POLICE ROUNDUP

Married man hunted for rape of 13-year-old 

ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao – A married man is now being hunted by police for allegedly raping a 13-year-old female.

A police report said at about 5 p.m. of Aug. 6, one Nena Palingit Daus, 45, married, housewife, of Purok 2, Barangay Kiling here reported to police her daughter was raped by a certain RegieBacali, 30, married, and a resident of same place. 

Investigation disclosed on May 13, at around 11 p.m. when the victim was sleeping inside their house, she was awakened when she saw the hand of the suspect at the window. The victim went out that prompted the suspect to drag and bring her at the back of Kiling Elementary School, located near their house and raped her. The suspect fled after the incident. Victim was brought to the Municipal Health Unit, Sta Maria, AlfonsoLista for examination then later brought to Socail Welfare Office for counseling. 

Miners trapped in Itogon tunnel

ITOGON, Benguet – Two miners were trapped inside a mine tunnel here in Antamok, Ucab Aug. 6.

Police identified them as Jonas Isang, 24, single, and Eddie Latigo, 50, married, both were miners, and residents of Tram, Ucab. 

Investigation disclosed that the victims were conducting mining operations in the area when the incident happened. Joint personnel of Itogon police and Itogon Emergency Rescue Team conducted rescue operation.

Bontoc worker hit by boulder; dies

BONTOC, Mountain Province --   A certain Arthur King-awa Padchonga, 48, of Sitio Mag-ew, Bontoc Ili here, was hit by a boulder coming from a cliff while excavating a foundation for riprap near the Ateoan residence here in Barangay Caluttit around 1:40 p.m. Aug. 6.

As a result, the victim died due to internal hemorrhage Victim was brought at his residence.

Old, separated man stabs daughter-in-law

BAGUIO CITY -- A separated man identified as Roger Cayetano So, 76 allegedly stabbed his daughter-in-law named Bernadette Condes So, 42, married, housewife, both residents of said place. 

Police said the incident happened Aug. 5 at about 3 p.m. here at Camia Cottage, DPWH Motor Pool Compound, Upper Engineers Hill.

Police investigation disclosed the victim was sleeping when she felt someone was stabbing the left side of her body and as she turned around, she saw the suspect stabbing her.

When the suspect tried to stab her again, she was able to prevent him from inflicting further harm until her neighbors came and grabbed the knife from the suspect. The suspect was pacified but he still kept on threatening to kill the victim.

Responding personnel of Police Station 3 arrested the suspect and brought him to police station while the victim was rushed to Baguio General Hospital and Medical Center, Baguio City for treatment of her injuries. Case was readied for inquest proceedings.

  

‘Dead or alive’ song starts trouble, stabbing  

BAGUIO CITY – A case for frustrated homicide was lodged against a Man here for allegedly stabbing his victim here Aug. 5 at Mandom Videoke Bar, Rajah Soliman St.

The victim identified as  Gayban Cotcoto Tabao-ican, 29 and resident of Pico, km 5, La Trinidad, Benguet was reportedly stabbed by Albert Feraro Gal-od, 33, farmer, resident of Rajah Soliman St. 

Investigation disclosed that prior to the incident, the victim was drinking alone inside the said bar when the suspect passed by who came from other videoke bar and allegedly argued with another customer.

At that instance, the victim reportedly uttered “Agkantaak man ti dead or alive” (Let me sing Dead or alive) that made the suspect confront the victim until a heated argument ensued between them that resulted to a fistfight.

Both were pacified by the owner of the bar, Susan Manguardia Oliva so the suspect went out to avoid further trouble. However, the victim followed the suspect who went back inside the bar and continued their fistfight. The suspect suddenly brought out a folded knife (balisong) and stabbed the victim.

As a result, the victim sustained stab wounds on his body and was rushed to hospital for treatment. The suspect tried to escape but he was immediately arrested by responding personnel of Police Station 7 and was brought to the police station.

Farmer nabbed for shooting man who flooded ricefield

TAYUM, Abra -- A farmer was arrested here Aug. 6, for shooting a fellow farmer he confronted for reportedly putting too much water on his newly-plowed rice field.

A police report said the incident happened at SitioCulibeng, Barangay Deet. The victim was identified as Melito BarrogaTejero, 44, while the suspect was named EustaquioTejero Escalante, 65, both residents of said place.

Investigation disclosed that the victim was plowing his rice field when the suspect arrived and At this juncture, a heated argument ensued that prompted the suspect to draw his firearm and shot the victim but missed. The victim ran way and reported the incident to police who went to the area and arrested the suspect and brought him to town police station.. A case is being prepared against the suspect for filing at the Prosecutor’s Office. 

Drunk man attacks victim in boarding house

ATOK, Benguet -- A man, under the influence of liquor, reportedly entered the boarding house of his victim and without apparent reason, attacked him with a bolo here about 9 p.m. August 6.

The victim, identified as Marcelo W. Bocal, 31, farmer of Nueva Vizcaya sustained hack wounds on his fingers and head as he tried to parry the bolo wielded by Freddie D. Caila, 28, farmer of Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya.

Bocal was rushed to Atok Benguet Hospital by his neighbors and later transferred referred to Pines Doctor’s Hospital, Baguio City. 

The case was amicably settled.

Jealousy drives man to stab farmer

STA. MARCELA, Apayao – A certain Hannibal Cardenas Bayani, 36,  farmer was allegedly stabbed here about 4 p.m., Aug. 6 with a sickle by John Dela Cruz Rivera, 45, farmer, both residents of Barangay Bangyan, Abulug Cagayan. 

Police probe bared the suspect and victim were harvesting coconut when Rivera suddenly stabbed the victim on his cheek because of jealousy. The victim was brought to Far North Hospital, Luna, Apayao for medication and was released after the treatment. The suspect voluntarily surrendered at Sta. Marcela police.

Mystery hounds ‘carnap’ of Mitsubishi Montero 

ITOGON, Benguet – Mystery hounds a Mitsubishi Montero, owned by one Nena Camolo Caccan, 45, married, of Upper Mangga here which was reportedly carnapped here July 28 but the incident was only reported about 3 p.m. on August 6,

Caccan told police her Mitsubishi Montero (AAU-4701) was stolen while being parked unattended in front of her residence. She reportedly parked her vehicle at around 8 a.m. of July 28 and left their house. However, when she returned home at about 1 p.m. of same date, she discovered that the vehicle was already missing. Efforts were conducted but prove futile. Case is under investigation.

Phone lands man in jail

BAGUIO CITY – A man landed in hail for allegedly stealing the cell phone of a certain KeziahLaureen Villanueva Casem, 18, student, resident here of Padre Zamora St.

Investigation disclosed Casem  was walking at the I-shaped overpass along Mgsaysay Ave. when the suspect identified as Noel Domalig Gangan, 30, of Tapaw, West Quirino Hill here took Nokia cell phone worth P4,000 of the victim inside her bag. During the incident, a patrolling officer noticed the incident that resulted to the arrest of  Gangan. Suspect was failed while a case was prepared against him. 

Pickpocket victimizes coed; nabbed by sergeant

BAGUIO CITY – A pickpocket followed a young woman about 10:30 a.m. August 6, at the parking space of McDonald’ Fast Food, Assumption Road here, discreetly opened her shoulder bag and took her cell phone inside.

Police identified the victim as Susan Manis Bistoguey, 18, of La Trinidad, Benguet, a nursing student of University of Baguio.

A certain Sgt.Marlon Buccat reportedly saw the incident and arrested Wax Cabarloc Castillo, 33, single, construction worker, and a resident of Bacbacan, Asin Road, Baguio City. 

Gun lands man in jail

BUGUIAS, Benguet -- At about 8:15 p.m. of August 6, police received a telephone call from concerned citizen informing them a man was in possession of a handgun at Bacoling Compound, here at Barangay Abatan.

Police arrested the suspect identified as Mariano Gabino Soriano, 56, married, miner, resident of Suyoc, Mankayan, Benguet.

Confiscated from Soriano was Cal. 38 revolver loaded with two bullets. The suspect and confiscated items were brought to Buguias police station while case for illegal firearms was prepared against him.

Cops nab man with gun 

PIDIGAN, Abra -- At about 12:20 p.m. of Aug. 6, police received phone call from concerned citizen informing them a male person was in possession of a handgun here in Poblacion West.

Police arrested Reynaldo Elvena Magannon, 42, resident of Barangay Ubbog, Lipcan, Bangued.

Confiscated from the suspect was a Cal. 45 handgun loaded with eight bullets.

Carabao lands two men in jail 

FLORA, Apayao -- Two men selling a carabao without pertinent documents here were nabbed Aug. 6 after police received phone call from Barangay Balasi chairman Romeo M. Calip.

Police arrested Edwin Omengan Lagimun and Kevin M. Oandasan.

Investigation disclosed said carabao owned by Nanding Ocampo of Kapannikian, Allacapan, Cagayan was stolen by the arrested persons. Suspects were brought to Flora police station for investigation.

 Man arrested for attempted rape

TINOC, Ifugao – Police arrested a certain Jackson Bastian Mariano, 22, and a resident of Barangay Poblacion here Aug. 6 for attempted rape.

Judge Rufus Malecdan of Regional Trial Court Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet issued his arrest warrant with a recommended bail bond of P120,000. 

Man arrested in restaurant for theft

BAGUIO CITY – A man was arrested here Aug. 6, 2015 at Good Taste Restaurant, Dangwa Station here by Itogon, Benguet police for qualified theft.

The suspect was identified as Narry Salao Sibaen, 31, of jm4 Balili, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Judge Ivan Kim Morales, of RTC Br 8, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant for his arrest with bail set at P46,000. Suspect was brought to Itogon police station.

Young men nabbed for theft in resort 

ITOGON, Benguet – Two men were arrested for theft Aug. 6, 2015 at Carlo Trese Resort here by personnel of Hingyon, Ifugao police.

Arrested were Randy Pilor Celiz, and Rogelio Ruiz Contavo, both 19 and residents of Nueva Vizcaya. 

The arrests were made by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Romeo Habbiling, RTC Br 14, Lagawe, Ifugao with a recommended bail bond of P26,000.00. Arrested persons were brought to Hingyon police station.