Two young men shot as Brooklyn Puerto Rican Day Parade comes to an end, police say
On Sunday night, two young men lost their lives to gunfire as the Puerto Rico Day Parade in Brooklyn was wrapping up, according to police reports. A 19-year-old sustained a gunshot wound to his left arm, while a 20-year-old was shot in the back during an incident on 45th Street near 5th Avenue in Sunset […]
Border agents stop boat with 40 migrants near Puerto Rico shore
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) special agents apprehended multiple migrants from the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Uzbekistan after their boat was intercepted near Desecheo Island in Puerto Rico. This operation kicked off in the early hours of June 6, around 12:30 a.m. local time, when targets were first identified on the island’s west side. […]
Puerto Rican NYPD chief shares reflections on rising to the top of the department
Celebrating Heritage: NYPD Chief Philip Rivera In his 13th-floor office at One Police Plaza in Lower Manhattan, NYPD Sergeant Philip Rivera proudly displays his Puerto Rican heritage. A large Puerto Rican flag, vibrant in red, white, and blue, occupies a corner, while a smaller version waves above his desk. Decorative fluorescent wall hangings featuring national […]
40 Migrants Detained at Sea in Overcrowded, Malfunctioning Small Boat near Puerto Rico
Coast Guard Intercepts Migrant Vessel Near Puerto Rico Special agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Maritime Operations noticed a suspicious boat near Desecho Island in Puerto Rico, which turned out to be a roughly 30-foot long rustic vessel carrying 40 migrants. The crew members were apprehended and removed from the boat, which […]
Authorities confiscate 178 kg of cocaine after a Blackhawk chases down a boat in Puerto Rico.
Recent Drug Smuggling Interception Near Puerto Rico Earlier this month, the U.S. Air and Maritime Operations (AMO) took action by deploying Black Hawk helicopters to intercept a vessel suspected of drug smuggling off Puerto Rico’s coast. On May 14, AMO observed a 25-foot blue boat carrying three individuals and visible cargo. Following this, U.S. Customs […]
Authorities Alleviate Concerns About ‘Serial Attacker Targeting Women’ in Puerto Vallarta Following Discovery of Three Women’s Bodies
Bodies of Three Women Found Near Puerto Vallarta Authorities in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, announced on Wednesday that the bodies of three women had been discovered in or around the area, with no evidence currently linking any suspects to the case. While the women have not been formally identified, reports indicate that they were found partially […]
Police in Puerto Vallarta are investigating if the deaths of three women are related.
Tragedy has struck a popular tourist destination in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, where several women have been discovered dead. Local authorities are currently probing potential links to a broader pattern of violence. The bodies of the women were found across different parts of the city in recent weeks. While their identities haven’t been disclosed yet, reports […]
64 Smuggled Migrants Detained in Small Boat off Puerto Rico Coast
Maritime Smuggling Operation Disrupted in Puerto Rico U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Maritime Operations Officers (AMOs) collaborated with U.S. Border Patrol and ICE Homeland Security Investigations agents to address a maritime smuggling incident off Puerto Rico’s west coast. The operation resulted in the arrest of 64 illegal immigrants who were trying to […]
Jockeys from the Kentucky Derby and a Major League Baseball pitcher connected to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico
Two jockeys who have both won the Kentucky Derby, along with a Major League Baseball pitcher, are reportedly connected to an illegal cockfighting event in Puerto Rico. The jockeys, Jose Ortiz and Irad Ortiz Jr., are brothers and have been competing against each other this year, notably in the recent Kentucky Derby, and are set […]
Miss Universe Puerto Rico Reveals Its Second Transgender Contestant Gabriel Rodríguez Velázquez
Miss Universe Puerto Rico’s Latest Contestant Miss Universe Puerto Rico has introduced its second biological male contestant this year. On Wednesday, the announcement came that Gabriel Rodriguez Velasquez, a transgender model, will be competing for the crown. Rodriguez Velasquez, who hails from Sidra, joins the ranks of contestants aiming for the Miss Universe Puerto Rico […]