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Body of Shot Teen Found in Arroyo Identified as Missing Group Home Resident
4 updates over 17 days — last updated Sep 10, 2026
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Body of Shot Teen Found in Arroyo Identified as Missing Group Home Resident
via El Nuevo Día
Puerto Rico police identified the body of a shot teenager found Wednesday in Arroyo as Yediel Torrales Lazú, 16. The body was discovered around 6:00 p.m. on the grounds of the former Lafayette sugar mill after a call alerted authorities to a violent crime.
Family Unharmed After Shooting at Salinas Home
via Primera Hora
A family in Salinas survived a shooting at their home in the Coco neighborhood, according to the Police Press Office. The incident occurred at 2:40 a.m. when the homeowner heard several shots fired at the residence while he was with his wife and two minors.
Charges Filed for Elder Abuse Over Undelivered Property Sale
via Primera Hora
Prosecutor Amanda Cancel filed charges of elder abuse against Carlos A. Santiago Maldonado, 47, of Utuado, for allegedly selling a 78-year-old man a 1999 Mazda B-2500 truck and four cans of sealant for $700 without delivering the property.
August1 update
Family Department Backs Tougher Penalties for Elder Abuse and Illegal Elder Care Homes
via NotiCel
Puerto Rico's Department of the Family (DF) voiced support Wednesday for two bills before the House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee aimed at imposing harsher criminal penalties on clandestine elder care homes and increasing prison time for elder…
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