Tuesday, May 10, 2011

CORDILLERA POLICE FILES

With Leon Talleo

17 nabbed for illegal gambling in Abra
BANGUED, Abra – Seventeen persons were nabbed at the residence of a certain Amelia Pabuayon, an overseas contract worker here at Borbon Street, Zone 6 on April 30.

Joint forces of provincial police led by Supt. Dexter Ollaging and investigation chief Inspector Tomas Jonathan C. Sabado arrested Virgilio Villacurta y Sandan, 61, head checker, native of Mabini, Santiago ,Isabela and 16 others for illegal gambling.

Gambling paraphernalia, computer software and other related items on illegal gambling were confiscated.

Cases are now being readied against the suspects for filing in court.


Guard falls down Banaue creek; dies
BANAUE, Ifugao – A security guard identified as Bernard Bandao Ballangi, 42, a resident of Barangay Tam-an here was found dead on a creek in the area on April 29 around 8:20 a.m.

Police said the victim was a nightshift duty guard at Banaue Central School.

The victim reportedly died when he fell down the creek as he was walking home to his boarding house.

The Ifugao police crime laboratory and municipal health officer examined the victim to determine the real cause of his death.


Farmer shot dead along Tineg River
DOLORES, Abra – A farmer was shot to death and later found along the Tineg River here at Barangay Isit on April 30 around 7:30 a.m.

Town police received a telephone call from a barangay chairman Rogelio Apolinar informing that a dead person later identified as one Rey-Ann Bersalona Y Galazo, Aka Ambot”, 23, single, and native of Naglupacan, Bulbulala, La Paz town was found dead with multiple hack wounds on his face.

Police said early morning of April 29, the victim told his mother that he was going to Isit but did not return in the afternoon.

The body of the victim was later found by Eddie Tan, 35, married, farmer and a resident of Isit who immediately reported the matter to Apolinar.

Police are now investigating to identify the perpetrator,.


Trike men shoot dead meat vendor
BANGUED, Abra – A meat vendor identified as Marilou B. Hernandez, 48, single was shot by two still unidentified men riding a motorcycle in tandem here along Mckinley St. Zone 2 on April 30 at about 5:20 a.m.

A police report said the victim was waiting for a tricycle in front of their residence when the suspects suddenly appeared and shot her and immediately fled away after the incident.

The victim sustained multiple gunshot wounds on her body and was brought to Abra Provincial Hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The police team recovered eight empty shells and five deformed slugs.

The case is still under investigation.


Girl falls down high building, survives
BANAUE, Ifugao -- A ten year old girl identified as Melanie B. Gumuwang of Angadal, Poblacion here allegedly fell a 35-foot high unfinished three storey building here on April 29 at about 3 a.m.

Police investigation revealed the victim was watching the search for Miss Embayah 2011 being conducted in the building when she suddenly fell.

She was immediately brought at the Good News Clinic for medical treatment.

The victim sustained multiple fractures on her left hand, left thigh and bruises on her face and body.


Six wanted persons nabbed in Cordillera
CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- Six persons in the Cordillera were nabbed as a result of “Implan Tugis.”

In Tayum, Abra, town police led by the Senior Insp. Teodoro C. Tuzon arrested Remedios B. Cabading, 55, of Barangay Gaddani here following an arrest issued by Judge Corpuz B. Alzate of Regional Trial Court, Branch 2, Bangued, Abra for the estafa with a recommend bail of bond P40, 000.

Alzate is now under the custody of Tayum police.

In La Trinidad, Benguet, police nabbed on April 29 Alexander P. Garchitorena, 43, married, businessman, native of Lupi, Camarines Sur and at present residing at NR 62 Santo Rosario Valley, Campo Sioco, Baguio City.

A warrant of arrest was earlier issued by Judge Edgardo B Diaz De Rivera Jr, presiding Judge of RTC Branch 10, La Trinidad, Benguet for violation of Presidential Decree 705 with a recommended P40,000 bail for his temporary liberty.

On April 30, La Trinidad police also arrested Benjamin P. Dona, 59, married, laborer, native of San Fernando, La Union and resident of Tabangaoen, Balili, La Trinidad, Benguet for estafa.

Judge Maria Clarita Casuga Tabin of Municipal Trial Circuit Court, Baguio City earlier issued the warrant for his arrest and was later released after posting a P12,000 bail bond.

On May 1, Mankayan, Benguet town police arrested a security guard identified as Albert Masedman, 41 for mineral high grading.

He had a recommended bail bond of P34,000 issued by Agapioto Laogan, presiding judge of RTC Branch 64 ,Benguet.

Masedman was arrested at Barangay Paco.

On May 2, same operatives arrested Maximo D. Agdasiw, 52, married, driver and resident of Bulalacao, Mankayan for acts of lasciviousness.

The suspect was arrested at Barangay Bulalacao by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Rodolfo Malingan, presiding judge of 3rd Municipal Trial Circuit Court, 1st Judicial Region Benguet.

No bail was recommended for the suspect.

In Baguio City on May 2, police nabbed Mimbal S. Domingo, 48, married, businesswoman, of Barangay Bakakeng Sur.

He was arrested at Upper Mabini Street after Antonio C. Reyes, presiding judge of RTC Branch 61 for violation of Republic Act 9165.

He is now detained at city jail.


OFW sitting on porch shot dead
TABUK CITY, Kalinga – An overseas contract worker was shot dead by a still unidentified person here May 1 around 10:30 p.m.

Police named the OFW as Dison M. Limbo, 40, married, and resident here of Barangay Bantay.

A police report said the victim with his mother-in-law and daughter Diane were sitting at the porch of their house when shot several times in different parts of his body.

Police recovered seven empty shells and two slugs of Cal. 45. at the crime scene.


Traders divested of P35,000 by robbers
PINUKPUK, Kalinga -- A businessman and his two companions on the way to buy hogs lost P35,000 to highway robbers who held them up here at Kapanikian, Camalog April 30 about 3:20 p.m.

Police identified the victims as Jonathan P. Julian, 31, businessman, Mario A. Catral, 42, married, farmer and Allan L. Dumog, 29, married tricycle driver, all residents of Kasinggoban Junction, Pinukpuk.

Police said the victims were traversing the Pinukpok –Tabuk road and boarded a tricycle to buy hogs when they were flagged down by four still unidentified person armed with a shotgun and calibers 45 and 38 pistols.


Army intel man shoots superior dead in Cagayan
By Charlie Lagasca
TUGUEGARAO CITY – A military intelligence officer who reportedly shot dead his superior officer inside their office here allegedly in a fit of anger is now under the custody of city police here.

Authorities identified the victim who succumbed to three bullets from a Cal. 45 pistol as Master Sergeant Jimmy Quilang, 46, of Linao East village, Tuguegarao City.

Reports disclosed that Quilang’s alleged assailant, Staff Sergeant Erwin Aplascador, 36, shot him three times in the head April 30 after he reportedly got piqued by his superior’s constantly berating him.

Both officers were assigned with the Armed Forces’ military intelligence group (MIG) in this city.

According to reports, the three bullets all exited at the back of the head of the victim causing his instant death.

Reports also indicated that few days before the incident, Quilang had allegedly manhandled the suspect and continually berated him until they crossed paths again April 30 inside their office.

Tuguegarao City police director Supt. Pedro Martirez said the suspect is now under their custody while charges are being readied against him.

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