POLICE ROUNDUP

Gunman wounds 4 in P’sinan town wake

By Liezle Basa Iñigo

MANAOAG, Pangasinan — A man opened fire at people attending a wake in Zone 4, Barangay Lelemaan, here night of Sept. 22, wounding four people.

Police said the shooter was identified as Bernardo Ballesteros, alias “Andong,” 54, a widower and farmer in the same neighborhood.His motive in indiscriminately shooting his firearm at the wake was still under investigation.

Wounded were Bienvenido Ballesteros, 66; Ariel Centino, 24; a construction worker; Jerry Pascua, 50; and Rommel Penuliar, 21.

Jeep falls off Bokod ravine; driver hurt

BOKOD, Benguet  -- A jeep fell down a ravine here Wednesday  causing injury to the diver.

A police report said the accident happened around 10 a.m. here at km 308 of Bokod-Kabayan provincial road at Ambangeg, Daclan involving a brown owner type jeep with license plate ACX 213 driven by Ronel Morata Guinoran, 22, single, farmer, of Babadac, Bashoy, Kabayan.

The report said the vehicle plunged down the 10-meter deep ravine  while at a curve. The driver was rescued by medics led by Aurilia Wales, a nurse who brought the victim to Dennis Molintas District Hospital here at Barangay Daclan. The victim who had a lacerated wound on his forehead, said he noticed the wheel locked which which made the vehicle fall down the cliff. The vehicle is still  at the area where it landed.

Man’s body found in Baguio parking lot  

BAGUIO CITY – The body of a man was found here Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. at Crystal Cave, Bakakeng Central which was reported by a concerned citizen. A police report said the concerned citizen was walking along the road when he saw the still unidentified body lying at the parking area owned by Moldex residences just below the Amistad residence. Cops found a handgun near the head of the victim which was injured. Police are probing the incident.

Gun-for-hire suspect nabbed

CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga — Authorities have arrested an alleged gun-for-hire suspect and member of the Dan Aquino Criminal Croup during manhunt operation in Pampanga last Sunday.

Arnel Miranda, accused of double murder, was arrested by joint elements of the SCU, RID and RMFB3 led by Senior Ispector Nonilon C. Navarro Jr., while serving a warrant for his arrest in Sitio Mananquil, Barangay San Roque, San Luis, this province at 2:30 p.m.

Chief Supt. Amador V. Corpus, Central Luzon police director, said Miranda is wanted for criminal charges filed before Judge Veronica A. Vicente De Guzman of the Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 9 in Malolos City, Bulacan. – Franco Regala

 2 ‘illegal recruiters’ nabbed in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY – Two female “illegal recruiters” were arrested by lawmen here Wednesday along Gabriela Silang Street. Nabbed were Lolita Orejudos Tagorda, 55, married, and resident of No.82, Brookspoint, Aurora Hill and Rosita Tamayo Rañada, 65, widow, of Payocpoc Sur, Bauang, La Union. 

This, following complaints of Teresa Padua, Ines Ayason and Juliene Ayason whom the respondents reportedly enticed to apply as factory workers in South Korea.

The suspects allegedly promised employment to complainants that did not materialize. Tagorda is allegedly the leader of an illegal recruitment group operating in Cordillera and nearby lowland provinces.

Judge denies bail to suspected carnapper 

RIZAL, Kalinga – A judge denied bail to a man nabbed for carnapping here Wednesday at Barangay Babalag West. Judge Nicanor Pascual of RTC BR 25, Tabuk City, Kalinga denied bail to Arsenio Bawas Agpad, 38, married, unemployed of Sitio Cadaw, Babalag West,

Personnel of 1503 RMFB and Rizal police earlier arrested the suspect and brought him to Rizal police station.

Farmer nabbed for frustrated murder

LUBUAGAN, Kalinga – Police arrested a farmer Wednesday for frustrated murder here in Sitio Dugnac, Antonio Canao. Nabbed was Jerry Dagson Salucon, 49, married after judge Milnar T Lammawin of RTC Branch 25, Tabuk City issued warrant against him. The judge set bail of P8,000 for Salucon’s temporary liberty.

No bail for woman in bouncing checks case

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A young woman was nabbed here Wednesday along km 5, Barangay Pico allegedly for issuing bouncing checks. The suspect was identified by police as Jessica Taynan Dulas, 24 of Naybo, Poblacion, Buguias, Benguet and resident of Western Buyagan, La Trinidad. The arrest was made by virtue of warrant issued by Melita Amylesha D. Macaraeg, acting presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court of La Trinidad, Benguet,

So bail was ordered by the judge for the suspect who was jailed at the town police station.

Manager nabbed for acts of lasciviousness

ITOGON, Benguet – Cops nabbed an operations manager here Wednesday at Barangay Virac for acts of lasciviousness  Arrested was Elmer Malao Martin 48, married, of Monamon Sur Mt. Province and resident of 126 Pinewood Street, Crystal Cave Central, Baguio City. Judge Linda Bading Gumabol of MTC First Judicial Region, Itogon earlier issued warrant for his arrest and set bail of P20,000 for his temporary liberty.

 Man denied bail for bouncing checks

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A certain Rogelio Camas Lestino, 40, married, of Buguias, Benguet and resident of km 4, Balili, La Trinidad was arrested here Wednesday for bouncing checks, Melita Amylesha D. Macaraeg, acting presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court of La Trinidad earlier issued warrant for his arrest with no bail recommended.

Learning specialist nabbed for estafa 

BAGUIO CITY – A learning specialist of a leading call center here  was arrested Wednesday for estafa. Nabbed at no. 25 Naguilian Road was Maria Lourdes Lising Sison, 51, single mother. This, after Edilberto T. Claraval, presiding judge of RTC Branch 60 Baguio City issued warrant for her arrest. The judge set bail of P150,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty 

Housemaid nabbed for estafa; P150K bail set

POZORRUBIO, Pangasinan – Cops from Baguio City and this town arrested here at Poblacion Wednesday a certain Ma. Lourdes Abalos, 27, housemaid, resident of No. 50 Malasin of this town for estafa. This, after Roberto R. Mabalot, judge of Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Branch 1, Baguio City ordered her arrest and set bail of P12,000 for her temporary liberty.

College student behind bars for rape

KABUGAO, Apayao – A college student was arrested  here at Barrangay Cabetayan Wednesday for rape. Nabbed was Reynante Patagui Ulijan 24, single after Francisco S. Donato, judge of RTC, Branch 26, Second Judicial Region, Luna, Apayao issued warrant against him with no bail recommended.

 Father, son land in jail for arson 

PARACELIS, Mt. Province – A father and son were arrested here Wednesday for arson. The suspects were named as Augusto Bialdo Lagget Sr. 53 and his son Augusto Lagget Jr., 22, both farmers here of Banilag, Poblacion. The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by Sergio A. Angganay Jr. presiding judge of RTC Branch 35, Bontoc, Mt. Province.The judge set bail of P100,000 each for the suspects.

Woman nabbed for bouncing checks 

BAGUIO CITY – A 59 year old native of Lubon, Tadian was arrested here Monday at Justice Hall for issuing bouncing checks. Nabbed was Carol Bordo Apil, at present residing here along Saint Anthony St., San Carlos Heights. No bail was granted by Maria Clarita Casuga Tabin, presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court Branch 4, Baguio City.

 Bocap, man give guns to cops in Banaue 

BANAUE, Ifugao – Two men surrendered here Wednesday handguns to police.

A certain Lito Cablin of Barangay Ducligan appeared at Banaue police station Wednesday and turned over an unregistered Cal. 38 without serial number..The barangay chairman of Kinakim here identified as Henry Duntugan also surrendered at Banaue  police station an unregistered Ingram MII 9mm firearm bearing Serial Number 82317.

Farmer surrenders grenades in Abra

SALLAPADAN, Abra – A farmer surrendered to police here Wednesday two grenades. Danilo L. Gunday, 36, married, farmer gave these to police following a dialogue with local folks by police. 

Man arrested for concubinage

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – Police arrested a man here Tuesday at km 3, Pico for concubinage. Nabbed was Renato Ollo Pengla, 39, married, here of Barangay Alapang.This after warrant was issued against him by Melita Amylesha G. Delson-Macaraeg, acting presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court, La Trinidad, Benguet. The judge set P2,000 bail  for the suspect’s temporary liberty.

Man nabbed for violence; placed under house arrest

MANKAYAN, Benguet – A farmer was arrested here Tuesday here at Lap-angan, Suyoc for violation of Republic Act 9262 (violence against women and children).

Nabbed was Arthur Lucas Mascay, 46 after Marietta S. Brawner-Cualing, presiding judge of Regional Trial Court, Branch 9, First Judicial Region, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant against him for two counts of violation of the law with a bail of P80, 000 for each count.

The suspect was later turned over to his relatives for house arrest due to weakness following an accident as attested d by Dr. Analiza F. Dalmacio of Northern Benguet District Hospital, Abatan, Buguias, Benguet.

Mascay will be presented by his relatives anytime the court will require.

Woman nabbed for adultery 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A woman was arrested here at Barangay Alapang Tuesday for adultery. Nabbed was Luisa Teofilo Wagayan, 45.  This, after warrant was issued against her by Melita Amylesha D. Macaraeg, acting presiding judge of Municipal Trial Court of La Trinidad, Benguet.The judge set bail of P20,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty.

Farmer cornered for attempted homicide  

BALBALAN, Kalinga – A farmer was arrested here Tuesday by police at Barangay Buaya for attempted homicide. Nabbed was Rodel Dalupang Ampid, 33, married after warrant was issued against him by Victor A. Dalanao, presiding judge of MTC, 2nd Judicial Region, Tabuk, Kalinga. Dalanao set bail of P20,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty.

Man denied bail for rape

CABANATUAN CITY – A man wanted for rape was arrested here Tuesday by cops from Baguio, Pangasinan, Sultan Kudarat and elements of Highway Patrol Group. Nabbed was Jeffrey Carandang Mamawag after warrant was issued against him by judge Renato R Gleyo of RTC, Branch 19, Baguio City. The judge set no bail for the accused.

 Lasciviousness lands man in jail

TUBA, Benguet – A certain Bernard Pasyado Agdesil, 44, married, was arrested here Tuesday at Camp 6, Kennon Road for acts of lasciviousness. Arrest was made by virtue of warrant issued by Samuel R. Maranes, judge of Regional Trial Court Branch 32, First Judicial Region, Agoo, La Union. Maranes set bail of P60,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty.

Young man nabbed for rape

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A 17-year-old male was arrested here Tuesday for rape. Nabbed was Jumar Comisa Corrales, of Purok 5, Bulanao. Arrest was made after Mia Joy C. Oallares-Cawed, presiding judge of RTC, First Judicial Region, Branch 4, Baguio City issued warrant against him.

Man nabbed for estafa in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY – A resident of San Carlos Hieghts here was arrested Tuesday along Lower Session Road for estafa through falsification of public documents.  Suspect Bruce Mantias Becasen, 45, single  was nabbed after Glenda T. Ortiz-Soriano, presiding judge of MTCC, Branch 2, Baguio City issued warrant agasint him and setting bail of P36, 000 for his temporary liberty.

Woman nabbed for estafa

BAGUIO CITY – Cops arrested a certain Anselma Culiao Dacillio, 60 here Tuesday at her residence in 86, Navy Base for estafa.  Maria Clarita Casuga Tabin, presiding judge of MTC, Branch 4, Baguio City issued warrant earlier against her and set bail of P6, 000 for her temporary liberty.

 Call center agent nabbed

BAGUIO CITY – A call center agent was arrested here Tuesday for grave threats and maltreatment. The suspect identified as Aiko Abuan Eserio, 29, married was nabbed at their residence at no. 73 Lower Lourdes Subdivision.

This, after Ivan Kim B. Morales, presiding judge of RTC, Branch 59, Baguio City issued warrant against the suspect and set bail of P2,000.