POLICE ROUNDUP

Woman jumps to death from Baguio school building

BAGUIO CITY – A woman jumped to her death from the fourth floor of the Saint Louis University library here Wednesday night.

Police described the woman, whose name was withheld, to be in her 30s and works as a call center agent in this city.

The victim was said to be a former student of the university.

Reports said the woman arrived at the library at around 3 p.m. and stayed at the restroom until all students left.

She was reportedly exchanging text messages with a friend while waiting. In her last message, she asked her friend to take care of all her personal belongings.

Investigators said the woman was diagnosed last year to be suffering from depression.     

Kibungan execs’ kin have marijuana fields

KIBUNGAN, Benguet — The mayor of this town admitted being saddled with the problem of marijuana plantations, particularly in Barangays Tacadang, Badew, and Palina, despite frequent raids by law enforcement agencies.

“We only have one problem here. One that has been persisting for many years, the marijuana cultivation and some village officials who tolerate it,” said Mayor Benito Siadto.

Raids have resulted in the destruction of P500 million worth of marijuana fields in the three areas alone. Siadto said while he discourages marijuana cultivation, some village officials in these areas are the ones with relatives maintaining marijuana fields.

Laborer wanted in slay of councilor arrested

BUCLOC, Abra – A laborer identified as Petronilo Ablog Rabena, 57,  was arrested April 12 at his residence here in Barangay Ducligan  for murder and illegal possession of firearm. Rabena was wanted for shooting to death a former city councilor and legal officer Jose Pastor in Laoag City at his law office in Dec. 18, 2008.

Young man lands in jail for rape

BUGUIAS, Benguet – Police arrested April 13 Aizan Lammawin Galgaleng, 18, driver, of Bulalacao, Mankayan town  at Barangay Abatan here for rape.  Galgaleng was wanted for allegedly sexually abusing a minor victim inside their house Dec. 6 to 7, 2014 at Proper Bulalacao, Mankayan.

62-year-old man locked in jail for sex abuse

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A 62-year-old man identified as Edward Paras Ringor, porter and native of Manaoag, Pangasinan was arrested April 14 early morning at Km.6 Balili here for allegedly sexually abusing a female, minor Dec. 22, 2014.

His warrant was issued by Judge Francis A. Buliyat Sr., of Regional Trial Court, Branch 9, First Judicial Region, La Trinidad.

Buliyat set bail of P200, 000 for Ringor’s temporary liberty,

Bail of P100,000 set for man charged with robbery

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A laborer identified as Peter Ignas Martinez, 32, was arrested at his residence in Sadag, Bahong here April 14 for robbery with violence and intimidation of persons. Martinez was charged for allegedly robbing Donald C. Kally Dec. 9, 2014.His  arrest Judge Ivan Kim B Morales, of RTC Branch 8, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant for his arrested and recommended bail of P00, 000 for his temporary liberty.

Businesswoman nabbed for estafa

BAGUIO CITY – A businesswoman wanted for estafa identified as Maria Sylvia De Vera Igama, 52, was arrested at her residence in Camp 7 here.Judge Emmanuel Cacho Rasing, of RTC Branch 3, recommended bail of P100,000 for her temporary liberty.

Illegal recruitment, estafa lands lady in jail

BAGUIO CITY – A certain Luningning Quidez Lazaro, 41, married, was arrested at her residence here at Upper Quezon Hill April 15 for illegal recruitment and estafa. Her arrested warrant was  issued by Judge Edilberto Claravall of  RTC Branch 60, Baguio City. Claravall  recommended bail bond of P40,000 for her temporary liberty.

Man arrested in Bontoc for bouncing checks, estafa 

BONTOC, Mountain Province -- Police arrested Alex De La Cruz Roy, 32, married, resident of P. Burgos St, Baguio City April 15 along Poblacion here for estafa and bouncing checks. Arrest warrants were issued against him by Baguio judges Edilberto Claravall, Ma. Clarita Tabin and Maria Rivera with recommended total bail bonds of P 180,000.

Nine wanted persons nabbed in Cordillera

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- Nine “top most wanted persons” in Cordillera were recently arrested by police in separate operations.

Chief Supt.Isagani R. Nerez, Cordillera police director  identified them as: Alex Lladoc Esquillon, 47, of Makati City with a P90,000 bounty over his head was nabbed for murder at Pasay City April 8 by regional police cops and members of Aviation Security Group.

Jomer Dawadao Codiam, 24, single, farmer of Mambaclao, Paracelis, Mt.Province; JojoCodiamAdiyat and Dexter BayongaoCodiam, both 18, farmers and residents of Ngileb, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao, were also arrested in Alfonso Lista, Ifugao for robbery April 8, 2015 by Paracelis and Alfonso Lista cops.

Emelito Estonilo Baday and Christie Lampuyas Pislaan and Rosita Gaddaoan Baidan, who were charged with estafa, were also arrested in Baguio City April 8.

An alleged criminal gang member of the Maraya/Danilo Robbery Group identified as Randy Y. Yacap was also arrested by cops for theft along Abanao Street.

Leonida P. Llanes, 68, married, of Baguio City was arrested for unjust vexation April 7 in Barangay Lualhati, Baguio. -- Edward Antonio 

Vendor nabbed for P1-M shabu

BAGUIO CITY – Anti-narcotics agents seized at least 284 grams of shabu with an estimated street value of P1 million from a vendor in a sting on Aurora Hill, Baguio City last Friday.

Rasul Macadaya, 20, was arrested after he reportedly sold a plastic sachet said to contain shabu to an undercover agent of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency.

Two more plastic sachets of drugs were recovered from the suspect.

PDEA officials said it was the biggest shabu seizure so far in the city.

Driver nabbed for shabu 

BAGUIO CITY – A drug suspect was arrested in a buy-bust operation here around 10 p.m. March 31 in Trancoville Barangay, fronting Department of Agrarian Reform Office.

City police director Senior Supt. Rolando Miranda said Jose “jhong” Sumbad Buli-e, 46, driver was nabbed by operatives of Regional and City Anti-Illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group and members of Station 2 cops.

Confiscated from the suspect was shabu valued at P2,400.00 and buy-bust money of P1,000.00.

A case for violation of Republic Act 9165 known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Act of 2002 was filed against him in court.

Farmer arrested for illegal drugs

BAKUN, Benguet – A farmer was arrested in his residence here at Barangay Kayapa March 28 for illegal drugs.

Arrested was Joni Abeddew, 52, after warrant of arrest was issued against him by Judge Manuel, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 34 of Balaolan, La Union for illegal drugs. 

Cordillera police now hiring 850 cops

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – The Cordillera regional police office is now hiring 850 cops for this year’s recruitment quota.

Oath-taking of successful applicants will be held July for 300 applicants, October for 200 and Jan. 2016 for  250.

Applicants for Police Officer 1 may submit applications to Regional Personnel and Human Resource Development Division – Recruitment and Selection Section for screening.

Requirements include duly accomplished Application Form (RSD Form 2014-1A); Civil Service Personnel Data Sheet (PSD) Revised 2005 with (2) copies of 2x2 colored picture and one (1) whole body picture with white background; two (2) valid identification cards; NSO Birth certificate; transcript of records and diploma; certificate of eligibility and Board rating; clearances from barangay, police, National Bureau of Investigation, mayor’s, MTC-RTC and prosecutor,  affidavit of undertaking (RSD DPRM Form 2014-1B); certificate of good moral character from College or University; general weighted average and height waiver (for underheight applicant).

Applicants must be Filipino citizens with good moral character, 21 years and above but not more that 30 years old, at least 1.62 m in height for male and 1.57 m in height for female, must not be more than or less than 5 kg from the standard weight corresponding to height, age and sex.

Applicants must possess  formal baccalaureate degree from a recognized learning institution, illegible in accordance with standards set by the Commission, must not have been dishonorably discharged from the military employment or dismissed for cause from any civilian position in the government.

Applicans must not have been convicted by final judgment of an offence or crime involving moral turpitude and must have no pending criminal case in any court, including at the office of the Ombudsman or administrative case if already an employee of government.

Applicants must pass neuro-psychiatric/psychological screening, physical agility test, physical/medical/dental examination, drug test and the final Board Interview.

PO1 recruitment application forms are available in any police station and downloadable from any PNP website.

The Regional Personnel and Human Resource Doctrine Division Office may be contacted at tel no., 309-1245 or website at www.procor.pnp.gov.ph. --  Katrina Mae M. Natividad

66 cops complete PNP modified scout training

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet – Sixty six Cordillera scout police trainees received their scout beret and pin after more than two months of rigid training in graduation rites here last  week.

Members of  “Alibtak” Class 2015 completed 45-day training on modified PNP special counter-insurgency operations unit training (SCOUT).

 They were declared graduates by acting deputy regional director for operations and chairman of regional training committee Senior Supt. Donato O. Bacquian.

Regional police director Chief Supt. Isagani Nerez handed over certificates to graduates.

Certificates of merit were awarded to: PO1 Ronard B. Padchig ranked No. 1; PO1 John Mark S. Emper, No. 2; and PO1 Jafemar C. Burgos as No. 3. 

Certificates of recognition were awarded to: PO1 Ronard B. Padching for being strong man in physical fitness test; PO1 Eric B. Accatan for marksmanship for long and short firearms and PO1 John Mark S. Emper for leading the class as president.