# Snake hunter conducts citizen arrest over father's stolen car in Puerto Rico

Wildlife hunter José Morales Berríos performed a citizen arrest for his father's stolen vehicle in Aguas Buenas.

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Wildlife hunter José Morales Berríos, known as Gongo Fishing, conducted a citizen arrest on an unidentified driver of his father's stolen car in Aguas Buenas. [^1]

José Morales Berríos stated he spotted the stolen 1994 green Toyota Tercel while traveling home, followed the vehicle, and intercepted the driver. [^2] Ely Ortiz Rodríguez, a 36-year-old resident of Aguas Buenas, was transported to the Caguas station and held in custody. [^3][^5] The incident occurred at kilometer 19.1 of highway PR-173, Sumidero neighborhood, Aguas Buenas. [^4]

The arrest occurred near 19:00 on PR-173 in Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, after Morales noticed his father's vehicle missing and followed it to intercept the driver. [^6] The police will consult the prosecutor on 2026-07-12 to determine if criminal charges will be filed against Ortiz. [^7]

## What this stands on

1. Wildlife hunter José Morales Berríos, known as Gongo Fishing, conducted a citizen arrest on an unidentified driver of his father's stolen car in Aguas Buenas. (WAPA.TV, News)
2. José Morales Berríos stated he spotted the stolen 1994 green Toyota Tercel while traveling home, followed the vehicle, and intercepted the driver. (WAPA.TV, News)
3. Police identified the detained suspect as 36 year old Ely Saúl Ortiz Rodríguez. (WAPA.TV, News)
4. The incident occurred at kilometer 19.1 of highway PR-173, Sumidero neighborhood, Aguas Buenas. (WAPA.TV, News)
5. Ely Ortiz Rodríguez, a 36-year-old resident of Aguas Buenas, was transported to the Caguas station and held in custody. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
6. The arrest occurred near 19:00 on PR-173 in Sumidero, Aguas Buenas, after Morales noticed his father's vehicle missing and followed it to intercept the driver. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)
7. The police will consult the prosecutor on 2026-07-12 to determine if criminal charges will be filed against Ortiz. (Telemundo Puerto Rico, News)

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