Feds Bust 'Rompe ONU' Gang, 105 Charged With Crimes

One of the Largest RICO cases in the history of the Department 

of Justice

Department of Justice

U.S. Attorney’s Office / District of Puerto Rico

July 22nd, 2015

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – A nine (9) count federal indictment was unsealed today 

in the District of Puerto Rico charging one hundred and five (105) defendants with 

racketeering, drug trafficking, drive-by shooting murders and related firearm offenses, 

announced Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico. 

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Puerto Rico 

Police Department (PRPD)- San Juan and Carolina Strike Forces were in charge of the 

investigation, with the assistance of PRPD’s Major Crimes Unit.

The indictment alleges that the defendants are part of a criminal organization known 

as “La Rompe ONU.” Through its criminal activities “La Rompe ONU” enriched its 

members and maintained and increased the power of the organization. Members of “

La Rompe ONU” would sell crack, cocaine, heroin, and marihuana in public housing 

projects, including: Jardines del Paraíso, Villa Andalucía, Alturas de Cupey, Jardines 

de Cupey, Brisas de Cupey, Los Claveles, Nuestra Señora de Covodonga, Los Lirios, 

Jardines de Monte Hatillo, Jardines de Campo Rico, Jardines de Berwind, San Martín, 

Monte Park, and Villa Lomas Verdes Public Housing Projects; as well as El Polvorín 

Ward, Mango Sector and other surrounding areas within the municipalities of San Juan, 

Trujillo Alto and Carolina, PR. Moreover, members of the organization used violence 

and intimidation, including murder, to increase the power, territory, and profits of “La 

Rompe ONU.”

Members of “La Rompe ONU” had different roles in order to further the goals of the 

enterprise. As alleged in the indictment, there were thirty-five (35) leaders/drug point 

owners/drug point administrators, who directed and supervised the organization’s cri-

minal activities; twenty-five (25) enforcers; eight (8) suppliers; eleven (11) runners; 

twenty-five (25) sellers; and one (1) drug processor.

According to the indictment, as part of the racketeering conspiracy, the organization 

committed twelve (12) murders, including three (3) massacres. Enforcers of “La Rom-

pe ONU” carried out the murders of the following individuals:

On February 8, 2011, enforcers shot and killed David González-Reyes, aka “Chispa.”
On May 10, 2011, enforcers shot and killed Ricco Luis Dávila-Díaz. On June 25, 2011, 

during a “drive-by” shooting, enforcers shot and killed Edwin Díaz-Cruz, Hervin Val-

carcel-Martínez, aka “Prieto,” Javier Catala-Bermúdez, and Orlando Meléndez-Ville-

gas. This massacre is known as the “Tortuguero Massacre.”On July 20, 2011, during

a “drive-by” shooting, enforcers shot and killed Santos Díaz-Camacho, aka “Joel Ba-

zooka,” Juan Rosario-Mercado, aka “Toñito,” and Kevin Soto-Román, aka “El Gor-

do.” This massacre is known as the “Paseos Massacre.”On August 28, 2012, during a 

“drive-by” shooting, enforcers shot and killed Luis Ojeda-Andino, aka “Pollo,” Luis 

Velázquez-Aquino, aka “Urraca,” and José Ayala-García. This massacre is known 

as the “Jardines de Cupey Massacre.”

According to the indictment, sixty-nine (69) of the one hundred and five (105) defen-

dants are charged with using and carrying firearms during and in relation to a drug tra-

fficking crime. Thirty-two (32) firearms were seized from the defendants during the 

investigation, and they face a forfeiture allegation of eighty-two million dollars ($82,

000,000).

“The historic indictment unsealed today shows our continued efforts to dismantle dan-

gerous criminal organizations operating in our communities. We remain undeterred in 

our commitment to ensure safety and seek justice for victims of violent crimes in Puer-

to Rico,” said Rosa Emilia Rodríguez-Vélez, U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto 

Rico. “‘La Rompe ONU’ will no longer terrorize law abiding citizens in Puerto Rico. 

We will continue to use all the tools at our disposal to build solid cases against these 

individuals, and bring them to justice.”

“Today’s arrests demonstrate law enforcement’s commitment to dismantle violent drug 

trafficking gangs that are affecting the quality of life of our law abiding citizens in the 

community. The key to this fight is bringing the resources of all levels of government to 

empower law enforcement to target organized groups of violent criminals with enhanced 

punishment and criminal penalties through the utilization of federal statutes, such as, the 

Violent Crime in Aiding and Abetting Racketeering statute. This sends a clear message 

that our community will not tolerate the heinous activity perpetrated by gangs like ‘La 

Rompe ONU,’ and evidences our commitment to work together to dismantle violent 

street gangs,” stated Hugo Barrera, Special Agent in Charge, ATF, Miami Field Divi-

sion.


The defendants are: Josué Vázquez-Carrasquillo, aka “Mayito/Mayo/El Father”; Pedro 

Vigio-Aponte, aka “Pedrito/Pedrito He-Man/Pello/Pedrito Trauma”; Frankie Rosa-Cal-

derón aka “Anky/El Negro/Frank”; Luis F. Alicea-Colón, aka “Trenza/Enano/Luis Tren-

za”; Miguel Vázquez-Martínez, aka “Miguelo/Radio/Miclo/Bj”; Rubén Cotto-Andino, 

aka “Rubén El Negro”; Ernesto Morales-Castro, aka “Nestor/Los Gorditos”; Christian 

Morales-Castro, aka “Bimbo/Los Gorditos”; Reyfrank Quiñones-Carrión, aka “Pelotero”; 

Kelvin D. Morales-Cintrón; Ismael Méndez-Arroyo, aka “Bolillo”; Michael Muñiz-Sán-

chez; Jonathan Pérez-Rodríguez, aka “Perra/Perreke”; José L. Ortiz-Aguirre, aka “Cheo

/Cheo Cedeño”; Reinaldo Rodríguez-Martínez, aka “Pitbull”; William Ortiz-Aguirre, 

aka “Playa/Play”; Kidanny Figueroa-Osorio, aka “Sony/Sonata”; José L. Soto-Rivera, 

aka “Luisito/Scary”; José E. Mojica-Robles, aka “Papito Mojica”; Victor M. Rodríguez-

Torres, aka “Cuca/Cucaracha/Papotin”; Rafael Andino-Ojeda, aka “Rafa/Rafa Colgate/

Boca Chula”; Myles J. Román-Adorno; Guillermo Sánchez-Mora, aka “Guillo”; Emanuel 

Zabala-Pérez, aka “Punky/Dalmata”; Alexander Rivera-Carrión, aka “Lechon”; David E. 

Rodríguez-Castro; Rafael Hiraldo-Alejandro, aka “Bolillo”; Alexis Cartagena-Gerena, 

aka “Pollo”; Ángel L. Soto-Ramos, aka “Huesito”; Oscar A. Calviño-Acevedo, aka 

“Alex”; Jesús De-Jesús-Colón, aka “Romulo”; José L. Méndez-De-Jesús, aka “Sonso/

Nariz”; William Zambrana-Sierra, aka “W/Willito”; Edgar González-Rivera, aka “Eggy”; 

Arnaldo Alicea-Colón, aka “Naldito”; Xavier Castro-Vega, aka “Raton”; Carlos M. 

Guerrero-Castro, aka “Carlitos El Negro/Marcel”; Analdi Tanco-Moreno, aka “Kimbito”

; Orlando J. Santana, aka “Fino”; Luis F. Rodríguez-Márquez, aka “Cheykin”; Jesús E.

 Montalvan-Díaz, aka “Luis Garcia-Diaz/Willy Wonka”; Amaury Méndez-Rosado, aka 

“Boty”; Luis Yanyore-Pizarro, aka “Kimbo/Bauncer/Jose Boria-Millan”; FNU LNU, 

aka “Eziel”; Luis Martínez-Nieves, aka “Raya/Trenza”; Michael Rivera-Rodríguez; 

Alvin A. Cabezas-Cintrón, aka “Ardilla”; Jaime M. Semiday-Pérez; Kenny O. Pacheco, 

aka “Keny/Bolin”; Roberto Fuentes-Pacheco, aka “Junito Parcha”; Roger Falu-Diaz, 

aka “Gua”; Félix A. Malave-Torres, aka “Cholon”; Edgardo Luna-López, aka “Piri/

Enano”; Jessy J. Meléndez-Hernández, aka “Koby/El Negro/Lely”; Denzel Rodríguez-

Caraballo; Abimael Cruz-Rodríguez; aka “Lindo/Feo/Metra”; Ángel L. Cotto-Negrón; 

aka “Quija/Kija”; José E. Rivera-Maldonado, aka “Camon”; FNU LNU, aka “Gaby”; 

José D. Resto-Figueroa, aka “Tego”; Orlando Padilla-Ayala, aka “Oreo/Willito/Angel

 M. Santiago-Ayala”; Kernis Rodríguez-Rivera, aka “Sosa”; Walter D. Muller-Colón, 

aka “Vampy/Bolo”; Wilfredo Ruiz, aka “Freddy”; Carlos E. Brioso-Collantes, aka 

“El Barber/Wiso El Barber”; Carlos Velázquez-Fontanez, aka “Pirin”; Jonathan Figue-

roa-Catinchi, aka “Katinchi”; Iram I. Santander-Zulueta, “Cubano”; Charlie J. Fournier-

Collazo, aka “Chiry”; Edgardo R. Ruano-Chévere, aka “Masacre/Masa”; Francisco J. 

González-Camacho, aka “Lento”; Nestor R. Concepción-Rivera, aka “Nesti/Kilate”; 

Ivette Vázquez-Droz, aka “Ive/Precious Moments”; Billy Villanueva-Carrasquillo, aka 

“Meca/Billy Meca”; Jayfrank Quiñones-Carrión; Félix Rodríguez-Rodríguez, aka “Correa/Baloncelista/El Indio”; Daniel O. Martínez-Vélez, aka “Berto”; Luis F. Díaz-

Tineo, aka “Pipen/Pipe”; Josué O. Figueroa-Rodríguez; Ramón Vicenty-Rivera, aka 

“Poke”; Luis E. Guadalupe-Camacho, aka “Yaya/Yayi/Ardilla”; Julio N. Matos-Sán-

chez, aka “Julio Maraña”; Reynaldo González-Zayas, aka “Cuto”; Bryan Martínez, aka 

“Fat Boy”; Damian Fernández-Jorge; José A. Fournier-Collazo, aka “Semilla”; Kevin 

Castro-Vega; Juan Guadalupe-Delgado, aka “Bocao”; David García-Franco, aka “Da-

vid Nota”; Giovani Justiniano-Díaz, aka “Zegueta”; Christian Vázquez-Hernández, aka 

“Chapa”; James Steele-Torres, aka “Negro Steele”; Nilda Santiago-Espinosa, aka “Ka-

ty”; Alex Santiago-Crespo, aka “Papo Swing/Ale”; Francisco Vargas-Sánchez, aka “Ma-

raña”; Carlos Miranda, aka “Eo”; Ramón Andino-Peguero, aka “Mono”; Victor Alfonso

-Jorge, aka “Nano”; Héctor J. Cruz-Vargas, aka “Punky”; Yamil Arrizmendi-Santana, 

aka “El Mono”; Robert D. Pérez-Núñez, aka “Minino”; Anthony Espada-Colón, aka “

Oreo/Apu”; Daniel De-Jesús-Díaz, aka “Paleta”; Luis E. Espada-Colón, aka “Zona”; 

and Astrid J. Martínez-Valentin, aka “La Jefa.”

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Alberto López-Rocafort and Victor O. Acevedo-Hernández 

are in charge of the prosecution of the case. They were assisted by Attorney from the 

United States Department of Justice’s Capital Crimes Section and Organized Crime 

and Gang Section. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF),

and Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD) were in charge of the investigation. App-

roximately seven-hundred (700) agents from federal and Commonwealth authorities 

participated in the arrests.

If convicted, the defendants face up to life in prison. Eighteen (18) of the defendants 

who participated in the murders included in the indictment are eligible for the death 

penalty. Indictments contain only charges and are not evidence of guilt. Defendants 

arepresumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty.