POLICE ROUNDUP

Five ‘illegal loggers’ jailed

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – Police arrested and jailed five alleged illegal loggers and transporters in Baguio and Apayao confiscating P83,683 worth of assorted lumbers on Sept. 3.

In Baguio City, Senior Supt. Rolando Miranda, city police director, said  Toribio Digma Baden, 62, native of Tadian Mountain Province and resident of  Purok 8 Kias here was arrested for cutting pine trees.

His cohort who was named as Alfredo Pati evaded arrest.

A concerned citizen reported Baden and his buddy were cutting trees at Purok 8 Kias morning of Sept. 3. 

Police confiscated from Baden a hand saw, bolo and logs worth P60,165.86.

In Luna, Apayao, personnel of Provincial Public Safety Company and Environment and Natural Resources arrested log transporters in Barangay Lappa at about 9:30 p.m. same day.

Senior Supt. Robert Gallardo, Apayao police director, identified suspects as Erwin Ballesteros, 38,  of Poblacion, owner and driver of the vehicle and his helpers identified as Teddy Mark Ifurong, Dennis Salvador and Butsy Ruega.

The team intercepted the 6-wheeler truck where the logs were loaded.  Confiscated was 1,679.88 board feet of tanguile valued at P23,518.

All seized items are now under custody of concerned operating units while a case for violation of Presidential Decree 705 known as Forestry Reform Code of the Philippines was filed against the suspects.

“The creation of the anti-illegal logging task forces in all provinces is not only a big boost to our regional anti-illegal logging efforts, but it is also a strategic move on the part of our partner agencies to further protect the remaining forest reserves of Cordillera,” said Chief Supt. Isagani Nerez, Cordillera police director.

Nerez said police have been conducting regular anti-illegal logging operations and checkpoints in the region to protect the environment.

Drug suspect taken in buy-bust

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Elements of the Municipal Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group and police Intelligence personnel arrested an alleged drug trader here at Km 5, Pico Road Tuesday evening.

Supt. Rodolfo Azurin, Benguet police director named the suspect as Randy Bantasan Padadac, 42, a native of Kayan, Tadian, Mountain Province and  resident of San Carlos Heights, Baguio City.

Confiscated from him were shabu and buy-bust money  of P3,500.

Charges for illegal drugs were filed against him.

Man cornered in Tabuk home for shabu

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Police apprehended a man here Tuesday in his residence at Arellano St., Dagupan West for illegal drugs.

Senior Supt. Victor Wanchakan, Kalinga police director identified the suspect as Rodante Auggas Carbonel.  

Confiscated from him were shabu, cash worth P1,040 and a Nokia cellphone. He is now facing chages for illegal drugs.

Balut vendor nabbed for gun while in Abra pub 

BANGUED, Abra – A cop collared a balut vendor here Monday night for possessing a shotgun loaded with a bullet tucked on his waist while standing at the door of the Boracay Carmie Jr. Restobar and Videoke Bar, in Consiliman, Zone 2.

Senior Supt. Virgilio Laya, Abra Provincial Director, identified the gun carrier as Ruben Bribon Frio, 23, resident of Patucannay, Bangued. 

Frio will be facing a case for violation of Republic Act 10591 known as Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

 Bauko, bocap, Abra man surrender guns

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet -- Barangay chairman Leo Kalang of Mabaay, Bauko, Mountain Province here surrendered a Cal. 38 pistol without ammunition to police last week while a resident of Kiwas, Pulot, Lagayan, Abra, also gave to police a Cal.45 pistol with no bullets.

Chief Supt. Isagani Nerez, regional police director, said “Our policemen are optimistic and serious in their unrelenting campaign against illegal drugs and illegal firearms and this will serve as a warning to all those who engage in the illegal trade of illegal drugs and firearms.”

Lamut, Ifugao police retrieve bomb in house

LAMUT, Ifugao – Police retrieved a vintage bomb at the house of a certain MsCabonitalla here in Poblacion East last week. 

The bomb was brought to a field in Barangay Nunhabatan for proper disposition.

Men nabbed for murder, homicide

TINGLAYAN, Kalinga – Police arrested a number of men in the Cordillera last week for murder and homicide.

In Tinglayan, Kalinga, police arrested Tony WayawayAbaggoy, 46, farmer, of Barangay Dananao for murder following warrant against him issued by Judge Marcelino K. Wacas of the Regional Trial Court Branch 25, in Tabuk City.

The following were also arrested in their respective residences: Mark Anthony Barbosa Beralde alias Yellow Boy, 30, a resident of Zamora St., Zone 5, Bangued, Abra for Attempted Homicide as per warrant issued by Judge Rodrigo C. Valdez of the MCTC of Pidigan, Abra by the personnel of the Bangued MPS Wednesday morning with a recommended bail bond of P12,000.00; and Jephel Lee Sayod Dacayan, 30, farmer, a resident of barangay Patad, Pilar, Abra for Reckless Imprudence Resulting in Homicide with a recommended bail of P30,000.00 Thursday by the members of the Pilar MPS by virtue of a Warrant issued by Judge Jihan Palcon-Hacutina of the 3rd MCTC, Pilar, Abra.

Warrant issued against man for carnapping, robbery

HUNGDUAN, Ifugao -- A warrant for carnapping and highway robbery was served against inmate HadjiePagallaNabayay, 31 of Barangay Maggok here who was detained at the Aurora Provincial Jail, Baler, Aurora for a case of robbery hold-up and violation of Republic Act 10591. 

Bail was set at P340,000.

Five women nabbed for estafa

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – Police nabbed five women in Baguio City and Benguet last week.

Suspects were identified as Myrna Pingkisan Pasigon, 35, of Atok, Benguet  who was arrested in Km 6, Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet, with a recommended bail of P80,000; Jeannalyn Cuison Moulic aka “Jen”, 39, of San Miguel, Calasiao, Pangasinan, who was arrested at Camp Allen, Baguio City with a recommended bail of P200,000 and Catherine Imadhay, 42, of  Cawat, Beckel, La Trinidad, who was arrested along Pacdal Circle, Pacdal, Baguio City, all businesswomen.

Also nabbed were Winifreda Baban Castillo, 53, of Bayabas, Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet, who was arrested at Justice Hill Kesbeng, Poblacion, La Trinidad and Manelyne Bomitivo Mejos  aka “Mani”, 29, businesswoman, of Northern Samar  who was cornered at Maharlika Bldg., Abanao St., Baguio City with a recommended bail of P50,000.

Five detained for theft 

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- Five persons were detained last week for theft in Baguio and La Trinidad, Benguet.

Police identified them as Jener Dapyawen Baliw-An, 24, laborer, native of Lubao, Bauko, Mountain Province and a resident of Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet; Erlinda Diaz Flores, 59, of Bayan Park, Aurora Hill, Baguio City, who was arrested at SM Mall, Upper Session Road, Baguio City and Rey Anne Flores Nonog, 22, of Bauang, La Union who was arrested along Abanao Street, Baguio City.

Two 17-year- old minors, one of them a member of the “Bahala na Gang”  were also arrested for robbery.

More nabbed for various crimes 

CAMP DANGWA, Las Trinidad, Benguet -- A number of individuals were nabbed for various crimes in the Cordillera last week.

RomesonTayaban Dag-o, 38, laborer, was arrested in his residence in  Wadwad, Cudog, Lagawe, Ifugao for lasciviousness with a recommended bail of P120,000; Fernando Lictao Soriano, 43, barber, of Jacinto St. Malcolm Square, Baguio City and Marlon BugnayPacliwan, 20, farmer of SitioAbucot, Eddet, Kabayan, Benguet, who were both arrested in their respective residences for physical injuries. 

Also arrested were Freddie MalicdanLaoyan, 31, driver, of Purok 3, Irisan, Baguio City for reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property with physical injuries; Ronnie Bangit 39, and Elvis Balwog, 29, both farmers and Luis Bayudang, 39, all residents of Aciga, Pinukpuk, Kalinga, for cattle rustling.

Others were Marina Gad-oan Baniez, 40, farmer, of Madaymen, Kibungan, Benguet, for bouncing checks and Ruby CayboenNasingao, 53, carpenter, of Ananong, Virac, Itogon, Benguet for violence against women and children.

PRO-COR, Napolcom lead Nat’l Crime Prevention Week rites

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet  – The Police Regional Office Cordillera with National Police Commission, government agencies and private sectors kicked-off ceremony of the 20^th National Crime Prevention Week with the theme “Krimen ay Labanan Karapatan ay Igalang sa Mapayapang Pamayanan.”

Benguet Gov. Nestor Fongwan was guest of honor and speaker who was  represented by his executive assistant Paul Bagano.

The celebration was highlighted with the presence of Cordillera police led by regional director Chief Supt. Isagani R. Nerez, Cordillera Napolcom head Pedro T.Maganon, Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency, staff of the Angels Behind the Shield and students from the University of Baguio. 

Chief Supt. Roberto Soriano, PRO-COR deputy police regional director for administration, delivered welcome remarks. 

Bagano said one of Fongwan’s priorities, in coordination with the provincial police office, was establishment of a police station in the boundaries of the Benguet and Mankayan in Cervantes, Kabuyao and other parts of the province.

Three gun wielders arrested in Kalinga

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Three men were nabbed in Kalinga last week for illegal guns. 

Pinikpuk town police arrested two men on board a motorcycle after a short chase at a checkpoint in Barangay Taga Aug. 23.

Senior Supt. Victor K. Wanchakan, Kalinga police director identified suspects as Ceasar Suminal Dayagon Jr., 28, of Tabuk City, Kalinga and his  rider Rocky Daquiwag Balawan, 28, a CAFGU member and  resident of  Taga, Pinukpuk.

Confiscated from Dayagon were a Cal.38 r evolver with five bullets, including the motorcycle they used.

Another suspect was also  arrested at the Maseyphan Lodge and Bar at Dagupan Centro, Tabuk City, Kalinga Aug. 29  for carrying a 9mm pistol loaded with 15 bullets. Suspect was identified as Jerome Olyog Pullis, 26, a resident of the Bugnay, Tinglayan, Kalinga.

Cases for illegal guns were filed against the suspects.