POLICE ROUNDUP

Jeep driver detained or forcible abduction

LAGAWE, Ifugao – A public utility jeep driver was arrested here last week for forcible abduction. Insp. Juliet B. Nalidong, OIC police chief identified the suspect as Rodante N. Dimoclo, 23, driver of Banaue-Bayombong route. The victim’s name was withheld since she was a minor. Dimoclo was detained at the provincial jail in  Tiger Hill, Kiangan town  on order of the court.

Earlier, Marlon B. Bandao, barangay captain of Tungngod told police on Jan. 17 the suspect abducted the minor making cops led by  Insp. Reynaldo B. Timmango, deputy police chief to  proceed to Bayuccan where they interviewed the victim. A pursuit operation resulted to the arrest of the suspect at SitioAnggacan, Nayon, Lamut town.

2 drug peddlers draw life in jail

BAGUIO CITY -- Two drug personalities were sentenced to suffer  life term in jail after being convicted by a local court for selling 4.7 kilograms of marijuana to a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) undercover agent in 2013.

PDEA-Cordillera Director Juvenal Azurin identified the convicts as Melchor Martin Lagadeo and Kenneth SagasaLagadeo, who were found guilty of drug peddling by the court last January 18.

The duo were arrested in a buy-bust operation on July 9, 2013 at Lourdes Grotto, here, and then charged with violating Section 5 (sale of illegal drugs), Article II of Republic Act No. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.

In its decision, the court did not give credence to their defense of denial and frame-up.

“These defenses, like alibi, have been viewed with disfavor by our courts for being easily concocted and are used as a common defense ploy in most prosecutions for violation of the Dangerous Drugs Act due perhaps to the rotten reputation of narcotics agents. But for such defense to prosper, the evidence must be clear and convincing,” the court ruled.

Apart from their jail term, the court ordered the two to pay a fine of P1 million.

Ex-village chief gunned down

TUGUEGARAO CITY– A former barangay chairman was gunned down in Cagayan on Thursday.

Eugenio Calixto, 80, was buying cigarettes at a store in Barangay Calantac in Alcala town when an unidentified man on a motorcycle shot him.

Police are looking at land dispute as the motive for the killing.  – Raymund Catindig 

CIDG arrest 29 men in Region 3 for guns, shabu

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The Criminal Investigation and Detection Groups’ (CIDG’s) “Oplan Big Berta and Paglalansag” collared  16 more persons and confiscated from them guns and “shabu” in Zambales while a buy-bust operation by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Region 3 netted 13 suspected drug pushers in this province, Monday.

In Zambales, Senior Supt. Benjamin Silo, Jr., CIDG director for Central Luzon, said the series of operations last Friday resulted in the arrest of 15 suspects in New Kalalaki, Olongapo City and confiscated from them five grams of shabu and a .38-caliber revolver.

In Gerona, Tarlac, former Police Officer 2 Rodel Cortez Domacia was arrested in Barangay Tablang for yielding drugs during a search of his home ordered by the court, said Silo, quoting a report from Chief Inspector Angelo Nicolas.

Meanwhile, intelligence officers of the Provincial Police Office (PPO) conducted a one-time-big-time buy-bust operation with the PDEA-3 and the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), resulting in the arrest of 13 suspects in Barangay San Rafael, Guagua, Pampanga.

Chief Inspector Michael BañagaMasangkay, PPO intelligence chief, identified the suspects as Robert “Bogart” G. Ocampo, 32; Erlinda J. Infante, 26; Rowena R. Medina, 44; Naim Nazer Rushnia, 18; Irene P. Fajardo, 36; Marissa N. Matito, 36;  Nicanor P. Lacsa, 37; Aldrin N. Javier, 37; Mario P. Sulit, 35; Nestor Gutierres, 52; “Louie,” a minor; Josilito P. Lacsa, 36; and EmerlitoLejardeGatus, 37.

Confiscated from the suspects were 17 pieces of small size heat sealed transparent plastic sheets (including the subject of scale), and the marked money used in the buy-bust operation. – Mar Supnad, Franco Regala

2 dead, 1 hurt in motorcycle crashes

TUGUEGARAO CITY – Two persons recently died while an Army soldier was seriously injured in separate vehicular accidents in Nueva Vizcaya and Isabela.

Marlon Garo Jr., 21, died at the scene after his motorcycle collided with a bus driven by Johnny Borja, 55, in Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya at around noon.

Case investigator Police Officer 3 RenzyYarcia said Garo tried to overtake another vehicle in Barangay  Baretbet.

Garo’s passenger, Pfc. Ronald Tawagon, 37, was taken to the PLT Hospital in Solano town where he was reported to be in critical condition.

Responding police officers arrested Borja.

In Isabela, farmer Jerry Villanueva, 49, died when his motorcycle collided with a cart in Echague town.

Villanueva was driving at top speed when he figured in the accident in Barangay Pangal Sur, according to Chief Inspector Gerald Gamboa, town police chief.

The victim was thrown from his motorcycle. – RaymundCatindig

3 apprehended for Comelec gun ban violation in Kalinga

TABUK CITY, Kalinga –- Three persons were apprehended in separate operations in the province for violation of the Commission on Elections gun ban that took effect  Jan. 10.

Provincial Election Supervisor Dexter Barry Cawis identified gun ban violators as George Balawag, David Cuaresma and Regie Guimpalong. The three are now under police custody while proper charges are being prepared against them.

Comelec imposed the gun ban under the prohibited acts during the election period from January 10 to June 8 as part of efforts to assure peaceful and orderly elections on May 9, 2016. Violators of the gun ban may get a penalty of one to six years imprisonment.      

During the imposition period of the gun ban, there is temporary suspension of permit- to- carry guns issued to gun holders, except those who were granted exemption by COMELEC Head Office.

Even members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines who are off-duty are covered under the gun ban, Cawis noted.  

He  again reminded police officers inspecting motorists and public utility vehicles to observe high courtesy and be guided by the “plain view principle”, which does not provide for any search unless circumstances legally warrant.

On the part of public, Cawis appealed for cooperation during police inspection explaining this is part of COMELEC measures to ensure peaceful and orderly conduct of the May 9 synchronized elections. -- Larry T. Lopez

Helper commits suicide 

BAGUIO CITY – A certain HersonBasco Garcia, native of Camarines Sur was found hanging with a shoe lace tied on his neck Monday around 11 a.m. at his residence No. 279 Wood Lane Loakan-Liwanag. Police said Reynaldo A. Ronidel reported the incident to them. Neighbors said the victim’s co-workers were looking for him starting 9 a.m. that day at their workplace where he worked as helper. The victim was brought to Baguio General Hospital for medical treatment but was pronounced dead by attending physician. The victim’s cadaver was transferred to Baguio Memorial Chapel.

Village chief faces rapsfor poll gun ban violation

TUGUEGARAO CITY – Police have launched a manhunt for a barangay chairman in Aparri, Cagayan for violating the election gun ban.

An M16 rifle and a shotgun were recovered from a well in the backyard of Cynold Pigao when police raided his residence in Barangay Paruddun Sur on Tuesday, said Chief Inspector Rafael Pagaliluan, Aparri police chief. – RaymundCatindig

Vintage bomb found 

PUDTOL, Apayao -- A vintage bomb measuring 28 inches and 5 inches in diameter was found by residents of Barangay Mataguisi here about 9 a.m. of

Jan. 25. The bomb is now under the custody of Pudtol police.

Farmer’s bungalow gutted by fire

ATOK, Benguet -- The bungalow house of a certain Anna CouiticDodon, 56, farmer was gutted by fire here about 9:30 Monday here at Barangay Topdac Proper. Policed and firemen tried to put out the fire to no avail.According to the owner, they left their house  about 8 a.m. that day but were informed later by their neighbors about the incident around 10 a.m. The house was made of combustible light materials and had no power line connection. No person was injured. The cause of fire is still unknown.

3 men jailed for poisoning dog 

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Three men were jailed here Monday for poisoning a dog which died later and were charged for violation of Animal Welfare Act.The dog owner reported to police the incident in Barangay San Juan, Bulanao. The owner of the dog named as Archie Delen Balbino said suspects fled towards south direction on board a tricycle. Follow-up operation resulted to the arrest of three suspects identified as  Daryl Diwayan Paga, 20;  Edison Galanto Paga, 19 and Babbage Banya-o Dumaguing, 19, all residents of Tabuk City, Kalinga.

Confiscated from the suspects were DupontLannate (poison), a hotdog, a kilo of sugar, coffee, diaper, and the tricycle used. The owner also presented to police the dead dog believed to be poisoned by the suspects.

Young man arrested for murder 

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Police arrested here a young man Jan. 21 for murder after arrest warrant was issued against him by Judge Marcelino K. Wacas of Regional Trial Court, Second Judicial Region, Branch 25, Bulanao, Tabuk City.

Police identified the suspect as Martes D. Mosling, 22 of Basao, Dilag, Tabuk. He was nabbed around 9 a.m. here at General Luna Street, Casigayan by local cops.

Lady separated from husband nabbed for estafa

STA. LUCIA, Ilocos Sur – A 49-year-old lady who was separated from her husband was nabbed here Jan. 21 for estafa. A police report identified the suspect as LorelieHaducaVergara, here of SitioKalaokan, Barangay San Juan.

Aresting cops came from Baguio and Sta. Lucia.

The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Maria LigayaItliong Rivera of RTC Branch 5, Baguio for estafa who set bail of P300.00. Vergara is now detained at the Baguio City Jail.

Young man cornered for rape

BANGUED, Abra – Cops arrested a certain Lawrence BilledoDucayag, 21 here at Barangay Sappa-ac for rape.  A warrant for his arrest was earlier issued by Judge CorpuzAlzate, Regional Trial Court ,Bangued for the crime with no bail recommended.

Miner nabbed for high-grading

TUBA, Benguet – A small scale miner was nabbed here Monday at Barangay Tuding for high-grading. The suspect was identified by police as NardoWaisBenis, 34, married, of Barangay Upper Camp.

The arrest was made following warrant issued against him by Judge Jose Encarnacion, MTC, Itogon, Benguet who recommended bail of P10,000 for his temporary liberty. Benis was brought to Itogon police station after which he was brought to court where he posted bail.

Man nabbed for violation of RA 9262 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Police arrested Jefferson Reyes Gay, 26, resident of Ciudad Grande, Bakakeng, Baguio City here Monday around 10 p.m. along km 5 for violation of Republic Act 9262.

The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Rufus Malecdan Jr., of RTC Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet. Bail was set at P80,000. Subject person was brought to Tuba for documentation before he was turned over to the court.

  

Itogon town church, residential house burned 

ITOGON, Benguet – A church and neighboring residential house were burned here at Barangay Tuding about 10 a.m. Monday. Police said one Jennie Ann Capsuyen, of PurokSibal, Tuding, reported to police saying the Bethesda Ministry Church was on fire.

Responding personnel of Itogon police and Bureau of Fire Protection of Baguio City and Benguet, volunteer fire groups responded contained the fire at around 2:45 p.m. that day. Accordingly, the fire started at the left portion of the building and spread quickly and eventually burned the whole church, staff quarter, clinic, and dormitory. No casualty was recorded during the incident. Estimated cost of damage is P40,000,000. Case is under investigation.

         

Back hoe, driver, plunge down ravine

TUBLAY, Benguet – A back hoe plunged down a ravine here around 1 a.m. Wednesday along Km. 14 Caponga, Tublay town re4sulting to injuries of the dirver identified as Arnold Tolding, 43, resident of Betag, La Trinidad town.

Investigation disclosed the driver was about to park the back hoe when the soil eroded causing the vehicle to slip and rolled down the ravine. Rescuers brought Tolding to Benguet General Hospital for treatment. 

 Driver dead, another hurt in vehicle collision

TAYUM, Abra – Driver of a tricycle and motorcycle suffered serious injuries but one died later when their vehicles collided here around 9:40 p.m., Monday along road at Barangay Deet. Police said the Yamaha tricycle was driven by Clarence Daria Molina, 23, while Yamaha motorcycle was driven by Felix Efren Morales Escalante, 23, both residents of Barangay Poblacion here.

Investigation disclosed the vehicles collided at ascending portion of the road. Responding police brought Escalante to Saint James Hospital but died later during treatment, while Molina was brought to Abra Provincial Hospital where he is recovering. Both vehicles are under the custody of Tayum police.

Case set against woman for peeping in  man’s bedroom 

BAGUIO CITY – Police reported a case of alleged trespass to dwelling and unjust vexation at the 4th floor of Nemos Building, Kayang Hilltop here Monday on  complaint of Butch Quilli Sib-At, 41, businessman, who was occupying an apartment against MyleneLadip Aquino, whose residence was at 2nd of same building. Investigation disclosed complainant was lying on his bedroom when the suspect partly opened the door and peeped without complainant’s consent. Accordingly, the suspect instructed the complainant to take all his personal belongings out of the room and leave. While complainant was dressing up, he reportedly heard the suspect directing her companion to bring out the complainant’s personal belongings prompting him to immediately go out to stop them from doing so. As a consequence, some of his personal belongings were damaged. The complainant claimed that he confronted the suspect in a nice manner but the latter continued saying unsavory words that defamed and put him to shame  in front of many people watching them.

21 wanted persons nabbed in a week 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Some 21 top wanted persons were arrested in the Cordillera last week..

Among the arrested were five listed in the top most wanted persons first quarter of 2016.

Baguio cops arrested the No. 10 TMWP identified as Bong Estacio Mejia, 56,  for deceit6 and three listed as No. 4 TMWP  namely Roman Gabriel Ticuan Pitilan, 18, for robbery with violence;   Angeline Maliones y Abalos a.k.a. Angie Maliones, 45 was arrested for estafa  while Rose Espiritu y Arizo, 56 was also arrest ed for deceit.

Jaime Puyao Sr., of Mountain Province was also arrested in his residence in BunotParacelis.  Mt. Province . Sixteen other wanted persons for cases of murder, acts of lasciviousness and estafa were separately arrested.

Carpenter’s motorcycle stolen in Lagawe

LAGAWE, Ifugao – A certain Edwin Pallat Cabbigat, 36, carpenter of Poblacion, South, reported to police that his Rusi 110 motorcycle, without plate number was allegedly taken by still unidentified suspect between night of Jan. 23 while parked un attended along Plaza Street, Poblacion South. Police are still truying to determine identity of the thief and location of the motorcycle.

Jollibee service crew swindled of P1,000

BAGUIO CITY – A service crew member of Jollibee Fastfood along Bonifacio street here was swindled of P1,000 by a man Monday around 1:12 p.m. Police identified the victim was identified as Jaiven Tino Suguitan, 19,  here of Cypress Irisan.

Investigation disclosed the suspect ordered iced tea worth P43.00 and handed over a P1,000 bill for the payment. The victim asked for a lesser bill but the suspect claimed that he did not have any. While the victim was preparing for the change, suspect told him that he has P50 bill and handed it over. The victim gave the P1,000  bill to the suspect who claimed that he only received P100 bill prompting the victim to take the P100 bill from the suspect’s possession and changed it with P1,000 bill. The suspect left the place. An emergency counter cut-off was made to account the sale collection and the P1,000 deficit was found out.

Unemployed man’s body found dead inside house 

RIZAL, Kalinga – Relatives discovered the body of Rodolfo M. Pukin, 58, unemployed of  Babalag West, Rizal was discovered inside his residence herelifeless Monday around 9 a.m. A certain RanolPukin 40, administrative aide of Rizal Breeding Station, Rizal, Kalinga reported police that time that day, Alinung Pukin Jr. and Jose Jambaro went to the house of the victim to transact business. They knocked at the door and call for the attention of  RodolfPukin. No one responded so they checked the door and windows but but found these were locked, prompting them to call Chester P. Masangkay, 30, son-in law and neighbor of the victim. They forced to open the door and  saw the lifeless body of the victim inside the comfort room lying on the floor with blood on his head.

Dr. Brendalyn Sebastian, municipal health officer, said the victim died due to cerebrovascular accident. 

Firearms and ammunition confiscated in Abra towns

 LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Police confiscated several firearms and ammunitions in Abra, recently.

 Senior Supt. Donato O. Bacquian, deputy regional director for operations and Regional Special Operation Task Group commander bared her in Camp Dangwa police implemented 10 search warrants for violation of Republic Act 10591 (Comprehensive Firearm and Ammunition Regulation Act) in the municipalities  of Lagayan and La Paz Jan. 21.

In Lagayan, Abra the houses of Ernelito Aguilar Pariñas in Poblacion, Sergen Martinez Rodillo,  Renato Aguilar Blaza were raided where guns and bullets of different caliber were confiscated.

In La Paz, the residence of AldrinBaggayTuzon in Barangay Ben-Ben, La Paz, Abra resulted in  seizure of Cal. 38 revolver without ammunition and markings.

 The other six search warrants yielded negative result.

This, as a certain Velasquez Jr., voluntarily surrendered two long magazines and three short magazines for Cal 5.56 mm containing 98 bullets in Lagayan. 

Pariñas, Rodillo and Tuzon along with the confiscated firearms and items are now under custody of concerned police stations. 

Chief Supt. Ulysses J. Abellera, acting Cordillera police director, said the arrests were part of OplanLambatSibat, a police program to stoip proliferation of illegal guns and bullets and arrest gun holders having these.

He urged the public to provide information regarding unscrupulous and illegal activities through social media -Twitter-@RDPROCordillera or Facebook Page- PioProcor, or through the following numbers: Complaint Referral - 09174297628; Regional Tactical Operation Center (074) 422-5515; 09175302679/ 09285591669.