POLICE ROUNDUP

6 PNP Cordi cops awarded; guns, vehicles turned over  

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet -- Six police personnel were awarded while logistical equipment were turned over to recipients here Monday at Camp Dangwa, regional police headquarters.

The Medalya ng Kagalingan was awarded to Lt. Jeremias Toyokan; PMSM Marlon Claudio; and SSgt Elboy Pio of Benguet PPO for the arrest of Aldren Rabutan and the confiscation of dried marijuana bricks worth 4.2 million on August 3 at Acop, Caponga, Tublay, Benguet; Lt. Dionisio Dati Jr, Msg. Giordani Bakichan and Msg. Rayan Palaguitang received Medalya ng Papuri for the conduct of two days LTOPF Caravan on July 31-August 1 at Sitio Barbarit, Barangay Tagodtod, Langilang, Abra. 

The event was graced by Maj. Gen. Reynaldo Biay, director for police research and development as guest of honor and speaker. 

Turned-over equipment were six Toyota Hilux, 4x4 vehicles, five NEGEV .56mm LMG rifles, 24 Taurus guns; 68 undershirt vest, night vision gogle and thermal imager.

Biay, assisted by the Cordillera police director Brig. Gen. Israel Ephraim Dickson handed over ceremonial keys of the six Toyota Hilux vehicles to supply officers of the six police provincial headquarters in Cordillera.

NEGEV rifles were given each to Abra and Kalinga PPO and while three units were given to RMFB 15.

Meanwhile, 24 units of 9mm Taurus were turned over to Benguet PPO, while 68 undershirt vests were distributed to the following provincial police units: Abra,18; Apayao,14; Benguet, Ifugao and Kalinga with 8 units each and Mt Province with 12.  A night vision goggle and thermal imager were given to RMFB15.

The vehicles were intended to provide police presence and emergency response capabilities of police provincial headquarters while the ISO equipment will boost operational capability and police visibility of police personnel in the field.

 “These equipment which were donated by the PNP National Headquarters during the police service anniversary on August 9, will intensify the operational readiness and police visibility of PROCOR towards achieving a more capable, effective and credible police force in line with the directive of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to accomplish the mission and functions of the organization,” Dickson said.

Man arrested in Sabangan for rape

SABANGAN, Mountain Province – Police arrested a man wanted for rape here Monday at barangay lagan. The suspect named Jonathan C. Buslotan was earlier issued warrant by Judge Sergio T. Angnganay Jr of RTC Branch 35, Bontoc, Mountain Province with no bail recommended.

Pusher killed, 21 nabbed in Bulacan

By Freddie Velez

CAMP GENERAL ALEJO SANTOS, Bulacan — A drug pusher was killed, while 21 other drug suspects were arrested in several operations launched by the Bulacan police on Wednesday and Thursday, midnight.

Col. Chito G. Bersaluna, Bulacan police chief, identified the fatality during the operation in San Jose Del Monte City as Arnel Moseños y Nillusgi.

Moseños reportedly shot it out with a police team after realizing than the supposed buyer was an undercover officer.

Similar operations were carried out by the police in Pulilan, Plaridel, Balagtas, Calumpit, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, Guiguinto, Marilao, Malolos and Pandi.

Three of 21 arrested suspects were minors.

A total of 38 plastic sachets of shabu and dried marijuana leaves wrapped in paper were confiscated from the suspects.

Boy, 15, rapes girl, 6 in Kasibu

KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya -- A 15-year-old boy was accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya on Monday.

The victim reportedly agreed to meet the suspect in a grassy lot, where she was allegedly raped.

The father of the victim reported the incident to the police upon learning that the girl’s sex organ was bleeding. – Raymund Catindig

Soldier dead, 2 hurt in Isabela mishap

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — An Army soldier died while two others were seriously injured in an accident in Barangay Upi, Gamu, Isabela on August 18.

Reports said S/Sgt. Magno Taguitag was driving a van near Camp Melchor de la Cruz when the vehicle crashed into another van driven by Antonio Peru, 38, at around 4:30 a.m. 

Taguitag was pronounced dead on arrival at the Governor Faustino Dy Sr. Memorial Hospital in Ilagan City. 

His companion Pfc. Romel Gamboa, 28, and Peru were wounded and taken to the same hospital for treatment. – Raymund Catindig  

Acetylene Gang member arrested

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – This province’s seventh most wanted person was arrested by joint operatives of the La Trinidad Municipal Police Station tracker team, Benguet Provincial Police Office, Regional Intelligence Division and Kabayan police here Monday afternoon along km 3 Barangay Pico.
The suspect was identified as Sherwin Galingon Bilog, 40, married, from Bontoc, Mountain Province, and a resident of Purim 28, Irisan, Baguio City.
The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant issued by Judge Amylesha Macaraeg of the Municipal Trial Court, 1st Judicial Region in a Benguet Province for robbery.

The judge set bail of P36,000 for the suspect’s temporary liberty.
Bilog is allegedly a member of Acetylene Gang operating nationwide under the "Gipson Belingen" group, also known as "Sagandoy Acetylene Group."

He is currently under the custody of the La Trinidad police.

Parole violator re-arrested in Itogon

ITOGON, Benguet -- a parole violator was rearrested Monday police through a warrant of arrest and recommitment issued July 7 by Natividad Dizon, chairman of the board of the Board of Pardons and Parole.

The parole violator was identified as Clifford Pasabing Matias, 52, married, a native and resident of Surong, Virac, Itogon, Benguet.
Matias was convicted by the Regional Trial Court Branch 7 Baguio City and the Court of Appeals for robbery with homicide and was granted parole, but violated conditions under his parole.

Matias was brought to the Itogon police station for documentation prior to coordination and turnover to the Board of Pardons and Parole at Diliman, Quezon City.

Man nabbed in Abra for violence

LUBO, Abra – A certain Lester A. Maglia was arrested here Monday at Barangay Bagbu-Toquipa for violation of Repubhlic Act 9262 (violence against women and children). This, after Judge Elizabeth G. Bringas of RTC Branch 58, Bucay, Abra issued warrant against the suspect and setting bail of P24,000 for his temporary liberty.

 Two arrested for cutting tree in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY – Two men landed in jail for cutting a Norwegian tree here Monday. Nabbed at Purok 2, Pinsao Proper were Alexander P. Maniego and Roel R. Beronis.  The police operation was coordinated with the DENR.

 Man held at Philex Mines for child abuse

TUBA, Benguet – A man was arrested here Monday for child abuse. Nabbed at Philex Mines, Camp 3 was John Winnie A. Piclit lit after Judge Marietta S. Brawner-Cualing of RTC Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant against him and setting bail of P240,000 for his temporary liberty.

Man apprehended for rape in Itogon

ITOGON, Benguet – A certain Ryan G. Banite was arrested here Monday at Baguio Gold, Tuding for rape. This, after Judge Francis Buliyat of RTC Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet issued warrant against him with no bail recommended.

Lasciviousness lands man in Lamit jail 

LAMUT. Ifugao – A man wanted for acts of lasciviousness was arrested here Monday at Poblacion West. Police identified the suspect as Reynald C. Barnacha who was object of arrest warrant issued by Judge Nympha D. Abbacan of MTCC, Tabuk City, Kalinga Criminal Case No. 5381 with bail of P36,000.

 Reckless imprudence lands man in jail

BANGUED, Abra – A certain Rodelio “Negro” Sus Roxas was arrested here Monday at Barangay Angad for reckless imprudence resulting to damage to property.

Roxas was nabbed after Judge Joeven D. Dellosa of MTCC Branch 2, City of San Fernando, Pampanga issued warrant against him setting bail of P60,000 for his temporary liberty.

Warrant issued by judge leads to rape suspect’s arrest

ALFONSO LISTA, Ifugao – An arrest warrant issued by Judge Rufus G. Malecdan of RTC Branch 15, Alfonso Lista, Ifugao led to the attest of a man wanted for rape.

Nabbed Monday here at Barangay Sta. Maria was Francisco D. Respicio who was incarcerated at the local jail.

 Man held in La Trinidad for rape

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A certain Vilmor B. Banglay was arrested here Monday at km 5, Barangay Balili for rape. Judge Marietta S Brawner-Cualing of RTC Branch 9, La Trinidad, Benguet, earlier issued warrant against the suspect. 

 Niebres Group crime syndicate head falls

BAGUIO CITY – The alleged head of the Niebres Group, a crime sydicate operating in the Ilocos Region was arrested here Monday at Camp 7 by Baguio and Ilocos police.

Nabbed was Carlo R. Niebres by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Judge Tita S Obinario of RTC, Branch 45, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan for robbery with bail of P24,000.

The suspect was turned over to personnel of Criminal Investigation Detection Group Ilocos Sur for proper disposition before being brought to court.

 Murder suspect falls in Asipulo

ASIPULO, Ifugao – Police arrested Aug. 18 a certain Espino Bangad who was wanted for murder at Sitio Neduntog, Barangay Antipolo. This after Judge Romeo Habbiling of RTC, Branch 14 Lagawe, Ifugao issued warrant against him with no bail recommended.

A police report said the suspect earlier voluntarily surrendered to the B-COY, 54th IB, 5ID in Asipulo.

 Gardener slashes on neck of peer with knife 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A gardener was arrested here August 17 for reportedly slashing another gardener with a knife and nearly killing the victim. 

The victim, identified as Ryan Banite, of Salcedo, Ilocos Sur accompanied by a tricycle driver went to town police station   with blood oozing from his neck.

Banite identified a certain Erwin Dacanay, a worker of Baguio Gold, Tuding here as the perpetrator.

Police immediately brought the victim to Baguio General Hospital for treatment while other cops led by Maj. Rommel Sawatang looked for Dacanay who was found walking along a barangay road and arrested him.

The suspect was searched and a kitchen knife about seven inches long believed to be the same weapon used in lacerating the neck of the victim was confiscated from hi. A Samsung cell phone was also taken from the suspect by police.

Irked man boxes wife for trying to stop his drinking 

BUGUIAS, Benguet – A housewife tried to stop her husband from drinking with his friends at the Isus Cellphone Repair Shop here August 17 around around 9 p.m. but was boxed on the stomach by the latter who was irked. 

Victim Charisma Mangili Ballo, 29, of Irisan, Baguio City filed a complaint at the local police station against her husband Jimmy Puguon Ballo, 30, tricycle driver, native here of Tabbacan, Abatan.

The husband later appeared at police station and voluntarily surrendered. A case for violation Repoublic Act 9262 was prepared against the suspect. 

Driver held in Conner for illegal lumber

CONNER, Apayao – The driver of a Nissan Urvan Escapade with plate number ADS 742 was arrested here at a checkpoint in Turayok, Buluan on August 17 around 7:30 p.m. for transporting lumber without documents. The suspect was identified as a certain Baselig.

Hingyon cops track down wanted man in Santiago

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela --Police apprehended a certain Engelbert Lacanilao, 36 around 9 a.m. on August 16 here along

 Maharlika Highway Barangay Victory.

The police team from Hingyon, Ifugao attacked down Lacanilao after Judge Romeo Habbiling of RTC Branch 14, Lagawe, Ifugao issued warrant against him for  violation of Republic Act 9262 (violence against women and children).

The judge set bail of ₱72,000 for Lacanilao’s temporary liberty.

 Call center agent held for theft

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – A call center agent was arrested here August 16 at Barangay Sevilla for theft.

Nabbed by police, Naguillan town and San Fernando police was Charie Rose Apilado Dulay, 40, resident of Barangay Sevilla, Naguillan. 

The arrest was made by virtue of warrant issued by Judge Emmanuel Cacho Rasing of RTC Branch 3, 1st Judicial Region, Baguio City for seven counts qualified theft.

The judge set bail of P140,000 for the supect’s temporary liberty.

 Man held for bullet in La Trinidad 

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A man was arrested here August 16 having a bullet for Cal. 45 handgun in his possession. The suspect, identified as Narciso Miguel Adarog was nabbed at Piripin Bato, Barangay Pico. Police had a search warrant when they implemented the arrest.