cash…
Man Shot to Death in Río Piedras
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A violent death was reported at 2:47 am on Saturday in Calle José Abad, Avenida 65 Infantería, in Río Piedras. According to preliminary information, a 911 call was received about a man's body on the pavement. When agents arrived, they…
Forest Fire Reported Near Senior Home in Gurabo
via El Nuevo Día
A forest fire was reported on Saturday in the Mamey neighborhood, near the El Almendro senior home in Gurabo. According to Ivonne Rosario, spokesperson for the Fire Department, units from Caguas, San Lorenzo, and Gurabo, as well as personnel from…
Ponce Bids Farewell to Dolores Esperanza, Symbol of Hope Against Animal Abuse
via El Nuevo Día
Dolores Esperanza, a dog rescued in Ponce in 2014 after suffering severe burns, has passed away at the age of 13 due to complications from cancer. She had become a symbol of hope, love, and the fight against animal abuse…
Man Assassinated in Front of Business in Gurabo
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A man was killed in the afternoon on Saturday in front of a business in Gurabo, according to the Police Press Office. The incident was reported at 1:47 p.m. through the 9-1-1 Emergency System. It occurred in front of a…
Pedestrian Killed in Accident on PR-3 in Carolina
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A 61-year-old pedestrian, Iván Calderón Pérez, was killed in a traffic accident on PR-3 in front of the Dr. Federico Trilla hospital in Carolina. The incident occurred at approximately 8:49 p.m. when a 911 call reported the accident in a…
Thieves Steal Generator from Church in Canóvanas
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The Second Pentecostal Church, located in the Jardines de Canóvanas community, was targeted by thieves who stole an electric generator, according to the Police. The incident was reported at 1:18 p.m. on Saturday. The complainant told the Police that someone…
Man Arrested for Participating in Telephone Fraud Scheme Against Elderly Person in Aibonito
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A 22-year-old man, Deiby Jones Doroteo, was arrested and jailed on Friday for his participation in a telephone fraud scheme targeting a 79-year-old resident of Aibonito. The victim received a fraudulent call from someone claiming to be a federal agent…
Social and Cultural Stigmas Affect Mental Health of Parents in Puerto Rico
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Ezequiel Pérez Díaz and Xavier Colón Márquez, two fathers in Puerto Rico, express unconditional love for their children, but struggle with perpetual anxiety due to social pressure to provide for them economically and the constant battle with cultural ideals of…
Driver Dies After Car Accident in Caguas
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A driver died in a traffic accident on Saturday night in Caguas, according to the Police. The incident occurred at approximately 9:46 p.m. on kilometer 1.5 of PR-763 road. The driver, described as between 75 and 80 years old, was…
Man Wanted on Five Arrest Warrants Caught in Bayamón
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Agents from the Motorized Unit and the Division of Intelligence and Special Arrests in Bayamón arrested Jorge Serrano Díaz, 54, who had five outstanding arrest warrants for aggravated illegal appropriation and shoplifting. The arrest occurred during a preventive patrol on…
Three Dead in Traffic Accidents Reported Between Saturday and Sunday
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Three people have died in traffic accidents in Puerto Rico between Saturday and Sunday. The most recent incident occurred in Barranquitas, where 42-year-old Alvin L. Rodríguez Rodríguez lost control of his 2017 Polaris RZRRXP 1000 and crashed into a sign…
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in Crash with Jeep in Carolina
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A 27-year-old woman, Francinnette Castro Boria, was seriously injured in a traffic accident on Sunday morning on PR-3 highway, at the intersection with San Marcos street in Carolina. According to preliminary information from the Police, Castro Boria was driving a…
Man Arrested for Allegedly Sexually Assaulting and Threatening His Partner in San Juan
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Judge Dayra Infante Bosques of the San Juan Tribunal determined cause for arrest against 45-year-old Daniel Acevedo Rivera, who is accused of mistreating, threatening, restricting the freedom, and sexually assaulting his partner. According to the police investigation, Acevedo Rivera allegedly…
Massive Collection of Socks to Raise Awareness of Hepatitis C in Puerto Rico
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VOCES Puerto Rico has launched the InviCible campaign, an educational and awareness initiative about hepatitis C, which includes a massive collection of socks in good condition to benefit vulnerable populations, such as homeless individuals, those in recovery from substance use…
Man Shot in Alleged Domestic Violence Incident
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A man was shot, allegedly in a domestic violence incident, in the Santa Ana neighborhood of Salinas, according to the Police press office. The emergency call was received at 1:07 p.m. on Monday through the 9-1-1 Emergency System, reporting the…
Sexagenarian Sentenced for Negligent Homicide of Wife in Vega Baja
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Judge María L. Camareno of the Bayamón Tribunal sentenced 69-year-old Luis E. Cabán Rosario to three years of house arrest for negligent homicide. The charge stems from the death of his 79-year-old wife, Ignacia Santiago Labrador, on February 11 at…
78-year-old Driver Dies in Arecibo Traffic Accident
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A 78-year-old man, Dámaso Concepción Correa, died in a traffic accident that occurred on PR-681 highway in the Islote neighborhood of Arecibo. The incident was reported at 1:32 p.m. through the 911 emergency system after Correa's vehicle, a white Toyota…
Carolina Municipality Activates Security Plan for Noche de San Juan
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The Municipality of Carolina has activated a comprehensive security plan for the celebration of Noche de San Juan, a popular summer tradition in Puerto Rico. The plan, which will run from 8:00 AM on Tuesday to 8:00 AM on Wednesday…
Aguada to Celebrate Noche de San Juan at Pico de Piedra Beach
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Aguada Mayor Christian Cortés Feliciano announced that the municipal administration will celebrate the traditional Noche de San Juan at the Pico de Piedra Beach, starting at 9:00 am with a volleyball tournament, artisans, and music. The event will feature performances…
First Class of Young People with Functional Diversity Graduates from Sor Isolina Ferré
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The Sor Isolina Ferré Centers marked a historic milestone with the graduation of seven young people with functional diversity, the first class to graduate from the organization's Vocational and Technical Academic Area. The students were among 132 graduates recognized during…
Nine Inmates Complete Master's Degrees at University of Puerto Rico
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Nine students from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras' (UPR-RP) Program for University Studies for Confined Persons were recognized for completing their master's degrees in Cultural Management and Administration (MAGAC). The graduates, including Omayra Torres Sánchez, Yarelys Rossy…
Man Dies After Vehicle Falls Off Cliff in Peñuelas
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A man died on Monday after his vehicle fell off a cliff in the Cuevas neighborhood, Cerro Los Cabros sector, in Peñuelas, according to the Police. The authorities were alerted to the situation in the afternoon and found the driver…
Police Investigate Death of Dog in Bayamón, Find Suspect's Home in Squalid Conditions
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On Monday, the Police conducted a raid on the residence of 60-year-old Neftalí Rosado Vélez, suspected of killing his own dog in the Santa Juanita urbanization of Bayamón. According to Sergeant Carlos Bari, the operation aimed to assess the living…
Burglary in Bayamón: 18 Windows, 3 TVs, and Tools Stolen
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The Police are investigating a reported burglary that occurred on Monday afternoon at a residence in the Hermanas Dávila urbanization in Bayamón. According to the complainant, someone damaged the main gate and door to gain access to the property. Once…
Man Arrested for Domestic Violence
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Kelvin Javier Bonilla Nieves, a 36-year-old resident of Vega Baja, was arrested on Monday due to an arrest warrant for charges of robbery, mistreatment, aggravated mistreatment, and threat under the Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Law (Ley 54). The warrant…
San Juan YMCA Offers Summer Camp in July with Sports and Recreational Activities for Children and Youth
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The San Juan YMCA announced the opening of its summer camp for the month of July, targeting families still seeking options after the closure of most summer programs in June. The program is designed for children and youth between the…
Medicaid Fraud: 173 Charges Filed Against Doctor, Administrator, and Laboratory
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Puerto Rico authorities have uncovered several healthcare fraud schemes involving a licensed doctor, a clinical laboratory, unauthorized medication sales, and unlicensed dental services. The cases were part of the National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026, a federal initiative that resulted…
Two Students Overcome Cancer and Serious Illness to Graduate from University of Puerto Rico
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Viviana Enid García González and Luis Moscoso Rivera, two students at the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras (UPR-RP), are set to graduate this week despite facing life-threatening diagnoses and challenges. Viviana, a 32-year-old survivor of ovarian cancer, will…
Armed Robbery at San Lorenzo Gas Station
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A gas station in San Lorenzo was robbed at gunpoint during the early hours of Wednesday, according to the Police. The incident occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. at the Ecomaxx gas station, located on PR-181. Two masked individuals intimidated and…
Man Shot During Attempted Carjacking in Bayamón
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A man was shot in the leg during an attempted carjacking in the Parkhurst neighborhood of Bayamón, Puerto Rico, on Tuesday night. According to preliminary information, the incident occurred at 9:32 p.m. while the victim was working on his car.…
Judge Admits Evidence of Alleged Admission by Anthonieska in Murder Case
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The trial of Elvia Cabrera Rivera continued in the Aibonito court, with Judge Luis S. Barreto Altieri admitting as evidence a statement from Gabriela 'Gaba' Figueroa Arroyo, a childhood friend of the victim, Gabriela Nicole 'Lela' Pratts Rosario. Figueroa Arroyo…
19-year-old dies in traffic accident in Juana Díaz
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A 19-year-old man, Miguel Benítez Pérez, died after a traffic accident on PR-149, kilometer 65.1, in Juana Díaz. According to the preliminary investigation by the Ponce Highway Patrol Division, Benítez Pérez was driving a 1997 Toyota Corolla when he allegedly…
Bayamón CIC Clarifies 'Hit and Run' Case
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Judge Rafael Parés Quiñones of the Bayamón Tribunal determined probable cause for the arrest of Roberto García Sánchez, 33, a resident of Trujillo Alto, for the crimes of destroying evidence and abandoning the scene of an accident where a person…
Double Homicide in Guaynabo Residential Area
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A double homicide occurred this afternoon in the Zenón Díaz Valcárcel residential area in Guaynabo. According to preliminary data provided by the Police, at 2:57 p.m. today, a warning call was received about detonations in the public housing complex. When…
Driver Charged in Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident in Bayamón
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Roberto García Sánchez, 32, faces charges for a fatal hit-and-run accident on April 22 in Bayamón, where a 73-year-old pedestrian, Ángel De Jesús Hernández, died. According to the Police, García Sánchez was charged with leaving the scene of an accident…
Youth Charged as Minor in Connection with Fatal Shooting in Ponce
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A young man, who was a minor at the time of the incident, has been charged with serious offenses in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy in Ponce. The incident occurred on October…
Tsunami Warning Canceled for the Caribbean After 7.2 and 7.5 Magnitude Earthquakes in Venezuela
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday at 6:04 and 7:12 p.m., respectively, and were felt in several areas of Puerto Rico. The National Meteorological Service (SNM) initially issued a tsunami warning for the Caribbean…
19-year-old dies after being ejected from car in Arecibo
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A 19-year-old man, Naim Vélez González, died in a traffic accident on Wednesday night in the Miraflores neighborhood of Arecibo. According to the Puerto Rico Police, the incident occurred at approximately 11:25 p.m. on kilometer 2.7 of PR-637. Vélez González…
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with BMW and Being Run Over in Caguas
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A motorcyclist died on Wednesday night in a traffic accident in front of the VETS PR veterinary clinic on Degetau Avenue in Caguas. According to the Puerto Rico Police, the incident occurred at 10:26 p.m. when the driver of a…
Armed Men Threaten Couple in Front of Minors in San Germán
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A couple was threatened by four armed men at their residence in the El Recreo residential complex in San Germán. The incident occurred at approximately 11:50 p.m. when the four individuals, carrying firearms, arrived at the entrance of the couple's…
Three 'Carjackings' Reported in Lajas and San Juan Within Two Hours
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According to the Puerto Rico Police, three 'carjackings' occurred in Lajas and San Juan within a two-hour period on Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The most recent incident happened at 1:00 a.m. on Thursday in the Lajas Arriba neighborhood, where…
Unprotected Sex Causes 90% of HIV Diagnoses in Puerto Rico
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The Puerto Rico Department of Health reports that unprotected sex is the cause of 90% of HIV diagnoses in Puerto Rico. According to the department, every day, one person is diagnosed with HIV on the island. Between 2021 and 2025…
Rifles Seized During Double Homicide Investigation in Guaynabo
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Agents from the Division of Intelligence and Special Arrests in Bayamón seized firearms and ammunition from a vehicle while investigating a double homicide scene at the Zenón Díaz Valcárcel residential complex in Guaynabo. The vehicle, a 2024 gray Nissan Kicks…
UPR Río Piedras Graduation Marred by Protests Against President Zayira Jordán
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Over 2,400 students graduated from the University of Puerto Rico's Río Piedras campus, with many expressing their rejection of President Zayira Jordán Conde's absence and the budget cuts imposed by the Fiscal Oversight Board. Jordán Conde did not attend the…
Man Sought for Domestic Violence and Weapons Charges in Ponce
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The Police are searching for 22-year-old Henry Jahaziel Amaro Adorno, who has an arrest warrant issued by the Ponce Tribunal for violating the Weapons Law and the Domestic Violence Law. Judge Ángel N. Candelario Cáliz found cause for arrest and…
High Rate of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Young People in Puerto Rico
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In the first three months of 2026, young people between the ages of 20 and 34 accounted for the majority of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia cases in Puerto Rico. This situation has led experts to call for comprehensive sexual education…
Four Suspects Sought in Yauco Jewelry Store Burglary
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The Ponce Division of Property and Fraud of the Criminal Investigations Corps (CIC) is investigating a burglary that occurred at Joyería La Mia in Yauco's urban area. The incident happened on June 23 during the early morning hours, with four…
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Collision with Car in Toa Baja
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A traffic accident occurred early Friday morning on PR-165, kilometer 6.7, in front of the Toa Baja police station, involving a motorcyclist and a vehicle. According to preliminary information from the authorities, the motorcyclist suffered serious injuries from the impact.…
Thieves Damage ATM at Manatí Gas Station
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A gas station in Manatí, Puerto Rico, was burglarized early Friday morning. The Puma gas station, located on PR-685, was broken into when thieves damaged the security gate locks and forced open the main door. According to preliminary reports, the…
Masked Men Shoot and Injure Man in Gurabo Residence
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A 26-year-old man was shot and injured after three masked individuals entered a residence in the Jaguas neighborhood of Gurabo. According to the preliminary police report, the incident occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday when the individuals entered the home…
Motorcyclist Dies After Collision with Vehicle in Toa Baja
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A 27-year-old motorcyclist, John Cuevas Rosado, died on Friday after being involved in a collision with a vehicle on PR-165 in Toa Baja. The accident occurred at approximately 6:20 a.m. at kilometer 6.7 of the road, in the direction of…
Magnitude 5.0 Earthquake Registered Southwest of Isla de Mona
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A magnitude 5.0 earthquake was registered at 12:06 p.m. on Friday southwest of Isla de Mona, according to the Puerto Rico Seismic Network (RSPR). The agency reported that no tsunami warning, alert, or watch was issued for the archipelago and…
Aguadilla Opens Collection Center to Help Those Affected by Venezuela Earthquakes
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The mayor of Aguadilla, Julio Roldán, announced the opening of the 'Ayuda pa' Venezuela' collection center to gather essential supplies for those affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. The center, located in the Luis Muñoz Marín building, will receive…
Armed Man Arrested at Sports Complex in Barceloneta
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An armed man was arrested on Friday morning at the Villa Geogetti Sports Complex in Barceloneta after a citizen reported a suspicious vehicle in the area. Agents José Mercado Méndez and Sergeant Elizabeth Robles Monroig located a black 2020 Toyota…
Armed Robbery Occurs in Toa Baja Residential Area
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This morning, two armed individuals committed a home robbery in the Villa Marisol urbanization of the Sabana Seca neighborhood in Toa Baja. The 34-year-old victim was about to leave his residence in his Toyota 4Runner when he was surprised by…
Cataño Mayor Recovers from Bone Marrow Transplant
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Cataño Mayor Julio Alicea Vasallo is recovering from a bone marrow transplant, a procedure part of his treatment for myelofibrosis, a cancer that forms scars in the bone marrow. The transplant was performed on June 8 and his family reported…
Two People Assassinated Near Establishment in Gurabo
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Two men were assassinated on Friday night near an establishment located on PR-189 in Gurabo. According to the preliminary police report, a 9-1-1 emergency call at 8:52 p.m. alerted authorities to a suspicious situation behind the Formula Fun Trampoline Park.…
Three Homicides Reported in Violent Early Morning in Puerto Rico
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Three homicides were reported in the early morning hours of Saturday in Barceloneta, Trujillo Alto, and San Juan, according to the Police Press Office. One of the victims was a 17-year-old minor. The crimes occurred between 12:00 a.m. and 1:30…
Pedestrian Dies After Being Hit by Vehicle in Caguas
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A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in front of the Caguas Court of First Instance on Saturday morning, according to the Police. The incident occurred at approximately 6:07 a.m. on PR-189 highway, at kilometer 0.3. The driver…
Violent Early Morning in Barceloneta: Man Killed on PR-682
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A 34-year-old man, Xavier Hernández Acevedo, was killed at 12:23 a.m. on Saturday in Barceloneta, on PR-682, kilometer 0.3. Puerto Rico Police officers from the Barceloneta District were alerted to the scene after a 9-1-1 call reported a person lying…
Man Arrested for Assaulting Supermarket Manager
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A 42-year-old man was arrested for allegedly robbing a Pueblo supermarket in the Monte Mall commercial center in Hato Rey and assaulting the manager. The incident occurred at approximately 8:24 p.m. on Friday. According to preliminary information, the man was…
Pedestrian Identified in Fatal Accident Outside Caguas Court
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A pedestrian, identified as 34-year-old Carlos E. Cotto Madera, was fatally struck by a vehicle in front of the Caguas Court of First Instance on Saturday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 6:07 a.m. on PR-189, near kilometer 0.3. According…
Woman Barricades Herself in Levittown, Police Officer Injured
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A police officer was injured on Saturday afternoon while attending to a medical situation with a woman who barricaded herself in a residence in the Levittown neighborhood of Toa Baja. The police reported that the incident involved a mental health…
Government to Open Relief Centers for Venezuelan Earthquake Victims
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The Puerto Rico government, led by Secretary of State Rosachely Rivera Santana, will open relief centers on Sunday, June 28, to collect donations for those affected by the earthquakes in Venezuela. The centers will remain open until Thursday, July 2…
A Safe Summer: Tips to Prevent Accidents and Tragedies
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As many families in Puerto Rico enjoy summer vacations by spending time at pools, beaches, and water parks, the Puerto Rico Red Cross offers tips to prevent accidents and tragedies. Most child drowning deaths occur in residential pools during non-swimming…
One of Puerto Rico's Most Wanted Arrested in New York for 2017 Murder
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The Puerto Rico Police announced the arrest of Yaniel Cirino, 33, one of the 12 most wanted individuals on the island for first-degree murder. Cirino was captured in Syracuse, New York, in connection with a 2017 murder case in Naguabo.…
19-Year-Old Dies and Companion Injured in PR-10 Crash
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A 19-year-old man, Rafael Figueroa Rivera, died in a fatal traffic accident on PR-10, near Ponce, while heading towards Adjuntas. The incident occurred at approximately 8:46 p.m. and is currently under investigation by Agent Ramón Velázquez and Prosecutor Alexandra Cardín…
Venezuelan Children's Baseball Team Arrives in Loíza for Latin American and Caribbean Little League Series
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A team of children from Venezuela arrived in Loíza on Saturday to participate in the 2026 Latin American and Caribbean Little League Series. The team was initially scheduled to arrive on Thursday but was delayed due to earthquakes in Venezuela.…
Lawmakers Criticize San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Over Bond Issuance
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Legislators Ingrid Colberg Rodríguez and Manuel Calderón Cerame of the Partido Popular Democrático (PPD) criticized San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero for issuing $323.7 million in bonds, which they claim will burden future generations of San Juan residents with debt. The…
Driver Dies After Collision with Garbage Truck in Bayamón
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A 61-year-old driver died in a collision with a garbage truck in Bayamón early Monday morning, according to the Police. The incident occurred at 4:09 a.m. on PR-29, kilometer 1.1. The driver of the Honda Accord was traveling in the…
Tourists Robbed at Gunpoint in Condado
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Two tourists from Florida were robbed at gunpoint in Condado, San Juan, while attempting to enter their short-term rental apartment at Castillo Del Parque 155. The incident occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Monday when the tourists arrived in a private…
Thieves Break into Pepe Ganga Store in Manatí, Steal $25,000
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The Police are investigating a break-in at the Pepe Ganga store located in the Monte Real Shopping Center on PR-2 in Manatí. According to the complaint, someone gained access to the store and broke into the vault, stealing approximately $25,000…
Hooded Men Assault Gas Station in Santa Isabel
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A gas station in Santa Isabel was robbed early Monday morning by two hooded men, one armed with a knife and the other with a gun. The incident occurred at 2:19 am at the Gulf gas station on Baldorioty Street.…
Man Known as 'Papito' Charged and Jailed for Alleged Domestic Violence Incident in Carolina
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Julio E. Ferrer Taveras, also known as 'Papito', a 40-year-old man, has been charged with domestic violence under Law 54 for the Prevention and Intervention of Domestic Violence. According to the police investigation, Ferrer Taveras arrived at the victim's residence…
Police Seek Fugitive in Connection with Home Robbery of Elderly Couple
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The Bayamón Special Arrests Division is seeking the public's help in locating 34-year-old Josué Cruz Villanueva, who is wanted for his alleged involvement in a home robbery that occurred on April 22, 2025, in the Cedro Arriba neighborhood of Naranjito.…
San Juan Municipality Seeks to Establish Multi-Story Parking in Escambrón
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The San Juan municipality, led by Miguel Romero, plans to expand the parking area in front of Escambrón beach to build a multi-story parking facility that can accommodate up to 950 vehicles. The proposal, contained in Project Ordinance 55, involves…
Man Charged with Murder of 19-Year-Old Basketball Player Joshnell Rubén in Caguas
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A 33-year-old man, William Cotto Olmeda, has been charged with the murder of 19-year-old Joshnell Rubén González Román, a promising basketball player, in Caguas. According to the Puerto Rico Police, Cotto Olmeda allegedly shot González Román multiple times on February…
Masked Gunmen Rob Gas Station in Salinas
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A gas station in Salinas, Puerto Rico, was robbed at gunpoint by four masked individuals early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at the Gulf gas station located at kilometer 160.4 of PR-3 highway. The robbers, armed and masked, entered the…
Metal Collector Reports Assistant for Stealing His Vehicle
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Authorities are investigating a vehicle theft reported on Monday afternoon in Hato Rey. The 54-year-old complainant, a metal collector, alleged that on Friday, June 26, his assistant, who was a passenger, pushed him out of his 2002 white Ford Ranger…
UPR Launches Humanitarian Aid Campaign for Families Affected by Venezuela Earthquake
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The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) has launched a humanitarian aid campaign to support families affected by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela. UPR President Zayira Jordán Conde announced the initiative, which aims to collect essential items such as medications, medical…
UPR Governing Board Approves Budget Created by Fiscal Oversight Board
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The University of Puerto Rico's (UPR) Governing Board approved the budget established by the Fiscal Oversight Board (JSF) with eight votes in favor and three against. The approved budget is $1.255 billion and includes changes to employee retirement contributions. The…
State and Municipal Firefighters Control Forest Fire in Carolina
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A forest fire broke out this afternoon on PR-853 road, Los Brillones, in the Barrazas neighborhood of Carolina. State and municipal firefighters, along with the Municipal Emergency Management Office, have contained the fire. Units from Carolina, Canóvanas, and Fajardo were…
Man Charged with Attempted Murder for Allegedly Running Over Father in Loíza
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Dominique Ayala Hogan, a 32-year-old resident of Loíza, has been charged with attempted murder in the first degree and possession and use of white weapons. The incident occurred on June 29 on PR-187 road in the Piñones sector of Loíza…
San Juan Municipal Legislature Postpones Vote on Escambrón Beach Parking Lot
via El Nuevo Día
The San Juan Municipal Legislature removed from its agenda a discussion on a proposed ordinance to build a multi-story parking lot in front of Escambrón Beach. According to Ingrid Colberg, a municipal legislator from the Popular Democratic Party, the move…
Campaign Launched to Prevent Cervical Injuries from Diving Accidents
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The Puerto Rico Department of Health and the Puerto Rican Society of Orthopedics and Traumatology (SPOT) launched a campaign to warn about the risks of diving into unknown or shallow waters, and to prevent cervical and spinal cord injuries. According…
Judge Finds Defendant Not Guilty in 2023 Murder of Two Peruvian Students
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Judge Rafael Taboas Dávila of the San Juan Tribunal found Jeremy Serrano Alicea not guilty on all charges related to the 2023 murder of two Peruvian university students, Sergio Palomino Ruiz and Franco Medina Angulo, in Santurce. The students, aged…
Man from Gurabo Arrested for Alleged Pattern of Sexual Abuse Against Two Teenagers
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Judge Irmarie Colón Massó of the Caguas Tribunal found cause for arrest against Isabelo Santana Casul, 44, for allegedly maintaining a pattern of abuse and sexual abuse against two adolescent relatives. Prosecutors Liza Morales Jusino and Krystal Feliciano Vázquez filed…
Arroyo Couple Sentenced to 75 Years in Prison for Sexually Abusing Minors
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A couple from Arroyo, Angeline Lamboy Pérez, 37, and Emmanuel Lugo Ramos, 30, have been sentenced to 75 years in prison for sexually abusing and committing lewd acts against three minors in Guayama. The sentence was imposed by Judge Carol…
Man Detained as 'Person of Interest' in Caguas Woman's Death
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A 67-year-old man, Carlos Manuel Estefano Pino, was detained as a 'person of interest' in connection with the death of a woman in Caguas. The detention was carried out in Barceloneta by the Unidad de Fuerzas Conjuntas, led by Captain…