# Social media figure 'Gongo' performs citizen arrest over stolen father's car

Puerto Rico man 'Gongo' conducted a citizen arrest after locating his father's stolen vehicle.

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Puerto Rico Police stated on Wednesday that José Morales Berríos, known online as 'Gongo', performed a citizen arrest of a 36 year old man found driving his father's stolen vehicle in Aguas Buenas. [^1]

Authorities identified the detained man as Ely Ortiz Rodríguez, 36, resident of Aguas Buenas, who was transported to Caguas police station and held in custody. [^2] Police reported that Morales Berríos observed his father's 1994 green Toyota Tercel while traveling, followed the vehicle, then intercepted it to detain the driver. [^3] Puerto Rico Police stated the case would be reviewed with the Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday to determine if criminal charges will be filed. [^4]

Police stated the incident began when 'Gongo' spotted his father's compact vehicle on PR-173 highway in the Sumidero neighbourhood. [^5] Caguas CIC Stolen Vehicles Division agents are investigating the case, with prosecutor consultation scheduled for Wednesday to review criminal charges. [^6]

## What this stands on

1. Puerto Rico Police stated on Wednesday that José Morales Berríos, known online as 'Gongo', performed a citizen arrest of a 36 year old man found driving his father's stolen vehicle in Aguas Buenas. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
2. Authorities identified the detained man as Ely Ortiz Rodríguez, 36, resident of Aguas Buenas, who was transported to Caguas police station and held in custody. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
3. Police reported that Morales Berríos observed his father's 1994 green Toyota Tercel while traveling, followed the vehicle, then intercepted it to detain the driver. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
4. Puerto Rico Police stated the case would be reviewed with the Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday to determine if criminal charges will be filed. (NotiCel - La verdad como es - Noticias de Puerto Rico - NOTICEL -, News)
5. Police stated the incident began when 'Gongo' spotted his father's compact vehicle on PR-173 highway in the Sumidero neighbourhood. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Caguas CIC Stolen Vehicles Division agents are investigating the case, with prosecutor consultation scheduled for Wednesday to review criminal charges. (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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