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Superior Court Judge Vernon Perez on Monday postponed the trial of Freddy Cuevas Susuico until 2026 because of ongoing medical complications that require specialized treatment early next year. Susuico, 49, appeared before Perez from the Department of Corrections via Zoom. He is facing a multitude of charges in three separate cases across several courtrooms. For this case, he is facing multiple felony charges in connection with a series of thefts, burglaries and vehicle-related crimes that occurred between February 2020 and July 2022. During the hearing, defense attorney Heather Quitugua said Susuico is scheduled to see a medical specialist in January. She said his health problems have delayed progress in another case pending before Superior Judge Alberto Tolentino, where he is facing a multitude of charges in separate cases. “Given Mr. Susuico’s medical situation and the fact that he’s scheduled to see a specialist in January, I believe that that case will not be set for trial until after that time,” she told Perez. She requested further proceedings to be scheduled for January to check on her client’s health. “He needs to be at trial, and it’s actually quite painful for him to be sitting down or wandering around," she said. Quitugua said she does not know the status of his other cases at this time. Perez acknowledged Susuico’s ongoing health challenges and said the court supports his efforts to seek medical care. The trial could begin as early as February or March 2026, depending on the outcome of Susuico’s medical evaluation. The court set a control date of Jan. 29 to review his condition and case status. “All orders remain the same at this time,” Perez said. “If there's a need for some change to orders as it regards medical attention, counsel, let me know.” According to court documents, Susuico faces 13 counts of theft of a motor vehicle and eight counts of theft of property, all as second-degree felonies. He is also charged with theft by receiving and two counts of Burglary, both second-degree felonies. Additional charges include possession of a Schedule II controlled substance and assault against a peace officer, both third-degree felonies, along with two counts of criminal mischief, classified as misdemeanors. The investigation links Susuico to at least a dozen theft and burglary cases across Tamuning, Dededo, Barrigada, and Harmon. Police said the incidents involved stolen vehicles, trailers, construction equipment, electronics, and cash.
