POLICE ROUNDUP

Charges set vs man for death of wife in Tabuk

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A man is now under investigation over the death of his wife after they were reportedly found along the roadside by a passing motorist here along Mapaoay, Ipil on Monday.

A police report said Jaybie Tamayao Andam, 25, married, laborer, presented himself to police and reported that his wife Veronica Ancheta Andam, 28, was allegedly hit by an unidentified vehicle.

Investigation disclosed that at 10 a.m. Monday, Gregorio Bactad Andres, 63, driver by profession, resident of Bado Dangwa, Tabuk City, was driving his vehicle towards Dumpsite when he spotted a man seated at the side of the road at FF Cruz construction site holding a woman lying on his lap who was apparently injured.

Andres stopped brought the two to Kalinga Provincial Hospital where Veronica was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Due to inconsistency of his statement, Jaybie is now under investigation as he claimed that he was not with the victim when they were found by Andres.

He was however positively identified and pinpointed by Andres that he was the lone companion of the victim at the time they were found.

Personnel were able locate blood splatters on the riprap near the area where the couple was found.

The Kalinga Provincial Crime Laboratory personnel investigated the site while the suspect is now under custody of Tabuk police while a case is being prepared against him.

2 bikers killed in Ilocos smash-up

By Freddie Lazaro

CAMP JUAN, Ilocos Norte – Two motorcycle riders died after their bikes collided on the national highway in Barangay Apatut-Lubong, Pinili, Ilocos Norte on Feb. 28.

Jepreh Taccad, Pinili police chief, identified the fatalities as Reynante Miranda, 31, the driver of a black Yamaha Mio Soul motorcycle, and Lance Aldrine Sanguir, a student who was riding a yellow Yamaha Mio motorcycle.

Investigators said Sanguir suddenly changed lanes and hit the bike of Miranda on the opposite lane.

Baguio student campers hurt in Itogon road crash 

ITOGON, Benguet – Six grades 7 and 8 students of University of Baguio High School of nearby Baguio City were injured when the chartered jeep they were riding in fell on its side along the road here March 1 around 3:30 p.m.

Injured were Chester Gallardo, 12; Hannah Grace Osben, 13; Eshie Montes, 12; Ysa Lelis, 13; Marie Amansec, 13 and Ezra Zoe Cendana, 13.

A police report said the accident happened at Crosby Park, Virac involving the PUJ with plate number AYN 622 Baguio-Acupan route owned by William Tabcao and driven by Clifton Gano Paulo, 42, married, and resident of San Luis Village, Baguio City.

Investigation disclosed the PUJ ferried 20 students from UBHS of and were about to go home from a camping activity at Grosby Park when the accident happened.

A police report said the PUJ was descending the park’s one-way access road and gave way to upcoming vehicles by swerving to its left.

However, its front left wheel climbed into the mountain slope causing it to overturn and making it fall on its right side along the road.

As a result the injured six passengers were confined at Saint Louis Hospital in Baguio City while the rest were discharged after given treatment.

Bouncer catches cell phone thief inside bar

BAGUIO CITY – The quick response of a bar bouncer resulted to the arrest of a man who stole the cell phone of a drunk sleeping customer here March 3 around 2:50 a.m. inside Ampersand Bar here along Leonard Wood Road.

The victim named as Aldrin Biala Alabbang, 18 filed complaint for theft against suspect Dominick Mendoza Certes, 20, single here of No. 88 City Camp Central.

Investigation disclosed that the victim and his friends were having drinking session inside the bar when the suspect approached them then stole his cellular phone described as J7 Prime worth P12,000.00.

The bouncer on duty identified as Jomar Rubio Tablac saw the suspect placing the cellphone secretly in front of his waist as he hurriedly went out of the bar but was caught by the bouncer.

The victim only found out that he was victimized when they called his attention informing him about the incident.

Cortes was incarcerated at the city jail.

Boy, 7, killed in robbery attempt in Cagayan

TUGUEGARAO, Cagayan — A seven-year-old boy was allegedly killed by a laborer who tried to rob his house in Barangay Centro 1 in Lasam, Cagayan on March 3.

Maj. Arnel Acain said Mariano Rodico was arrested when he emerged from the house of the victim, Mark Anton Galapon, holding a bloodied knife.

Acain said Galapon was watching a film from a laptop in the room of his grandmother when Rodico entered and slit the boy’s throat. – Raymund Catindig

Charges filed vs man for mauling wife over jealousy

TABUK CITY – Charges for physical injury and Republic Act 9262 (violation against women and children) were filed against a carpenter for repeatedly mauling his wife claiming that he was having an affair with another man.  

Police said latest mauling incident happened Monday around 10:20 a.m. at their house here in Barangay New Tanglag.

Victim was identified as Tessie Arelliano Basacoy, while the suspect was named as Abelardo Balasi Basacoy, both 47 years old. Investigation disclosed the victim was in the house of her son when the suspect, who was drunk, arrived and chased her out, pushed her down on the ground, tried to strangle her on the neck and pinned her down on her chest using his palms. As a result, the victim sustained slight injuries on her chest and left forearm.

The suspect also pulled her t-shirt and threatened to kill her but she managed to escape and went to New Tanglag Barangay Hall and reported the incident.

Respnding cops arrested the suspect in their house.

The victim said her husband always accused her of having illicit relations and sexual intercourse with another man and maltreating their children.

She added in 2017, she filed a complaint at the Tabuk City Prosecution Office against her husband for physical injuries and for maltreating their children but this was dismissed due to her affidavit of desistance.

A case for violation of RA 9262 was filed at the City Prosecutor’s Office against the suspect.

 Driver found dead in Tublay

TUBLAY, Benguet – A driver was found dead lying on a pathway with blood oozing from his head here March 3 around 7 a.m. in Sayatan, Daclan.

Police proceeded to the place and identified the victim as Jessie Albis Ta-ao, 46, single, resident of the area.

Investigation revealed the victim was struck by a hard object on his head by still unidentified suspect/s. Investigation is still ongoing.

IFSU employee hurt in Lagawe road accident

LAGAWE, Ifugao – An employee of the Ifugao State University was injured when plywood from a vehicle fell down on her along the national road here at JP Rizal Avenue, Banao, Poblacion around 11:45 a.m., March 3 in front of CBM Restaurant.

The victim was identified as Daisy T. Pinkihan, 31, administrative aide of IFSU and resident of Liwon, Asipulo, town.

The driver of the vehicle that hit her was named as Michael Bugatti Amungao, 21 of Barangay Alicia, Aglipay, Quirino and presently residing at Canablog, Poblacion West, Lagawe.

Investigation disclosed the victim was driving her motorcycle towards Poblacion when her sandal fell along the road. The victim stopped and parked her motorcycle at the shoulder of the road and was about to pick her sandal when she saw the said motorized vehicle 50 meters away coming from Belongings Hardware.

She signaled the driver to stop but to no avail. Upon noticing the victim, the driver suddenly stopped his vehicle that caused the loaded plywood to fall on hitting the victim.

Responding police brought the victim to Natuwolan Clinic  here but was referred at Panopdopan District Hospital in Bannit, Lamut. Both parties agreed to amicably settle the case among themselves.

2 drug suspects slain in Bulacan

SAN RAFAEL, Bulacan — Two drug suspects were killed in alleged shootout with police officers here dawn on Tuesday.

Marlon Garcia and an alias Raymond allegedly resisted arrest during a sting here in Barangay Mabalas-balas. The suspects reportedly pulled out their guns and shot at the officers, triggering a firefight that resulted in their death, according to Col. Chito Bersaluna, Bulacan police director.

Probers said they seized from the suspects eight plastic sachets containing shabu, two pistols and a motorcycle.

Lasciviousness lands man in jail  

BANGUED, Abra – A construction worker was arrested here Monday at Sabat, Sagap for acts of lasciviousness. Nabbed was Sonny Castillo Martinez a.k.a. Ontek, 42, resident of the area. This, after German F Ballesteros III, assisting judge of First Judicial Region, MTC of Bangued ordered his arrest and setting bail of P10,000 for his temporary liberty.

Army man arrested by peers for rape

TABUK CITY—A member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines was arrested here by his peers of the 503^rd Brigade Monday for rape.  Nabbed was Roel Caymo Balingao, 26 here of Barangay Calanan. This, after warrant of arrest was issued against him by judge Nicanor S. Pascual, Jr. of RTC, Branch 25, Bulanao, Tabuk City with no bail. Balingao is now in jail at the Tabuk police station.

2 drug suspects slain in Bulacan

SAN RAFAEL, Bulacan -- Two drug suspects were killed in alleged shootout with police officers here last week.

Marlon Garcia and an alias Raymond allegedly resisted arrest during a sting in Barangay Mabalas-balas, San Rafael, Bulacan at dawn on March 3.

The suspects reportedly pulled out their guns and shot at the officers, triggering a firefight that resulted in their death, according to Col. Chito Bersaluna, Bulacan police director.

Probers said they seized from the suspects eight plastic sachets containing shabu, two pistols and a motorcycle. -- Ramon Efren Lazaro 

Laborer jailed for robbery, intimidation

ITOGON, Benguet – A man previously charged for coercion was nabbed here Monday for robbery with intimidation and jailed at Police Precinct 1, Ucab.

       Arrested was Clarence Dominguez, 41 of Zambales, married, laborer, and resident of San Luis Extension, Baguio City.

       Judge Danilo P. Camacho of  RTC Branch 62 1st Judicial Region La Trinidad, Benguet earlier issued warrant against him for the latest crime and set bail bond of P100,000 for his temporary liberty.                                                                                       

Bizwoman nabbed in LT for operating without permit

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A businesswoman was arrested here Monday for operating without a business permit. Nabbed March 1 at IB 128 Betag, was Juana Fortunato Atiwag, 63, married, native of Masla, Tadian, Mountain Province and a resident of said address.

This, after warrant for her arrest was issued by judge Melita Amylesha G. Delson-Macara-eg of Municipal Trial Court, of La Trinidad, for violation of municipal ordinance no. 24-2007 (operating without business permit.)

Farmer arrested for arson in Tabuk 

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Police arrested a farmer here March 1 for arson.

Nabbed at Barangay Nambaran was Julio N. Tuluan, 42, married after warrant was issued against him by judge Nicanor  B. Pascual Jr.  of RTC,  2nd Judicial Region, Branch 25,  Bulanao, Tabuk City.

The judge set bail of P120,000 for temporary liberty of the suspect.

Motorbikes collide in Abra; 4 hurt 

LAGANGILANG, Abra – Four persons were injured when the mtorcycles they were riding in collided here March 2 at Sitio Tammogong, Barangay Presentar.

The fist vehicle was driven by Vincent Bolaños Castañeda, 21, with back riders Briener Sumalnap Ubuagan, 27, construction worker and Dennis ArtiendaTamo, 15, out of school youth, all residents of Barangay  Pawa.

The other was driven by Jeffrey Tuazon Trongco, 26, construction worker, here of Barangay Dalaguisen.

Investigation disclosed the first vehicle was was traveling north when the other came from the opposite lane resulting to the collision.

All sustained multiple injuries and rushed by responding cops to Abra Provincial Hospital here for treatment. Both motorcycles incurred undetermined cost of damages.

 Man lands in jail for stealing goats

ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao – A driver was arrested here March 3 for stealing goats from a pen around 3 p.m. on March 3.

Barangay captain Jovito Valenzuela of Barangay Sto. Domingo immediately called the PNP hotline of the town informing they arrested the suspect who was caught in the act of pulling three goats from the pen owned by Edgar Dela Cruz Sr., 48, farmer. 

Investigation disclosed Cruz Sr. ordered his son Edgar to check their goats at the pen some 200 meters away from their house when the latter saw a man pulling the ropes of their three goats being followed by other goats heading to his blue STX Yamaha tricycle with sidecar without plate number parked near the pen. 

Edgar Jr. was about to confront the suspect who ran towards houses. Edgar Jr. informed his father and they reported the incident to barangay officials that resulted to the arrest of the suspect who was about to hire a tricycle going to Isabela.

The suspect was identified as Rene Cabanilla Amarga, 44, married, of Curifang Block 6, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya.  The suspect and his motorcycle are now under custody of Alfonso Lista police.