Robbery suspect faces charges/Sagada police nab ‘rapist’

BONTOC, Mountain Province – A college student is now in jail here for having in his possession of a Canon printer he allegedly robbed along with other items last week.

Police identified the suspect as Steve Afangka Bulanit, 22, single of Barangay Nacagang, Sagada in the province t.

Prior to the suspect’s arrest, a report from one George Bas-a Lumiwes, 42, married, a government employee and a resident of Barangay Samoki, Bontoc, said their residence was ransacked by unidentified perpetrators who gained entry into an open window at around 3a.m. on July 14.

According to the victim, the suspects took the following items: one gold plated seiko wristwatch, one nokia cellphone, one leather wallet with cash amounting to P2, 980, an ATM Card, assorted documents and the printer. Bulanit is presently under the custody of Bontoc police pending court action.

Bontoc police chief Insp. Marcial Faed filed a robbery case against the suspect on July 19.

Sagada police nab ‘rapist’

SAGADA, Mountain Province – Police nabbed the number two most wanted person in the province wanted for rape and other crimes in Patungcaleo, Quirino, Ilocos Sur.
Sagada police led by chief of police, Insp. Benedict Del-ong apprehended Mathew Ngolo Tawali on July 19

The suspect who is 27 years old, single and native of Sitio Ba-ang, Kilong, Sagada, was also listed top most wanted person in the town.

A warrant of arrest earlier issued against the suspect by Judge Joseph Patna-an of Regional Trial Court, Branch 36, Bontoc for rape.

Subject is now in jail at the Sagada police station.