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San Juan Court of First Instance
Every story we’ve published that names San Juan Court of First Instance, newest first.
October 2026
Oct 8–14
- San Juan Court Orders Eviction of Octogenarian From Hato Rey Home of 27 Years
The San Juan Court ordered the eviction of María Magdalena, a woman in her eighties, from the home she has lived in for 27 years on Carbonell Street in the Roosevelt neighborhood of Hato Rey.
Oct 1–7
- Rideshare Driver Charged with Sexual Assault of 19-Year-Old Tourist in Santurce
The San Juan Prosecutor’s Office filed three criminal charges on Friday against Joshua J.
- Correctional Officer Charged with Assaulting Inmate
Judge Iraida Rodríguez Castro of the San Juan Tribunal found probable cause for arrest against Miguel Ángel Castro González, a correctional officer at Complejo Correccional Las Cucharas in Ponce, for allegedly assaulting a 64-year-old inmate while in his custody at the Centro Médico in Río Piedras.
September 2026
Sep 22–28
- Woman Arrested for Attempting to Set Police Car on Fire
Viviana Sepúlveda Hernández, a 44-year-old woman from Dorado, was taken to prison after being accused of aggravated damage and arson for attempting to set a Puerto Rico Police patrol car on fire at the Capitol Police station in San Juan.
Sep 15–21
- Seven Illegal Guns, Ammo and Drugs Seized From Van in Cupey Housing Project
Police seized seven illegal firearms, ammunition, magazines and drugs from inside a van that appeared to be used as a storage cache during a search-warrant operation at an apartment in the Brisas de Cupey public housing project.
Sep 8–14
- 61-Year-Old Man Jailed for Attempted Robbery at Condado Pharmacy
Judge Arelys Ortiz Rivera of the San Juan Tribunal determined there was cause for the arrest of 61-year-old Alberto Juan Esteves Vergne for attempted robbery and possession and use of a bladed weapon.
August 2026
Aug 22–28
- San Juan Court Warns AAA Over Possible Breach of Water Supply Agreements
The San Juan Court issued an order on Friday reiterating that the Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA) must comply with agreements reached with the Municipality of San Juan during an August 7 hearing.
July 2026
Jul 22–28
- Lawyer for Codepola President Claims His Innocence
Michael Corona, the legal representative of Ariel Torres Meléndez, president of the Corporation for the Defense of the Holder of a Firearms License in Puerto Rico (Codepola), stated that the allegations of mistreating an elderly person are unfounded.
Jul 8–14
- Woman Sent to Prison for Threatening Elderly Man’s Life
Prosecutor Anamar Menéndez González filed charges against Sonhec Rosario Téxidor, 43, for mistreating and threatening an elderly person.
- Woman Jailed on Charges of Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old in San Juan
Amanda Rodríguez Rivera, 33, was jailed after failing to post bail on charges of sexually assaulting, committing lewd acts against, and abusing a boy who was 9 years old at the time, Puerto Rico’s Department of Justice reported.
- Woman Charged with Sexually Assaulting Minor in San Juan
Puerto Rico Police reported that a 32-year-old woman, identified as Amanda M.
- Woman Charged with Sexually Abusing 9-Year-Old Boy in San Juan
A 33-year-old woman identified as Amanda M.
- Woman Arrested for Sexually Assaulting 9-Year-Old in San Juan
Judge Alfrida Tomey Imbert of the San Juan Court determined on Monday that there was probable cause to arrest Amanda M.