Metropolitan Detention Center, Guaynabo

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)

Last Updated: March 17, 2024
Address
652 Carretera 28, Guaynabo, PR 00965
Beds
1135
County
Guaynabo
Phone
787-749-4480
Fax
787-775-7824
Email
gua-execassistant-s@bop.gov
Mailing Address
PO Box 2005, Cataño, PR 00963

MDC Guaynabo is for Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) offenders found guilty of a federal crime and sentenced to incarceration in accordance with the Department of Justice Sentencing Guidelines.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for federal high facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is MoneyGram There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Metropolitan Detention Center, Guaynabo

You can support your loved ones at MDC Guaynabo on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 787-749-4480.

When a loved one is in federal prison, they need more than just visits or calls due to their generally longer sentences. This webpage offers insights into MDC Guaynabo procedures, helping you provide the best support possible. From sending magazines to exploring distance learning options, this guide has all you need to assist your loved one effectively.

The Metropolitan Detention Center, Guaynabo (MDC Guaynabo) is a federal prison facility located in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It holds male and female inmates of all security levels who are awaiting trial or sentencing. Situated next to Fort Buchanan, it is approximately 6 miles west of San Juan, the capital of Puerto Rico.

MDC Guaynabo faced significant challenges following the destruction caused by Hurricane Maria in September 2017. As a result, around 1200 federal prisoners were temporarily transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution, Yazoo City in Mississippi. However, they were returned to Guaynabo in the first quarter of 2018, along with other prisoners who had been temporarily relocated to facilities in Georgia, Alabama, and Florida.

Tragically, on February 26, 2013, Osvaldo Albarati, a lieutenant for the BOP, was shot and killed, likely in retaliation for his investigations into illegal activities, including cellphone smuggling, at MDC Guaynabo. His death underscored the challenges and dangers faced by law enforcement personnel working in correctional facilities.

Notable inmates at MDC Guaynabo include Jose Figueroa-Agosto, also known as the "Pablo Escobar of the Caribbean," who led the largest drug trafficking organization in the region. He was apprehended in 2010 after ten years as Puerto Rico's most wanted fugitive and indicted for drug trafficking conspiracy and money laundering.

The facility provides essential services to inmates, including healthcare, psychology services, education programs, library services, commissary access, and recreation services. This is the most current list and prices of items sold at the commissary in MDC Guaynabo

These services aim to support the physical, mental, and educational well-being of the inmate population, facilitating rehabilitation and preparing individuals for reintegration into society.

Inmate Locator

Metropolitan Detention Center, Guaynabo is a facility in the federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) that publishes the names of the inmates currently in one of their locations nationwide. To begin your search, simply input the exact first and last name of the individual you are looking for. Alternatively, if you possess an eight-digit BOP Inmate ID number (xxxxx-xxx), you can use that for quicker results.

If your search within the federal system proves unsuccessful, InmateAid Inmate Search provides an additional avenue. This database encompasses inmates currently incarcerated in various prisons, jails, and detention centers nationwide. Utilizing this free inmate locator doesn't require any sign-up process, ensuring convenient access for users. This free inmate locator.

If you are looking for someone who has been recently taken into custody, you may access the Arrest Record Search feature, there is a cost for this fresh information

Visitation Information

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