SAN JUAN, PR—Special Agent in Charge Devin J. Kowalski of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), San Juan Field Office, announced today the arrest of Jean-Paul Cotto Rosario (Cotto Rosario).

Cotto Rosario was charged under a Federal Criminal Complaint with violating Title 18, United States Code, Section 2119(I) (Carjacking) for events that took place on or about April 22, 2025, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. Police officers of Puerto Rico located the stolen vehicle shortly after it was reported stolen at gunpoint that same day. A pursuit ensued, and the subject charged herein was taken into custody.

“I want to thank the brave Police of Puerto Rico officers who gave pursuit to the vehicle involved in this carjacking incident and arrested the subject, with no consideration for their own safety. Carjackings are violent crimes that disrupt the safety of our communities,” said Kowalski. “The FBI remains committed to working with our local, state, and federal partners to identify, locate, and arrest those who threaten innocent lives. There is much work to be done, but anyone out there thinking about committing a carjacking should expect to face the consequences.”

This case is being investigated by the FBI San Juan Field Office and prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Puerto Rico. This outcome would not have been possible without them.

Tips and information assist the FBI and its federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. The FBI reminds the public that anyone with information on this case should contact the FBI San Juan Field Office by calling 787-987-6500 or submit tips through the FBI’s Internet complaint portal at Tips.FBI.Gov. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

The public is reminded that a complaint contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. Defendants are presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty by a court of law. The U.S. government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

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