Miguel Angel Martinez-Ramos, Michael Rosa-Rodriguez, Carjacking, Puerto Rico 2018

San Juan, Puerto Rico – A despicable act of carjacking ended in a 23-year prison sentence for two individuals in Puerto Rico.

Miguel Angel Martinez-Ramos and Michael Rosa-Rodriguez were charged with carjacking; using, carrying and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; possession of a machinegun in relation to a crime of violence; and illegal possession of a machinegun. Their actions on April 14, 2018, left a school teacher fighting for his life.

The evidence revealed that the defendants stole the victim’s vehicle and Rosa-Rodriguez shot the victim twice, once on the neck and once on his back. The third shot missed him. The victim, who was able to drag himself on the street, was taken to the emergency room where he had to receive emergency surgery.

On April 25, 2018, Miguel Angel Martínez-Ramos and Michael Rosa-Rodríguez were charged with these heinous crimes. They later pled guilty to Counts One and Two of the indictment on October 10, 2018.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daynelle Alvarez.

In a rare show of justice, United States District Court Judge Francisco A. Besosa sentenced Miguel Angel Martinez-Ramos and Michael Rosa-Rodriguez to 23 years of imprisonment, ensuring that these criminals will spend many years behind bars.

The sentencing brings closure to the victim and serves as a reminder that carjacking and violence will not be tolerated in our society.

Mandatory facts: Defendant/respondent full name: Miguel Angel Martinez-Ramos, Michael Rosa-Rodriguez; Exact criminal charges: carjacking; using, carrying and discharging a firearm during a crime of violence; possession of a machinegun in relation to a crime of violence; and illegal possession of a machinegun; City and state: San Juan, Puerto Rico; Exact date: April 14, 2018; Sentence or outcome: 23 years of imprisonment.