POLICE ROUNDUP

Confessed killer pleads not guilty

BAGUIO CITY – “Not guilty” was the plea entered by Jayson Paul Rebolledo, 23, at his arraignment Monday for the murder of 15-year-old high school student, Ericka Delos Santos, 15, last month.

The De los Santos family said they were surprised because police investigating the case said Rebolledo surrendered to them last August 12, detailing how he supposedly killed the girl and dumped her body at a grassy lot in Barangay Pacdal.

Probers said Rebolledo led them to the recovery of knife used in the murder.

Youths burn Paracelis school building for  being blamed of stealing

CAMP ACMOR, Paracelis, Mt. Province – Out of school youths have admitted to burning a newly constructed 4-room school building here.

A suspect admitted they did it as revenge for being accused of stealing a solar panel of a resident when they didn’t.

Lt. Col. Eddie M. Pilapil, commanding officer of the 54^th Infantry Battalion based here said the suspect who admitted to the crime was turned over by Buringal barangay chair Florencio Gongkakic and a team of 54IB soldiers led by Capt Jefferson M. Somera to Mayor GavinoBucok on Sept. 2.

His companions are still at large.

Pilapil said the school building of Buringal National High School at SitioMaliko was burned around 9 p.m. on Aug. 30 by the culprits.

Pilapil said a dialogue was later held with 54IB officers who assisted in investigating the matter wherein names of suspects surfaced.

Following this, one of the suspects surrendered to Gongkakic and  Somera.

Gongkakic said suspects are out of school youths of the barangay and burned the building for being accused of stealing  solar panel.

Pilapil said the case would not have been solved had it not for  indigenous practices at work in solving cases.

In a meeting 54IB officers pledged to provide manpower while the community and local government would soruce funds for materials to rebuild the school.

Three suspects caught in Bangued shabu session

BANGUED, Abra – Two young ladies and their male companion were reportedly caught using illegal drugs Monday around 11:50 a.m. here at Linasin, Zone 1. 

Operatives of the Abra Provincial Intelligence Branch, Provincial Public Safety Company, Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB), Regional Intelligence Unit and Special Action Force arrested Dennis Bautista,23, Queenie Torremocha,18, both residents of Linasin and Rina Alcantara,21,  resident of Zone 3.

Senior Supt. Virgilio Laya, provincial police director, said the arrest was made possible through an informant.  

Confiscated were plastic sachets containing shabu and drug paraphernalia.

 Suspects were brought to the Abra Provincial Hospital for medico-legal examination and to the Abra Crime Laboratory for drug tests prior to their turn over to Bangued police.

A case for violation of Republic Act 9165 known as Comprehensive Dangerous Drug Acts of 2002 will be filed against them.

Chief Supt. Isagani Nerez, Cordillera police director said he appreciated the support of the community on police campaign against illegal drugs by informing lawmen about users and pushers.

“Indeed, such accomplishments assure the public of more operations against illegal drugs to ensure the safety of the public attributed to the use of this illegal substance,” Nerez said.

P18-M Marijuana destroyed in Sadanga

BONTOC, Mountain Province — More than P18 million worth of marijuana plants were destroyed and burned by operatives on Mount Kadchakan, Sadanga, this province, last week.

Senior Supt. Oliver Enmodias, Police Provincial Office director, said the one-hectare marijuana plantation was discovered by operatives of the PPO, the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) and four army teams, while hiking on the side of Barangay Betwagan, Sadanga on Sept. 6.

Two men wanted for homicide nabbed in Abra

BANGUED Abra – Two men wanted for attempted homicide were arrested by police in the province last week.

Insp. Roberto C. Terminez led Pidigan town police in arresting Ariel Vazquez Isao, 24, of  Barangay Arab here on September 1 while  San Quintin cops nabbed Bryan Metodio Cardenas, 23, of Zone 2, Tangadan, San Quintin.

Judge Rodrigo C. Valdez, Jr., presiding judge of the Pidigan Municipal Circuit Trial Court, Pidigan issued warrants for both suspects for attempted homicide recommending bail of P12,000 for each.

Suspect in killing of Asin resident nabbed in Pangasinan

BAGUIO CITY – A suspect in the killing of Frank Joselito Dacanay Lopez in the morning of June 17 this year along Circumferential Road, Santa Lucia Subdivision, Km 3, Asin Road was arrested last week in Pangasinan.

Baguio police in coordination with Rosales and Alcala cops nabbed Federico Cabreros Paclibon Jr, 31, resident of Zone 7,

Poblacion West, Alcala, Pangasinan along Mac Arthur Highway, Carmen East, Rosales, Pangasinan morning of August 30.

Cacanay was wanted for homicide and frustrated homicide issued by Judge Manuel F Pastor Sr, executive judge of the Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Branch 50, Villasis, Pangasinan.

5 jailed in Baguio for estafa; teacher falls in Apayao

BAGUIO CITY – Five persons were locked in jail here last week for estafa while a teacher of Sta. Marcela, Apayao was also nabbed for the same crime.  

Police identified them as couple Danilo and Shirley Baybayan who were arrested here at 3 Kids Auto Supply, KM4, Marcos Highway; Jaime Macaranas Apostol, 41, construction worker, who arrested in his residence at Saint Patrick and Wilfredo Magtuloy Baron, 49, resident of Barangay Bakakeng who was , arrested at Victory Liner Bus Terminal, Engineers Hill.

Also arrested was Ma. Adette Payongayong Patricio, 29, of Purok 6, Saint Joseph Village, who was arrested at SLU Laboratory High School canteen, Saint Joseph Village.

This, while Letty J. Vera, 34, teacher and a resident of Nueva Sta Marcela, Apayao, was  arrested at Betany, Elementary School in the barangay.

 Abra councilor, Tabuk man nabbed for physical injuries

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet -- Two men were  imprisoned for inflicting injuries on their victims last week.

Noel Abad Cabbad, 53, councilor of San Isidro, Abra, was nabbed in his residence while Ariston Barade Barcella, 54, of Nagbugsutan, Magsaysay, Tabuk City, Kalinga, was also detained for physical injuries. 

Eight wanted persons cornered by lawmen

CAMP DANGWA, Benguet -- Eight wanted persons were recently nabbed in the Cordillera.

Police identified them as Reynaldo Galinato Cabael, 50, barangay kagawad, who arrested in his residence in Narnara, Pilar, Abra for violation of Omnibus Election Code and grave coercion;Ronald Belisario  Bernales, 38, an overseas contract worker  and native of  Gaco. Pagala, Bucay, Abra, who was arrested in the town for violation of Republic Act 9262.

Also arrested were Jordan Bayog Peralta, 27, farmer, of San Pedro, Rizal, Kalinga, for theft while Carol Lestino Benito, 41, businesswoman, resident of Western Buyagan, Poblacion, La Trinidad, Benguet was arrested for bouncing checks.

Both nabbed in their residences.

Inmate Jerome Labawig Jr., 43, was detained at Benguet Provincial Jail, for rape and another charge for acts of lasciviousness while Antonio AgudalBaquirin, was arrested in Poblacion, San Isidro, Abra for assaulting a lawman.

Johnny Gargasin Esperanzate, 30, farmer, of Magnao, Tabuk City, Kalinga, was arrested at the CARAA ground, Purok 6, Bulanao, Tabuk City, Kalinga for light threats while Noliver Gonzales Abelao, 33, employee of Phil Spring Water Resources, Inc., was arrested in his residence at Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet for reckless imprudence resulting in damage to property.

Crime prevention week launched

BAGUIO CITY – The National Police Commission through the Baguio City Police Office in collaboration with the city government launched last week the 20th National Crime Prevention Week here.

This year’s theme, ““Krimen ay  Labanan, Karapatan ay Igalang Tungo sa Mapayapang Pamayanan” was highlighted during its soft launching where officials urged the citizenry to be active partners in crime prevention.

City officials headed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan and BCPO OIC Dir. Rolando Miranda also took part in the blowing of the whistle to mark the 20th NCPW observance.

The NCPW is celebrated in country every 1st week of September or from September 1 to 7.

The BCPO will also strengthen its information dissemination campaign in schools and communities on how to prevent criminal activities as part of the celebrations.

The whistle (pito) will also be distributed to the schools, community and government offices to up-the PNP’s program “PitoTayo Laban sa Krimen” project.

The project which employs the use of whistles as a crime prevention tool is simple yet powerful tool to reduce the opportunities for criminal activity and promote public safety by attracting attention.

“PitoTayo Laban sa Krimen” is initiated to provide a specific mechanism for individuals and communities to have an active role in preventing crimes. 

The NCPW is a weeklong celebration that aims to focus public attention on the importance of crime prevention, mandated under Presidential Proclamation No.461. – Paul Rillorta 

Apayao drug suspects cornered in their  homes 

LUNA, Apayao – Two men were separately arrested here last week for having in their possession shabu.

Senior Supt. Robert T. Gallardo, Apayao police director said implementation of search warrants resulted in of the two drug suspects on Sept. 5 in their respective residences. 

Gallardo identified the suspects as Rosley Lumbo Garcia alias Resley, 37, of Purok Mapalad, Barangay Dagupan and Sabino Galamgam Lumbo, 42, of Purok Tagumpay, Dagupan here.

Apprehending units included elements of Luna police, Apayao Provincial Public Safety Company, Provincial Anti-illegal Drug Special Operations Task Group, Provincial Intelligence Branch and Investigation Division Management Branch who served the search warrants issued by Judge Quirino M. Andaya of the Regional Trial Court Branch 26 Luna, Apayao.

Seized from Garcia’s house shabu and paraphernalia.

Confiscated at Lumbo’s house were shabu,seven mobile phones, a Cal. 38 handgun, bullets and a P100 peso bill.

Searches were made in the presence of the barangay kagawads together with the occupants.

Garcia and Lumbo were detained at the Luna police station while charges for illegal drugs were prepared against them.

P18 million marijuana uprooted in Sadanga

SADANGA, Mountain Province – Around P18 million worth of marijuana plants were uprooted by lawmen at Barangay Betwagan here Sept. 6.

Police with members of the Charlie Company of the 501 Infantry Battalion of the Philippine Army and Philippine Drug  Enforcement Agency participated in the raid destroying 91, 400 fully grown marijuana and 20 kilos of dried marijuana stalks planted in four plantations.

Awards given to cops as DILG exec graces PRO-COR visitor program

CAMP DANGWA, La Trinidad, Benguet—Senior police assistant to Secretary of Interior and Local Government Mar Roxas, Chief Supt. Danilo S. Pelisco was guest of honor and speaker during the distinguished visitors program of the Police Regional Office Cordillera here Monday.

Awards were given to deserving policemen during the occasion. Medalyang Kasanayan or the PNP efficiency medal was awarded to Senior Police Officer 1 Fedility C. Pacis for her efficiency in logistics management standards that placed PRO-Cordillera second  place in logistics unit performance evaluation rating last year.

An award was also given to Senior Insp. Carolina F. Lacuata for her effective gender advocacy awareness campaign and harmonious family relations that resulted in the resolution of 16 cases of alleged violation of the Republic Act 9262.

Also awarded were Insp. Francisco O. Ben; SPO 3 Joseph P. Belleza and SPO3 Apollo B. Avendaño for competence in implementation of Manhunt Charlie that resulted arrest of wanted individuals and neutralization of criminal elements in Cordillera.

“We put great emphasis on effectively engaging all our stakeholders and institutional partners in meeting our organizational goals especially in strengthening security maintenance of peace, and promoting public order and safety,”Pelisco said.

Pelisco extended his appreciation to “distinctive efforts of the PRO-COR personnel led by Chief Superintendent Isagani Nerez, PRO-COR regional director, for sincere intention to maintain peace and order in the region.The PNP and the community working together will powerfully eliminate the turmoil and criminality in the country for a safer place to live, work and do business,” he said.