Two detainees attempt escape from Utuado Court; $200,000 bail each
Joel González and Yamil Rodríguez, accused of murder, attempted to escape on 30 September by opening the lock on their cell in Utuado Court.
Escape attempt at Utuado Court ends with new charges
Two detainees facing jury trial for murder attempted to escape on 30 September from a cell in Utuado Court, according to metro.pr.
Joel González Rodríguez, 22 years old, and Yamil Rodríguez Andújar, 37 years old, both residents of Utuado, opened the lock on the cell and caused damage to a door providing access to the marquee leading to the courthouse yard. Two bailiffs discovered them at the moment and proceeded to arrest them.
Judge Rafael Lugo Morales, of Arecibo Court, determined probable cause against both and imposed a bail of $200,000 on each. They were subsequently returned to Las Cucharas prison in Ponce.
The detainees were in court for proceedings related to a murder that occurred in 2024. The preliminary hearing on the escape attempt was scheduled for 30 October.
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