POLICE ROUNDUP

Jeep crashes in Tuba; 4 injured

TUBA, Benguet – Four passengers were injured when the jeep they were riding in fell on the road here April 20 at 5:16 p.m. at Sitio Dungon, Barangay Camp 1, Kennon Road.

A police report said the private jeep with plate no. PTN-116 was driven by Magellan Lang-ay Walsi, 44, of Kalasipan, Atok, Benguet.

Investigation disclosed the jeep came from Sitio Kalipayan, Barangay Camp 1 here and going down Kennon Road.

Upon reaching a sharp curve, the vehicle incurred mechanical defect causing it to go up an incline and fell on the road.

Sixteen passengers were on board the jeep.

Four were injured including the driver and were brought at Rosario Emergency Hospital in Rosario, La Union, for  treatment.

Man cornered for rape in Mankayan

MANKAYAN, Benguet – Police arrested Wednesday a certain Dante C. Awal, 60, married, self-employed at his residence here in Bay-o, Balili for rape.

This, after warrant was issued against him by judge Daniel D. Mangallay of RTC Br 64, First Judicial Region, Abatan, Buguias, Benguet with no bail recommended.

SUV falls off Bontoc ravine; driver hurt

BONTOC, Mountain Province -- A man driving a sport utility vehicle was taken to the Bontoc General Hospital for treatment when his vehicle plunged into a ravine here in Sitio Mat-ao, Barangay Alab on April 20. A police report did not name the victim.

 Man killed in Cauayan crash

CAUAYAN, Isabela -- Bryan Paul Quilang, 25, was pronounced dead on arrival in a hospital after his motorcycle collided with a Toyota Fortuner in here in Barangay District One on April 20.

Sagada farmer surrenders gun

SAGADA, Mountain Province – A farmer surrendered a handgun to police here Wednesday.

Bibiano Ayban Jr., married, of Sitio Ato, Barangay Patay, Sitio Ato surrendered a Cal. 38 revolver to Capt. Basilio K. Hodayan, chief of police.

Laborer nabbed for frustrated murder

BANAUE, Ifugao – A laborer was cornered here by police Wednesday for frustrated murder. Nabbed in Barangay Bangaan was Jerickson Buhhong Palayon, 20, single, resident of said place after warrant was issued against him by judge Maria Ligaya V. Itlong- Rivera of RTC Branch 5, Baguio City.

The juidge set bail of P200,000 for his temporary liberty.

Kagawad hurt as  Fortuner hits him

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A kagawad of Barangay Buyagan here was injured when he was sideswiped by a Toyota Fortuner Thursday around 12:45 a.m. along Halsema Highway at km.3, Stobosa, Balili.

Police named the driver was Roger Abito Quirimo, 54, married, farmer, of JF 109, Toyong, Pico, La Trinidad while the victim was Daniel Soyan Taltala, 62, married, of AD 69 Buyagan, Poblacion.

Investigation disclosed the vehicle came from Baguio City headed north when it accidentally sideswiped the victim, who was walking at the side of the road.

A concerned citizen brought the victim to the Cordillera Hospital of the Divine Grace (CHDG) for immediate medical attention. The driver was subjected to alcoholic breath test and physical examination while the vehicle was impounded at La Trinidad police station. Two voting machines for Cordillera missing

BAGUIO CITY – Police inspected Smart Matic vote counting machines or VCM to be used for the 2019 elections after their arrival here April 17 and found out two were missing.

The VCMs came from manila and set to be distributed in Baguio, Benguet and Mountain Province.

PNP officials said machines were thoroughly inspected to prevent sabotage. The computerized voters list also came along with the machines which lacked two boxes as stated in number of boxes to be delivered. Provincial Election supervisor-lawyer Nicasio Jacob said they already contacted their main office for verification. -- Shabach Joaquin

Motorbike collides with van; one dead

SAN CARLOS CITY, Pangasinan -- Maria Theresa Silvestre, a resident of Camiling, Tarlac, died when her motorcycle collided with a van here in Barangay Cacaritan on April 20.

Abra bocap, tanod, surrender guns

LANGIDEN, Abra – Teresita C. Johnson, barangay captain of Poblacion here surrendered a shotgun without ammunition to local police Wednesday.

In Licuan town, Dionisio T. Basingan, 49, married, barangay tanod of Bulbulala, Licuan-baay town also surrendered Wednesday a Cal. 9 mm and magazine without ammunition to Sgt. Julius T. Manangbao.

 Man gives grenade, bullets to Lagawe cops

LAGAWE, Ifugao – A certain Joey K. Hampuy of Barangay Boliwong here surrendered a hand grenade and eight ammunitions for M203 to local police Wednesday. Accordingly said explosives were issued to his late brother-in-law Alfonso Lindawan Pugong, retired Philippine Army, which he brought home and placed in a wooden box.

 Farmer wanted in Benguet for robbery nabbed in Tinoc

TINOC, Ifugao – A farmer charged for robbery with violence in Benguet was tracked down in his residence here at Awa, Binablayan, Tinoc Wednesday morning.

Suspect Elialda, Bahel Pallay, 45 years old farmer was caught by joint personnel of Tinoc and Buguias police. He was placed under arrest following warrant issued against him by Judge Sergio T. Angnganay Jr. of RTC Branch 61, 1st Judicial Region, Abatan, Buguias, Benguet.

The judge set bail of P100,000 for his temporary liberty.

Wanted man in Flora nabbed in Solsona

FLORA, Apayao – The most wanted person of Flora charged for murder was caught at Barangay Manalpac, Solsona, Ilocos Norte Wednesday night.

Nabbed was Rodel Mangabang Jr. 29, laborer, and resident of Barangay Poblacion West, Flora was arrested by joint personnel of Flora police, Apayao Intelligence Branch and PMFC Apayao.

Judge Francisco S. Donato of the 2nd Judicial Region Nr. 26, Luna, Apayao denied Mangabang bail.

Woman nabbed for child abuse

BAGUIO CITY – A woman wanted for child abuse in Culion, Palawan was apprehended in her residence here at Avelino St. Barangay Andres Bonifacio Wednesday afternoon.

Investigation personnel of CIDG-Baguio and Culion police, arrested Laine Rosete, 42 after Judge Jose Bayani J. Usman of the Family Court of RTC, Branch 50, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan ordered her arrest. Bayani set bail of P80,000 for her temporary liberty.

Roesete was earlier charged for was charged for violation of Republic Act 7610, also known as Anti-Child Abuse Law 

 Man 75, arrested for document falsification

BAGUIO CITY – A 75-year-old man was arrested here at Justice Hall Tuesday morning for falsification of public document.

Arrested was George Castro Sanchez, resident here of Barangay Fairview. This, after warrant was issued agaisnt6 him by judge Maria Clarita Casuga-Tabin of MTCC, Branch 4, Baguio City who set bail of P2,000 for his provisional liberty.

 Attempted homicide lands man in jail

PUDTOL, Apayao – Police arrested a certain Daniel P. Afaga here Tuesday at Barangay Imelda, for attempted homicide. This, after Judge Conrado Ruiz of RTC, Calanasan Apayao issued warrant against him and setting bail of P12,000 for his temporary liberty.

Man posts bail for reckless imprudence

BAGUIO CITY – A man was nabbed here Tuesday for reckless imprudence resulting to serious physical injuries.

Arrested was Ceford L. Doyayag at no. 034-P, Sadjo, Loakan Proper after warrant was issued against him by Judge Leody M. Opolinto of MTCC, Branch 3, Baguio City. Doyayag posted bail of P20,000.

Frustrated homicide lands man in jail 

BAGUIO CITY – A certain Kenedy M. Owar was nabbed here Tuesday at no. 9, Private Road, Magsaysay for frustrated homicide.

Judge Michael V. Francisco of RTC, Branch 6, Baguio City earlier issued warrant against Owar setting bail of P72,000 for his temporary liberty.

Lasciviousness lands man in Tabuk City jail

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A young farmer was arrested here Tuesday for acts of lasciviousness.

Nabbed at Guilayon Centro by police was Rene Ranjo Lawagan, 21 after Jerson E. Angog, presiding judge of RTC, 2nd Judicial Region, Branch 25, Bulanao, Tabuk City issued warrant against him with bail fixed at P120,000.

Lamut farmer nabbed for estafa 

LAGAWE, Ifugao – A farmer was arrested here Tuesday for estafa. Nabbed at Poblacion North was Jose Bunoy Lawini, 53, married, of Lawig, Lamut town.

The arrest was made by virtue of warrant issued by Modesto D. Bahul, Jr. presiding judge of MCTC Lamut who set bail of P30,000 for his temporary liberty.