Deep within the ranks of the Puerto Rico Police Department (Negociado de la Policía de Puerto Rico), where officers are sworn to uphold the law, a leaked internal memorandum dated March 8, 2026 (code SAOOC-AP-3-1-001, Area of Ponce) has surfaced, painting a troubling picture of alleged misconduct, political maneuvering, and open contempt at the highest levels.
The document details a private gathering on December 10, 2025, at the residence of Captain Edgar Rodríguez Sánchez (badge #5-246662) in Coamo, Puerto Rico. In attendance were several senior officers:
- Colonel Roberto Rivera Miranda (#1-133305), then-Commander of the Ponce Area (a veteran officer with a long career, previously in roles like Auxiliary Commissioner for Criminal Investigations);
- Inspector Yomar Cruz Corales (#4-181125);
- Captain José Figueroa Miranda (#5-23170);
- Captain Erick González Sánchez (#5-2218).
According to the memo, these officials were outside their assigned work area and during duty hours, far removed from official responsibilities. What turns this from a casual off-duty meetup into a potential scandal? The explicit allegation: they consumed alcoholic beverages during the meal and event.
But the real bombshell lies in the purpose of the gathering. The memo claims the group coordinated efforts to contact Senator Gregorio Matías (a prominent New Progressive Party figure and spokesperson in the Senate’s Public Safety Commission) with a clear agenda: remove the current Superintendent Joseph González and push Alexis Torres (former Secretary of Public Safety and a veteran in federal law enforcement circles) as the next Superintendent of the Puerto Rico Police.
Why the rush? The document spells it out bluntly: If Alexis Torres ascends to Superintendent, Colonel Roberto Rivera Miranda would automatically slide into the role of Associate Superintendent. The writer of the memo (seemingly an internal complainant) pulls no punches, accusing Rivera of lacking “moral ethics” and “any education” in how to conduct himself within the chain of command.
The memo goes further, slamming current leadership: It claims the Associate Superintendent position was “too big” for Colonel Diana Crispín Reyes (the first woman to hold such a high post, known for her long career in areas like sexual crimes and now serving as Associate Superintendent/Commissioner), and that another Associate, Orlando Rivera, exists mainly to “watch her back” or shield her (“velarle los pantys” in the crude Spanish phrasing). These insults reveal deep-seated resentment, possible sexism, and fierce internal rivalries within the force’s upper echelons.
This comes at a time when Puerto Rico’s police force faces intense scrutiny—ongoing federal oversight from the 2008 civil rights consent decree, rising violent crime in areas like Morovis, and public demands for accountability. While citizens deal with unsolved murders and drug wars, some top brass allegedly prioritize private parties, liquor, and ladder-climbing schemes.
The memo, originating from the Ponce Area’s administrative channels, suggests this was documented as a formal complaint or observation. No official response from the Police Bureau has been issued regarding the leak as of March 10, 2026. If verified, it could trigger internal affairs probes, disciplinary actions, or even calls for broader reform.
Crime Vault Magazine has obtained an exclusive copy of this explosive document. Sources close to the department whisper that more leaks may follow. In a force already battling perceptions of corruption and impunity, this alleged “Coamo conspiracy” raises a stark question: Is the leadership cleaning house—or just rearranging the deck chairs while the island burns?This was always the plan to place Alexis Torres.
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