Carlos Javier Alvelo-Cartagena, a 31-year-old resident of Puerto Rico, is facing serious charges after allegedly committing two bank robberies in the island territory.
According to the Government’s allegations, in January 2020, Alvelo-Cartagena committed an armed robbery of an Oriental Bank branch on Betances Avenue in Bayamón. During this heinous act, Alvelo-Cartagena stole $1,740.
One year later, in August 2021, Alvelo-Cartagena robbed the Parada 18 branch of Banco Popular, located inside a Walmart Store in Santurce. In this robbery, Alvelo-Cartagena stole $1,501. Police were quick to respond and arrested Alvelo-Cartagena shortly after the robbery, recovering most of the money stolen from Banco Popular.
Alvelo-Cartagena is currently facing charges for two bank robberies and a firearm offense. The Federal Bureau of Investigation is in charge of the investigation, while Assistant U.S. Attorney E. Giovannie Mercado of the Violent Crimes and National Security Section is leading the prosecution.
The charges against Alvelo-Cartagena are serious, with a maximum sentence of up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
An indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Alvelo-Cartagena’s case is a prime example of the FBI’s commitment to keeping Puerto Rico’s communities safe from violent crime. The FBI will continue to work tirelessly to bring perpetrators to justice and ensure that those who commit these heinous acts face the full weight of the law.
As the investigation and prosecution of Alvelo-Cartagena’s case continue, the people of Puerto Rico can rest assured that their safety and security are the top priority.
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Key Facts
- State: Puerto Rico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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