Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, February 25, 2016 Eight Individuals Arrested for Bribery, Conspiracy, Health Care and Mail Fraud Yesterday, a federal grand jury returned a 14 count indictment against eight individuals for bribery, conspiracy to commit health care fraud, conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, … Continue reading
When I started researching the Southern States Energy Board they reminded me of the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC); and after having written already three blogs on the SSEB, and still following up with continued research I have information that the Southern State Energy Board is using information produced from ALEC and using that as … Continue reading
U.S. Department of Justice August 07, 2013 Office of Public Affairs (202) 514-2007/TDD (202) 514-1888 Five Puerto Rico Police Department Officers Indicted on Federal Civil Rights, Obstruction of Justice, and Perjury Charges WASHINGTON—A second superseding indictment against five Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) officers was announced today by Jocelyn Samuels, Acting Assistant Attorney General for … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office August 07, 2013 District of Puerto Rico (787) 766-5656 Indictments Charge 139 Individuals with Drug Trafficking in Puerto Rico SAN JUAN, PR—Three federal indictments were unsealed today in the District of Puerto Rico charging 139 defendants with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of controlled substances, announced Rosa Emilia … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Five Puerto Rico Police Department Officers Indicted on Federal Civil Rights, Obstruction of Justice and Perjury Charges A second superseding indictment against five Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) officers was announced today by Jocelyn Samuels, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 25, 2013 Puerto Rico Man Faces Life in Prison for Mass Shooting in 2009 Alexis Candelario-Santana, 41, faces life in prison following his conviction of murdering eight people and an unborn child and attempting to murder 19 others during a mass shooting at … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, December 21, 2012 Justice Department Enters into Agreement to Reform the Puerto Rico Police Department The Justice Department (DOJ) today entered into a sweeping agreement with the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and Governor Luis Fortuño to resolve its civil investigation of the Puerto Rico … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office May 18, 2012 District of Puerto Rico (787) 766-5656 Former Puerto Rico Police Officer Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking Crimes SAN JUAN—David González-Pérez, a former Puerto Rico Police officer from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was sentenced yesterday to 24 years in prison by U.S. District Judge Aida Delgado-Colón for … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 30, 2012 Special Agent Harry Rodriguez (787) 759-1550 Arrest of Individual Involved in Robbery at Shopping Mall in Baymon SAN JUAN—On April 27, 2012, the Police of Puerto Rico and the FBI, in coordination with the United States Attorney’s Office, arrested Willie Diaz-Carrion, age 39, at a residence in Toa Baja, … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office April 26, 2012 District of Puerto Rico (787) 766-5656 Forty Individuals Indicted for Drug Trafficking in the Municipality of San Sebastian Narcotics Forfeiture Allegation of $5 Million SAN JUAN—On April 25, 2012, a federal grand jury indicted 40 individuals as a result of an investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation … Continue reading
FBI San Juan April 18, 2012 Special Agent Harry Rodriguez (787) 759-1550 FBI and Puerto Rico Police Seek Public’s Assistance for Information Concerning Murder of Sergeant Abimael Castro-Berrocales SAN JUAN—On January 1, 2012 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Police of Puerto Rico Officer Sergeant (Sgt.) Abimael Castro-Berrocales conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on State … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 3, 2012 Three Men Convicted in Puerto Rico for Roles in Providing Armed Security for Drug Transactions WASHINGTON – Three men, including a former officer with the Puerto Rico Department of Corrections, were convicted by a federal jury in San Juan, Puerto Rico, … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney’s Office March 28, 2012 District of Puerto Rico (787) 766-5656 Thirty-Two Individuals Indicted in Puerto Rico Under Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act SAN JUAN—A federal grand jury has indicted 32 individuals as a result of an investigation by the FBI and the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD), with the collaboration of the … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, March 16, 2012 Justice Department Settles Charge of Employment Discrimination by Puerto Rico Security Company WASHINGTON – The Justice Department and Puerto Rico-based Indrescom Security Technology Inc. have agreed to settle allegations that the company discriminated against a work-authorized individual during the Employment Eligibility … Continue reading
Department of Justice Office of Public Affairs FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, January 11, 2012 50 Individuals Charged in Puerto Rico with Allegedly Trafficking Identities of Puerto Rican Us Citizens WASHINGTON – Fifty individuals were charged in an indictment unsealed today in Puerto Rico with conspiracy to commit identification fraud in connection with their alleged roles … Continue reading