POLICE ROUNDUP

Unidentified men carnap bocap’s van 

BAGUIO CITY – Still unidentified men carnapped  a Mitsubishi L300  van owned by Scout Barrio barangay captain Emmanuel PatacsilBacungan, 59 here  early evening Wednesday.

Investigation disclosed that the driver of the victim identified as  Raymond Pascual Reclamado, 25,parked the vehicle  bearing plate number UFS 831 in the barangay discovered it was already missing the next day.

  

Heated argument between brothers leads to shooting

BANGUED, Abra – A heated argument between two brothers during a card game led to the shooting of a man here Thursday around ^:20 p.m. a police report said the incident happened at Linasin, Zone 1 and identified the victim as Marlon Gonzales Castillo, 33,  tricycle driver. Police arrested the suspect identified as Carmelo Gonzales Castillo, the victim’s older brother, 43, driver of Metro Bangued Water District.

        Investigation disclosed that the suspect and the victim together with their friends were playing cards whn heated argument ensued between the suspect and the victim. The suspect left the place and took his firearm from their house believed to be a Cal. 38 revolver, and shot the victim twice hitting his left elbow. The suspect fled after the incident but was arrested by responding cops while and the victim was rushed to Abra Provincial Hospital for treatment.  The firearm used by the suspect was not recovered. 

         The arrested suspect was brought to Bangued police station where he ws jailed while charges were prepared against him.

Kalinga men nabbed after warrants issued 

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Several men were arrested Thursday when eight search warrants were implemented in the province Thursday on orders of Senior Supt. Donato O. Bacquian.

      The house of Arnold and Saboy Mendoza was searched after presiding judge Nympha Dugayon Abbacan, of MCTC, 2^nd Judicial Region issued warrant for violation of Republic Act 10591 at Purok 5,  Sucbot.

        Chief Insp. Rafael Supa also led a raid that resulted to arrest of Johnny Batoy Bakilan and his wife Jacky at Barangay San Juan that led to confiscation of a Cal. 45 handgun and several bullets.

       Presiding judge Victor Dalanao of MTCC, 2^nd Judicial Region issued warrant for their arrest for illegal guns.

Tabuk cops led by Supt. Gilbert Fati-ig also nabbed Dondon Doctor Cacanindin at Barangay Dagupan West for illegal drugs.        This after warrant was set against him by presiding judge Victor Dalanao of MTCC, 2^nd Judicial Region. Confiscated from him were three sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu and drug paraphernalia.

       Supt. Jomarick Felina also implemented arrest warrant issued by presiding judge Nympha Dugayon Abbacan of MCTC, 2^nd Judicial Region against Alfredo Buman-eg for violation of Republic Act 10591 at Cawagayan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga that resulted to confiscation of Cal. 38 and several bullets.

        Bulanao sub-station commander, Insp. Lee Alvin Alinao also arrested Camilo Tubban following warrant issued by judge Victor Dalanao of MTCC, 2^nd Judicial Region at Purok 4, Bulanao, Tabuk. This resulted to confiscation of 14 heat sealed plastic sachets containing white crystalline residue believed to be shabu, used foils, and drug paraphernalia.

       Also arrested was Honasan Fogayongin  Bulanao Norte after Judge Victor Dalanao, of MTCC 2^nd Judicial Region issued warrant against him for violation of RA 9165 at Bulanao Norte, Tabuk City, Kalinga that resulted to the confiscation of two small sachets containing white crystalline substance believed to be shabu and drug paraphernalia; and

       Karen Solag Sinumlag was also nabbed for illegal drugs at Barangay Agbannawa after Judge Dalanao issued warrant that resulted to confiscation of shabu and one small plastic container containing liquid believed to be marijuana oil.

Balut vendor nabbed for rape

BAGUIO CITY – A balut vendor residing here at North Sanitary Camp was nabbed here for rape. The suspect was named as  Rey Morales Fabia. Renato D. Pinlac, Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 1^st Judicial Region, Branch 57, San Carlos City, Pangasinanissued warrant for his arrest with no bail recommended.

Security guard found dead hanging in PCGG compound  

BAGUIO CITY – A security guard was found lifeless hanging by the neck inside his quarters here May 1 around 6:40 p.m. at PCGG Compound, 42 North Outlook Drive here at Barangay Pucsusan.

        Police identified the victim as Enrique Rosatasi Cabeltis, 21, of Monuz, Nueva Ecija, and stay-in security guard of said place.

       Investigation disclosed that at about 5:30 PM of same date, Nelson Fernando, security guard, discovered the victim hanging inside his barracks with wire tied around his neck. The wire was tied on a nail at the ceiling. A suicide note was recovered on top of the table at the receiving room.     

        Responding cops led by Senior Insp Armando Hiquiana brought the body to Bahay Damayan Funeral Homes here along Marcos Highway, for autopsy.

Man nabbed for hitting driver to steal trike 

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Local folks arrested a man here for hitting a driver and trying to steal his motorcycle Monday around 8:30 p.m. Arrested was Jeremy Aranca Banatao, 24 by concerned citizens of Makilo, Calaccad, Tabuk City, Kalinga for physical Injury. Police investigation showed the victim identified as Orlando F. Magaway, 31, was on his motorcycle from Quezon, Isabela to Makilo, when he met Banatao holding a piece of wood. The victim slowed down as he was on the center of the road but when he passed by the suspect, he was suddenly hit by the latter several times on his body including the motorcycle.

         The victim who nearly crashed on the road stopped as he was feeling dizzy but was attacked again by the suspect so he could get his motorcycle but he fought back causing the suspect to ran away. Residents responded and saw the victim grimacing in pain. The concerned citizens searched the nearby area and arrested the suspect.

 Kagawad, ex-b’gay council member nabbed for illegal guns  

BALBALAN, Kalinga – Elements of the army’s 50^th Infantry Battalion arrested a former barangay council member and an incumbent Monday around 3:30 p.m. for illegal possession of forearms.

       Arrested were Mariano Bannasi Gumannaw, former kagawad of Barangay Poswoy and Roman D. Balinggao, incumbent kagawad of the barangay, Confiscated from the suspects were Cal 45 pistol and  9 mm handgun, each with magazines and several bullets. A handheld radio was also taken from them.

Amistad swindling group ‘member’ nabbed

BAGUIO CITY – Police arrested here Monday at Mary Hurst Road a certain Romeo Rosal Calub,  41,for estafa after Judge Glenda T. Ortiz Soriano of MTC Branch 2, Baguio City issued warrant against him and set bail at P25,000. A police report said Calub was a member of Amistad swindling group. He was brought to office of Criminal Investigation Detection Group Baguio.

Drunk barangay secretary  assaults kagawad

VILLAVICIOSA, Abra – A drunk barangay secretary man assaulted a barangay kagawad here and was charged for physical injuries and assault upon a person in authority.   

         A police report said the incident happened May 1 around 11:45 p.m. at the provincial road of Lumaba. The victim identified as Manuel Billaoac Dondonan, 28, barangay kagawad of Lumaba. He identified his assailant as Roger Dacquel Teneza, barangay secretary. Dondonan told police around that time, Teneza slapped him on the face and pointed a gun at him.

         Investigation disclosed that the suspect together with three others were having a drinking spree along the provincial road and conversing at the top of their voices that Dondonan tried to pacify them, The suspect got irked and went inside their house. He came back later with a rifle and hit him while uttering expletives.

Vehicles collide; driver nabbed for transporting illegal lumber

BOKOD, Benguet --- Two vehicles collided here Monday around 9:15 a.m. along Km 20, Bangao, Ambuklao which resulted to arrest of one fo the drivers for transporting illegal logs.

        A police report said a Toyota Hi Ace Grandia van loaded with 30 pieces of Mahogany lumber, driven by  Julius Abiado Bugatan, 45, farmer, resident of, Alapang, La Trinidad, Benguet collided with a jeep driven by  Mario Patal Ticuan, 49, of Bakakeng Sur, Baguio City.

        Investigation disclosed that the van came from Isabela was going to Baguio City while the jeep came from Baguio City going to Kabayan, Benguet. While traversing the place of incident, the van encroached on opposite lane that caused the collision. Both vehicles incurred damages. The van loaded with lumber and its driver were were taken to Bokod police station for investigation. No person was injured.

Parents attend wake; man ‘commits suicide’

TUBO, Abra – A certain Raymundo Cao-is Diwayan allegedly committed suicide with the use of firearm here April 30, at about 10 p.m. at his residence here in Sitio Beew, Alangtin.

        A concerned citizen reported the incident to police around midnight.

        Investigation disclosed that the victim was alone in his residence since his parents attended the wake of a relative at nearby barangay. At about 10 p.m., his neighbors heard gunshot from the house of Diwayan and later discovered him lifeless with blood oozing from his head.

      Cops recovered a Cal. 22 rifle with no ammunition and markings at the crime scene. Relatives of the victim refused autopsy on the victim’s body.

Teacher hurt in collision of two motorcycles

MANKAYAN, Benguet – Two motorcycles collided here Monday around 10 a.m. at Barangay Colalo resulting to damage of both vehicles. One was driven by  Eugenio Bogawit Ramirez, 52, married, farmer of Cervantes, Ilocos Sur while the other was driven by Carlos Galante, 42, farmer, of Mankayan. 

 Investigation disclosed that the Honda XRM driven by Ramirez was ascending at the national road towards Poblacion the           Motorstar motorcycle suddenly appeared and was accidentally bumped on its side by the XRM.

As a result, the back rider of the XRM, identified as Vanessa Tanacio Ramirez, 50, public school teacher, wife of the driver sustained injuries and was brought to Mankayan Infirmary Clinic for medical treatment. Both drivers were not injured. Both parties agreed to settle their case amicably.

Tamaraw FX falls down Itogon cliff: one injured 

ITOGON, Benguet – A Tamaraw FX vehicle with 19 passengers fell down a 10-meter ravine here at Alpa Ville, Tuding around 9:30 am. on May 1 resulting to injuries on one rider.  

         The vehicle was driven by Rodolfo Dao-as AbayanJr, 46, married, miner,  of Upper Tram, Ucab. Police investigation disclosed  the vehicle was heading toward  Monterrazas, Tuding from Binanga Sur. While ascending a rough portion of the road, the driver lost control of the vehicle which caused it to descend backward some 40 feet and fell down the lifflanding on a “riprap.” As a result, John Awingan Coteng, 51, single, of Baguio Gold, Tuding, Itogon, Benguet was injured and brought to Baguio General Hospital by cops for treatment. The vehicle incurred undetermined cost of damages.

Korean national, companions booked for malicious mischief

BAGUIO CITY – A Korean national and unidentified companions were slapped with cases for malicious mischief after they kicked and scratched two vehicles and got a side mirror.   

A police report said the incident happened May 1 around 2 a.m. at Road 1, Leonila Hill. Victims were identified as Maureen Villena  Mabalot, 41, of Mankayan, Benguet, and Joseph Cunanan Arambulo, 45, store keeper at the area. and Jungmin Kim, 32,  Korean national, and  tenant here at Terrace Condominium, General Luna.

The suspect was identified as Seokjun Yoon, 26, Korean National, student of St. Louis University and a tenant, resident of Leonila Hill and tow unidentified men.

Investigation disclosed that May Ursula Punsalang Reyes and her husband saw through CCTV monitor the suspect and other two male companions pushing and kicking one of the vehicles parked along the road. Reyes also saw the suspects remove the side mirror of the vehicle and scratched the parked vehicles. Reyes informed the victims about the incident and they discovered scratches on the hoods and on the left side portions of a blue Ford Focus owned by Arambulo and a Mitsubishi Lancer owned by Mabalot. The victims filed a formal complaint against the suspect but Jungmin Kim is still undecided if he will file a complaint.

Laborer shoots minor drinking mate

PENARRUBIA, Abra – A laborer accidentally shot his drinking mate resulting to his arrest. A police report said the incident happened May 1 around 3:50 p.m. here at SitioSagsagacat, Barangay Patiao. The victim was a male minor, laborer of the barangay while the suspect was identified as Reynaldo Buena Bersalona, 28, of Barangay Riang. 

A police report said the victim and suspect were having a drinking spree when the suspect suddenly drew his gun from his waist but it accidentally shot the right leg of the victim. One of their companions reported the incident to police that resulted to the arrest of the suspect. The victim was rushed to Abra Provincial Hospital for medical treatment. The firearm used by the suspect, a Cal. 45 pistol, was not recovered.

                The arrested suspect was brought to Peñarrubia police station where charges were prepared against him.

Drug affected barangays in Baguio down to 32

BAGUIO CITY  – The Baguio City Police Office reported drug affected barangays in the city dropped to 32 from 36 with no more severely drug affected barangays first four months of this year.

Senior Supt. George D. Daskeo, BCPO acting city director, said that the local police force in coordination with the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and barangay officials continue to conduct anti-drug operations.

From January to April this year, BCPO operatives conducted 13 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted to arrest of 17 persons and confiscation of shabu weighing 54.34 grams and 57.4 grams of marijuana with a total value of P137,000.

He said operations also resulted to filing of 13 cases against the arrested illegal drug couriers who are now detained at the Baguio City Jail.

Last year, Daskeo said BCPO operatives and anti-narcotics agents implemented 40 anti-illegal drug operations that resulted to the arrest of 60 individuals and seizure of 137.65 grams of shabu and 318.99 grams of marijuana with a total market value with a total market value of at least P977,000. 

Some 44 cases were filed by the operating government forces against the arrested persons involved in the illegal drug trade in the city which are now pending before the special drug court in the city. -- Dexter A. See

BCPO refutes high crime rape report

BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police denied reports that the city is the sixth most dangerous urban center in the country because of alleged high crime rate over the past six years.

Senior Supt. George D. Daskeo, BCPO acting city director, said the reported 1,417 monthly crime incidents in the city from 2010 to 2016 was bloated and without factual basis considering there were a total of 26,761 index crimes and 47,519 non-index crimes recorded by the BCPO during the said period.

Applying the generally accepted formula, Daskeo said actual data showed average monthly index crime rate is only 117 while the average monthly non-index crime is 207 which are way below the reported 1,417 average monthly crime rate in the city.

In 2012 a team from the Regional Investigation and Detective Management Division of the Police Regional Office – Cordillera under the instruction of then Regional Director Chief Superintendent Benjamin B. Magalong conducted validation of crime data in all the police stations in the city.

Daskeo cited results of the validation showed that there were discrepancies on the reported data compared to the actual data recorded in the police blotters, thus, appropriate actions were taken against those who were found out with 6 percent and above discrepancies.

Since then, the police official said BCPO personnel became dedicated and transparent in reporting all crime incidents that transpired in its area of responsibility compared to other police stations in different regions as stated by the validation conducted by the Directorate for Investigation and Detective Management in Camp Crame.

According to Daskeo, based on the crime data used to compare Baguio City with other cities in the country, the city was ranked sixth with the high index crimes due to under reporting of police stations of other regions not reporting the true crime picture of their area and different treatment of cases that can be handled by the barangay.

In the city, he explained there are crime incidents that could be handled by the barangays that are still being brought to the police stations like slight physical injuries.

Daskeo added the accessibility of the police stations and the trust level of the community to the police contributed to the preference of the involved party to report crime incidents to the police station instead of going to the barangay for initial attention and most of the said cases end up being settled by both parties or for many instances, the aggrieved party would just request to record the complaint in the blotter for future reference.

The BCPO said there were crime incidents in the police blotter which are for record purposes and amicably settled and the said cases are not included in the reports of other regions, resulting to a low crime incidents reported in their respective areas of jurisdiction and such practice is against the mandate of the higher headquarters that all crime incidents must be reported and reflected.

Dakeo said PRO-COR, particularly BCPO, was commended for reporting the true crime picture of the city.

During the first quarter of 2016, he cited physical injury cases in the city decreased by 160 incidents or 46.11 percent, contrary to the published report that Baguio is the most dangerous city for mauling.

He admitted reducing physical injury was one of significant accomplishments of BCPO since implementation of Lambat Sibat and the average crime incidents, particularly physical injuries since January 1, 2014 to October 13, 2015 or 93 weeks prior to the implementation of OplanLambatSibat is 32 incidents per week.

Physical injuries  decreased to  average of 13 per week. -- Dexter A. See