POLICE ROUNDUP

Man found dead near Burnham skating rink

BAGUIO CITY – Police are still trying to establish identity of a man who was found dead here August 11 around 6 a.m. near the skating rink at Burnham Park. The victim was wearing black slacks pants, black socks, black leather shoes, gray jacket with hood, white t-shirt, fair, medium size, about 5’4” to 5’5”  in height, 25 to 30 years old, and had visible injuries on his face and left ear.  

Investigation disclosed that the caretaker of the skating rink identified as Christopher Ibañez Lagario, 32 opened the gate to switch on the water tank and to throw out garbage, when he discovered the body lying prompting him to call the lady security guard identified as Mherly Lomayog Manongyao. Police found in the area a plastic transparent lunch box, blue canister; destroyed pink umbrella and black quartz wristwatch. The cadaver was later brought to La Paz Funeral Homes for autopsy examination.

 Ex-Vizcaya governor's house destroyed by fire

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya — A fire gutted the two-story house of former Nueva Vizcaya governor Rodolfo Agbayani night of August 12.

The fire, which reportedly started on the second floor of Agbayani’s house, spread to another building, which houses commercial establishments and offices in Barangay Don Mariano Marcos, which are also owned by the former governor.

Agbayani said he was recovering from an accident at their farmhouse in Barangay Magapuy with his family when the fire broke out.

The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. -- Victor Martin

Boy drowns in La Union river

SAN GABRIEL, La Union — A 19-year-old boy drowned after he was swept away by a strong current while fishing in the river in Barangay Carcarabasa, here last Monday.

The victim was identified as Mark Jake Subido, a resident of the same place. Rescuers found the victim’s body floating along the river bank at the nearby Barangay of Cabarsican, Bacnotan, La Union.

It was learned that the victim went fishing in the river during the height of the monsoon rains when he allegedly slipped into a deep portion of the river and was carried away by strong currents of water. -- Erwin Beleo

NPA Ifugao militia member surrenders

KIANGAN, Ifugao -- A Militia ng Bayan member of the New People’s Army surrendered here Aug. 12 to officials of the army’s 54th Infantry Battalion. With the surrenderee was his wife and shotgun with four bullets. A military report said the surrenderee whose name was not disclosed waned to lead a normal life without far of being suspected by government authorities as an NPA supporter.

Bizman shot in front of his house 

BAGUIO CITY – A businessman is now in critical condition here after he was shot several times by a gunman around 7:20 p.m. Monday at No. 21A Purok 11, Phase 2 Ciudad Grande, Bakakeng Sur. The victim was identified as Dexter Balancio De Guzman, 42, married while the suspect is still unidentified.

Investigation showed Melody Bautista Tatel, 22, house maid of the victim opened the gate of the victim’s house. De Guzman got off  from his Toyota GL Grandia van with when Tatel heard three successive gun shots and saw the victim fall in front of his vehicle that prompted her to seek for help.

The victim was brought to a hospital by a certain Gerald Del Monte, car wash attendant who was near the place of incident. The victim sustained gunshots multiple wounds and underwent surgical operation. The crime scene was processed by personnel of SOCO- Baguio City Crime Laboratory led by Chief Insp. Angeline Amangan. Motive of this case is yet to be determined.

Drug peddler slain in Pampanga

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — The police-tagged No. 1 drug peddler in Barangay San Augustin, City of San Fernando has been killed in an anti-drug operation that resulted into a shootout, the Police Regional Office 3 said Tuesday.

Chief Supt. Amador V. Corpus, PRO3 director, identified the slain suspect as Manuel Dingle alias Toto, a resident of Boulevard in the said barangay.

The City of San Fernando Police Station operated against Dingle in Greenhills Village, where the shootout transpired. – Franco Regala

Estafa lands man in jail

BAGUIO CITY – A man wanted for estafa was arrested here August 12 at San Carlos Heights by police led by Chief Insp. Francisco Bongog Cacas Jr.

Nabbed was Bruce M. Becasen,46, single estafa through falsification of public documents with bail of P36,000 issued by Glenda T. Ortiz-Soriano presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court in Cities Branch 2, Baguio City. However while inside police office, cops arrived with another warrant against him for another similar charge. issued by Soriano with same amount of bail.

Becasen was detained.

Bizwoman files complaint vs ‘thieves’

BAUKO, Mountain Province – A businesswoman filed a complaint against a young man and his unidentified companion for allegedly stealing from her store around P10,575  worth of goods on Tuesday.

Juran Tarnate Bernardez, 48, married, of Mabaay, Bauko, Mountain Province reported to Bauko police that her establishment, Mountain View Cafe was allegedly robbed by Jason “Jerson” Dadecao Coniyat, 25 of Sitio Depas, Mabaay, Bauko with one unidentified companion.

Investigation disclosed on August 10 around 5 a.m. Rene Villalus, stay in caretaker of the establishment found the suspects entered the store by destroying the lock of the sliding windows and while inside carted away fish, meat, bread, noodles, burner stove among others.

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The owner also filed for damages against the suspects saying the sliding door was destroyed. The suspects were identified upon review of CCTV footage mounted in the establishment.

Taxi driver nabbed for lasciviousness

ITOGON, Benguet – A taxi driver was arrested here last week for acts of lasciviousness and jailed at the Baguio City jail.

The suspect, named as Allan Frederick Jadormio Cortez, 53, widower, native of Candon City, Ilocos Sur and residing at  Baguio Gold Tuding Itogon.

Ivan Kim B. Morales, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 59, Baguio City ordered his arrest and set bail of. P12,000 for his temporary liberty.

Drive nabbed for rape in Tublay

TUBLAY, Benguet – A driver was arrested here Tuesday at Sitio Proper Tuel, for rape. Nabbed was Edgar Pawil Rubio, 41, resident of the area. This, after Marietta S. Brawner-Cualing, presiding judge of RTC Banch 9 ordered his arrest.

Man lands in jail for estafa

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A resident of Maligcong, Bontoc, Mountain province was arrested here Tuesday for estafa. Arrested was Dickstien Chaguan Gusodan, 34, after warrant was issued against him by Danilo P. Camacho, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Branch 62, La Trinidad, Benguet with no bail recommended. Gusodan was incarcerated at the town jail.

 One hurt in Bangued, Abra road crash

BANGUED, Abra – A motorcycle driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a minicab here Tuesday around.

A police report said a certain Margarita Basos Valera went to Bangued police station and reported that a vehicular accident transpired along Abra-Ilocos Sur road in front of Caltex gasoline station in Barangay Lipcan, Bangued.

The report said the motorcycle was driven by Marnoll Basos Valera, 20 while the minicab was driven by Victor Damian Austodillo, 75.

Investigation disclosed the incident transpired around 11:30 a.m along Abra-Ilocos Sur road. Valera was headed towards Barangay Sinalang when he accidentally hit the minicab coming from the opposite direction about to turn left going to Caltex gasoline station.

The motorcycle driver sustained multiple abrasions and was rushed to Seares Hospital for medical treatment but was later discharged while the driver of the minicab was unhurt. Both vehicles were damaged.

Man in homicide case nabbed in army camp 

ECHAGUE, Isabela – A certain Senando Bannog, 35, of Poitan, Banaue, Ifugao was arrested here at the 513rd Engineers Contraction Brigade, Camp Melchor F dela Cruz, in Barangay Suyong after he surrendered to officers of 513 ECB and 502nd Infantry Brigade. This, after judge Ester L Flor of RTC Branch 34, Banaue Ifugao issued warrant for his arrest with no bail recommended.

 Man arrested for murder in Abra

PIDIGAN, Abra – A certain Joseph Catian Cadoy, 58 was arrested in his residence here at Barangay Poblacion East August 10 for murder. Judge Corpus B. Alzate of RTC Branch 1, Bangued, Abra earlier issued warrant for his arrest.

 Construction worker nabbed for rape

BAGUIO CITY – A construction worker identified as John Ang-ayan “Milio” Sakiwat, 53, was arrested in his residence here at Purok 7, Bakakeng Norte August 8 for rape.

Judge Cresencio I. Maliwat, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Second Judicial Region Branch 21, Santiago City, Isabela earl;ier issued warrant for his arrest with no recommended bail bond.

Man nabbed for hitting kid for asking food 

FLORA, Apayao – Police arrested a man for hitting and threatening a 9-year-old boy for asking food from his mother the suspect was drinking with.

 The kid identied as “Jam Jam”, 9 with his aunt Milagros Bunnao filed a complaint with police against he suspect named as Rommel Agustin alias “Birong”, of Poblacion East. 

Investigation disclosed around 8:30 a.m. of August 10, at  Poblacion East, the suspect told the kid,  “Pumanaw ka man ditoy nga ubing. Bekkelen ka la (Get out from here or I will strangle you.)” Jam Jam then left and went to his sister and asked for a Jelly Ace candy but again, the suspect shouted “Saan mo dawdawatan ta ading mo (don’t get food from your younger sister).”

Agustin suddenly threw a glass that hit the victim’s forehead and threatened him that he will beat him. He then grabbed the victim but the latter was able to escape and asked for help from his aunt.

 Manhunt operation was conducted by police led to the arrest of the suspect. The victim was brought to Flora District Hospital for treatment. Agustin was also brought to the hospital for medico-legal. The victim was referred to local Welfare office.

 Pickpocket lands in jail for stealing phone

BAGUIO CITY – A pickpocket is now in jail here for stealing the cellphone of an 18-year-old student around 6 p.m. on August 10, at the overpass along Harrison-Abanao road.

Complainant Jhanaica Jade Pomar Pe Benito filed a case against Wyndell Santos Gutierez, 18, single, resident hee of  No. 421, Gabriela Silang.

 Investigation disclosed the victim and her companion John Christian Duculan were walking when she felt somebody pulled her backpack. Benito looked back and saw the suspect withdraw his hand from inside the backpack and was holding her cellphone and wallet. However; the suspect immediately returned the items inside and ran away.

The victim narrated the incident to her companion at the same time pinpointing at the suspect. Duculan chased and subdued the suspect resulting to his arrest.

Inquest prosecutor Arlene Valerie Cacho ordered Gutierrez jailed.