In a brazen act of violence, a San Juan resident was carjacked at gunpoint on Marginal 181 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. According to authorities, the victim was approached by Carlos Ortiz-Santiago, who brandished a firearm and demanded the keys to her Toyota Yaris. After the victim complied, Ortiz-Santiago drove off in the vehicle.
The incident occurred on December 2, 2020, at approximately 11:20 AM, in front of the condominium Puerto Del Sol. Ortiz-Santiago’s actions have left the community shaken, and authorities are working to bring him to justice.
Carlos Ortiz-Santiago, the defendant in this case, has been charged with armed carjacking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted, he faces a sentence in excess of seven years in prison.
The investigation into this crime was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Luis Valentin of the Violent Crimes and National Security Section handling the prosecution.
An indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty.
The case against Carlos Ortiz-Santiago is ongoing, and the community is eager to see justice served. As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in bringing Ortiz-Santiago to justice.
The exact date of the incident was December 2, 2020, with the indictment returned on March 3, 2021. The charges against Ortiz-Santiago include armed carjacking and being a felon in possession of a firearm. If convicted, he faces a sentence in excess of seven years in prison.
Defendant/respondent: Carlos Ortiz-Santiago
Criminal charges: armed carjacking and being a felon in possession of a firearm
City and state: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Exact date: December 2, 2020
Sentence or outcome: pending
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Key Facts
- State: Puerto Rico
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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