U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico
Recent News About U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico gang members indicted on drug trafficking and firearms charges
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted 25 members of a violent gang based in Mayagüez on charges related to drug trafficking and firearms offenses. -
Five charged in Puerto Rico attempted kidnapping incident
On April 24, 2025, a federal grand jury indicted five individuals for conspiracy to kidnap and attempted kidnapping in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, on July 12, 2024. -
Operation in Puerto Rico leads to arrest of three long-time fugitives
Three individuals with longstanding fugitive status were apprehended in Puerto Rico on criminal charges connected to drug trafficking and violent offenses. -
Aguadilla man faces charges in child exploitation case
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted Leonardo Román Domenech, a 39-year-old resident of Aguadilla, on charges of child exploitation. -
Puerto Rico marks National Crime Victims’ Rights Week with focus on healing
The District of Puerto Rico's United States Attorney’s Office is marking National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW) from April 6 to April 12, 2025. -
Puerto Rican businessmen and CPA indicted for CARES Act fraud scheme
Two businessmen, a certified public accountant, and four Puerto Rico-based companies have been indicted on charges of fraud, bribery, and money laundering. -
Puerto Rico resident indicted for fentanyl and cocaine distribution conspiracy
On March 27, 2025, a federal grand jury in the District of Puerto Rico indicted Carlos A. Guerra-Colón on multiple charges related to drug distribution. -
Puerto Rico ex-officer sentenced to 11 years for child exploitation
On March 26, 2025, Luis Javier Pérez-Badillo, a former officer of the Puerto Rico Police Bureau, was sentenced by United States District Court Judge María Antongiorgi-Jordán. -
Ponce businessman and company face bank fraud and money laundering charges
A man from Ponce, identified as Melvin E. Rivera-Oliveras, has been subpoenaed concerning schemes linked to bank fraud and money laundering. -
US Postal Inspection Service seizes significant contraband in major joint operation
In a coordinated effort to curb the trafficking of illegal substances and weapons, the United States Postal Inspection Service has reported the interception and seizure of significant contraband. -
Former task force agent convicted for concealing funds during seizure
A former officer of the Puerto Rico Special Investigations Bureau, Antonio Pizarro Adorno, has been found guilty of corruption by a federal jury. -
Man found guilty on six counts related to child exploitation in Puerto Rico
After a five-day jury trial in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Lionel Albino Galindo was found guilty of six counts of child exploitation. -
Dominican man sentenced over fatal human smuggling operation
A Dominican national has been sentenced to nine years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of 11 individuals. -
Three sentenced for harboring aliens arriving illegally in Puerto Rico
The final sentencing in a case involving the harboring of aliens arriving in Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic has been completed. -
US Attorney Muldrow comments on Alexis Torres's departure from public safety role
On January 30, 2025, the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto Rico expressed its gratitude to Alexis Torres, who has served as Secretary of the Puerto Rico Department of Public Safety. -
Missouri woman indicted for arson after damaging building in Puerto Rico
A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico has indicted a woman from St. Peters, Missouri, on charges of arson.