Puerto Rico Police Seek 23 Fugitives Accused of Murders Across the Island
Authorities released warrants for 23 high-danger fugitives wanted on murder charges in multiple Puerto Rico municipalities, urging the public to provide tips through confidential channels.
Puerto Rico Police Seek 23 Fugitives Accused of Murders Across the Island
The Puerto Rico Police Department has published arrest warrants for 23 fugitives facing murder charges in various municipalities across the Island, crimes that have claimed multiple lives. Law enforcement considers these individuals highly dangerous; some have evaded capture for years, while others face accusations for killings committed during the current year, according to Superintendent Joseph González Falcón.
González Falcón called on residents to share any information that could lead to the apprehension of these suspects. "Each of these fugitives represents an outstanding debt with the victims, their relatives, and our communities. We will not rest until they are brought to justice," he stated. He encouraged anyone with knowledge of their whereabouts to contact the Puerto Rico Police confidentially, noting that cooperation could help prevent further violent acts and bring peace to affected families.
Since the original publication, two individuals have been removed from the active list. Alexander Vega Medina was arrested last Friday for the killing of Jeremy Javier Castro Rodríguez, who was shot in the parking lot of the recreational area at La Guancha in Ponce while talking with his former partner. Additionally, Juan O. Peraza Jiménez, who faced a $2,000,000 bond for the murder of John Vadis Rivera in Mayagüez, was captured on June 4, 2026, in the state of Georgia and is awaiting extradition, police confirmed.
The remaining wanted individuals include:
- Wilson G. Martínez Guzmán — Wanted since October 3, 2016, with a $600,000 bond, for the murder of Ángel Villegas Guzmán in Guaynabo.
- Eleazar Ríos Tirado — Wanted since January 8, 2026, with a $3,000,000 bond, for the killing of Carlos Bonet Serrano in Arecibo.
- Roniel Ruiz Rivera — Wanted since October 26, 2020, with a $3,000,000 bond, for the murder of Juan Dennis González in Las Piedras.
- Luis A. Rohena Rivera — Wanted since December 5, 2022, with a $1,950,000 bond, for allegedly killing Jeremy González Morales in Juncos.
- Javier Núñez Ariaga — Wanted since July 11, 2025, with a $900,000 bond, for the murder of Richard José Ortiz Fernández in Coamo.
- Brandon Quiles Santos — Wanted since October 23, 2019, with a $1,500,000 bond, for the killing of José Anuel Rivera Rojas in Ciales.
- Jonathan Prado Torres — Wanted since March 4, 2022, with a $1,500,000 bond, for the murder of Julián Luis Rodríguez Milián in Bayamón.
- Ronald Aponte Castillo — Wanted since June 8, 2026, with a $1,020,000 bond, for the murder of Brian Bermúdez Martínez in Coamo.
- Jabdiel Cruz Cartagena — Wanted since June 8, 2026, with a $1,020,000 bond, for the murder of Brian Bermúdez Martínez in Coamo.
Anyone with information that could help locate these fugitives is urged to call the confidential line at (787) 343-2020, the 9-1-1 emergency system, or the nearest police precinct.
Source: Primera Hora
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