Biography
Pedro Angel Flores was arrested during the investigation following the March 21, 1937 Ponce massacre in Puerto Rico. District Attorney R. V. Pérez Marchand’s March 24, 1937 report says his investigation on the preceding two days resulted in the arrest and $500 bail. The stated accusations were riot, carrying weapons and violation of Puerto Rico Law 14 of July 8, 1936. This is actual custody expressly reported by the prosecutor, not inferred from a future trial or an appearance as a witness. The exact arrest day, physical release, final disposition and complete duration remain unknown. The official report represents the colonial prosecutor’s allegations and does not establish their truth. Source: https://www.congress.gov/75/crecb/1937/06/03/GPO-CRECB-1937-pt5-v81-11.pdf#page=17
