POLICE ROUNDUP

Baguio police nab 33‘drug pushers, users’

By Gaby Keith

BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) conducted a total of 31 operations on the neutralization of drug personalities  in the Summer Capital from October to December last year with 33 drug pushers and six users  arrested during the period.

This was reported by Lt. Col. Max Sumeg-ang, who represented BCPO Dir. Allan Rae Co, during the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) meeting Tuesday at the BCPO multi-purpose hall presided by city prosecutor.

The council is chaired by Mayor Benjamin Magalong who was represented by executive assistant Benjamin Macadangdang.  Also present were councilor and SK president Levy Lloyd Orcales and representatives from PDEA, NBI, other concerned offices and agencies including those from the religious sector.

The quarterly meeting was conducted by the City Mayor’s Office -Special Services Division under Noel Mabutas and Briccio Domondon.

Sumeg-ang revealed that of the 31 anti-illegal drug operations, 19 were buy busts; checkpoints, two; recovery/discovery of illegal drugs, one; interdiction, one; police responses, three; and five for service of warrants of arrest.

On the BCPO’s accomplishment on seized drug evidence covering the three-month period, he said that a total value of P2,768,000 of illegal drugs (shabu, P668,000; marijuana, P2,100,000) were seized.

The CADAC is a coordinating body mandated to look into and reconcile all the anti-drug abuse interventions of government agencies, the local government and private sector in order to formulate a holistic approach in curbing the proliferation of illegal drugs in the city that pose a serious threat to the youth's future.

Baguio cop files raps vs drunk cab driver

By Dionisio Dennis, Jr. 

BAGUIO CITY-- The drunk driver of a taxicab that dragged and almost ran over a traffic police officer last Dec. 31 is now facing criminal charges over the incident.

Patrolman Julius Walang filed on Monday attempted homicide, direct assault upon an agent of the person in authority, disobedience to a person in authority, violation of the anti-drunk driving law, and oral defamation charges against Jone Dominguez Buclay, a driver of the Mabalot taxi.

Walang was assisted by the Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) through its legal officer, lawyer Ford Tuazon.

On December 31, Walang was managing the flow of traffic on Abanao Street when he warned Buclay to leave as his parked vehicle was obstructing traffic in the area.

Instead of complying, Buclay cursed at the policeman who then asked that the driver bring out his license.

Buclay attempted to flee from the scene, prompting Walang to block his way and called for back-up.

Walang held on the hood of the moving taxicab which was eventually stopped by another police officer on a motorcycle.

In an interview with the Philippine News Agency (PNA), Walang again reiterated that he is not only filing the charges to attain justice for himself but is also pursuing the case to serve as a warning to all drivers to follow traffic rules and give due respect to the authorities.

"Itutuloy at ilalaban ko ito para hindi na gawin ng iba sa mga kapwa ko pulis. Hindi rin ako makikipag-areglo para matuto ang taxi driver ng tamang asal sa kalsada (I will pursue the case so that my fellow policemen will not suffer the same fate. I will not accept any settlement to give a lesson to the driver and have the proper decorum on the streets)," he said.

Following the incident that went viral on social media, the Department of the Interior and Local government (DILG) Secretary Eduardo Año commended Walang for his dedication to service despite the risk to his safety.

The Police Regional Office Cordillera on Monday also recognized Walang's deed during the flag-raising ceremony.

Meanwhile, BCPO director Allen Rae Co said they will give all the necessary support to Walang. (PNA)

 Ex-PNP officer, 2 others slain in Ilocos gun attacks

TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan — Three persons, including a former police officer, were gunned down by unidentified motorcycle-riding men in Ilocos on Jan. 5.

Former police officer Alex Lagmay was shot in Barangay Poblacion Este, Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur at around 12:45 p.m.

Conrado Castillo Jr., 33, was driving his motorcycle in Barangay Guerrero, Dingras, Ilocos Norte when he was attacked.

In Pangasinan, John Jomar Tugade, 30, a delivery man, was shot at around 7 p.m. in Barangay Amangbangan in Alaminos City.

Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killings. – Raymund Catindig and Eva Visperas

Pangasinan municipal employee shot dead

By Eva Visperas

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — A municipal employee in this town was gunned down in Barangay Ambonao-Nansangaan on Jan. 3.

Police said Edu Gabriana, 42, was driving home on his motorcycle when he was shot several times by unidentified men on another motorbike.

Although wounded, Gabriana managed to run toward a residential compound, where he sought help.

He was brought to the Dagupan Doctors Villaflor Memorial Hospital, Dagupan City, where he died while being treated. Probers have yet to determine the motive for the killing.

Man nabbed for theft, carnapping

BAGULIN, La Union – Police from Baguio City, Sablan, Benguet and this town served here Monday a warrant of arrest against a certain Filbert Faustino Mendoza, 22 for theft.

This, after Judge Mia Joy Oallares-Cawed of RTC, Branch 4, Baguio City issued warrant against the suspect with bail of P20,000 and P5,000 for another case of theft.

Mendoza is under custody of Bagulin police for another case of carnapping for inquest at Bauang, La Union.

Lasciviousness lands man in jail

BAGUIO CITY – A certain Armando Saulog was arrested here Monday at Purok Magsaysay, Loakan Proper for lasciviousness. Judge Leody M. Opolinto of MTCC, Branch 3, Baguio City earlier issued warrant for his arrest setting bail of P36,000 for his temporary liberty. Arrested person was incarcerated at the city jail.

Jail denies bail to rape suspect

BAGUIO CITY – A judge denied bail to a man who was arrested here Monday for rape.

Nabbed at 28, Copper St., Upper Quezon Hill was Mark Anthony T. Caballero after Judge Mia Joy C. Oallares Cawed of RTC, Branch 4, Baguio City issued warrant against him for rape.

Carnapping suspect nabbed in Itogon

ITOGON, Benguet – A man was arrested here Monday for carnapping. Nabbed at Kias, Vira, was Ron Simeon Baldo after warrant was issued against him by Judge Jorge S. Manaois of RTC, Branch 10, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Manaoais set bail of P300,000 for Baldo’s temporary liberty.

Violation of forestry law lands man in jail

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – Cops apprehended a certain Benjamin B. Pallogan at Barangay Tuga here Monday for violation of Presdiential Decree 705 (forestry law).

This, after Judge Jerson E. Angog of RTC, Branch 25, Tabuk City, Kalinga issued warrant for his arrest with bail of P120,000 for his temporary liberty. 

Father, son, catch man  stealing in their home

LA TRINIDAD, Benguet – A father and his son caught a  certain Emmanuel Joshue Dizon stealing in their home here Monday at FD 133 A, Pines Park, Balili.

Police investigation disclosed the suspect went to the second floor and took assorted car accessories and horse shoes and placed it inside a sack.

Kenlito A. Aglamas and his father intercepted and arrested the suspect.

Dizon was brought to La Trinidad police station where charges were prepared against him.

The items were reportedly owned by Honorio Balicdang Aglamas, barangay kagawad of Balili.

Baguio police nab 33 ‘drug pushers, users

By Gaby Keith

BAGUIO CITY – The Baguio City Police Office (BCPO) conducted a total of 31 operations on the neutralization of drug personalities  in the Summer Capital from October to December last year with 33 drug pushers and six users  arrested during the period.

This was reported by Lt. Col. Max Sumeg-ang, who represented BCPO Dir. Allan Rae Co, during the City Anti-Drug Abuse Council (CADAC) meeting Tuesday at the BCPO multi-purpose hall presided by city prosecutor.

The council is chaired by Mayor Benjamin Magalong who was represented by executive assistant Benjamin Macadangdang.  Also present were councilor and SK president Levy Lloyd Orcales and representatives from PDEA, NBI, other concerned offices and agencies including those from the religious sector.

The quarterly meeting was conducted by the City Mayor’s Office -Special Services Division under Noel Mabutas and Briccio Domondon.

Sumeg-ang revealed that of the 31 anti-illegal drug operations, 19 were buy busts; checkpoints, two; recovery/discovery of illegal drugs, one; interdiction, one; police responses, three; and five for service of warrants of arrest.

On the BCPO’s accomplishment on seized drug evidence covering the three-month period, he said that a total value of P2,768,000 of illegal drugs (shabu, P668,000; marijuana, P2,100,000) were seized.

The CADAC is a coordinating body mandated to look into and reconcile all the anti-drug abuse interventions of government agencies, the local government and private sector in order to formulate a holistic approach in curbing the proliferation of illegal drugs in the city that pose a serious threat to the youth's future.

 Judge denies bail to man for robbery

PINUKPUK, Kalinga – A man was arrested here Jan. 12 at Barangay Bayao for “robbery with force.”

Suspect Roy B. Tangilag was earlier object of arrest warrant issued by Judge Marcelino K. Wakas of RTC Branch 25 Bulanao, Tabuk City. The judge denied bail to Wacas who was incarcerated at the Pinukpuk town police jail.

2 men nabbed in Itogon for theft

ITOGON, Benguet – Two men were arrested here Jan. 12 for theft at Sitio Creek, Loacan and Kias-Virac.

Nabbed were Joey Casay Bulangkeg, 34 of Loacan and James Gacutana  Bulangkeg, 29 of Tawang, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Judge Danilo P. Camacho of RTC Branch 62, La Trinidad, Benguet earlier ordered their arrest with bail set at P20,000 for each.

Man arrested for violence in Baguio 

BAGUIO CITY – A man was apprehended here Jan. 11 at Purok 5, Bakakeng Central for violation of Republic Act 9262 (violence against women and children).

Suspect Richard A. Gosing was the object of arrest warrant issued earlier by Judge Ivan Kim B. Morales of RTC Branch 59, Baguio City.

The judge set bail of P40, 000 for Gosing’s temporary liberty.

Man held for serious physical injuries

BAGUIO CITY – A man landed in jail here for serious physical injuries. Nabbed Jan. 11 at Baguio Central Elementary School, Labsan was John Briniosa Manalo, 48, married of no. 28 Camp 8, Kennon Road.

The, after arrest warrant was issued against him by Judge Roberto R, Mabalot of MTCC Branch 1, Baguio City.

The judge set bail of P30, 000 for Manalo’s temporary liberty.

Another held for physical injuries

BAGUIO CITY – Another man was nabbed here Jan. 11 at Baguio Central Elementary School, Labsan for serious physical injuries.

The suspect was identified as Karlo B. Padilla, 22, of Dreamland Subdivision, Pico, La Trinidad, Benguet.

Judge Roberto R, Mabalot of MTCC Branch 1, Baguio City earlier issued warrant against him setting bail of P30,000 for Padilla’s temporary liberty.

Judge denies bail to man in 3 rape cases

TABUK CITY, Kalinga – A judge denied bail to a man who was nabbed here for three cases of rape.

The suspect was identified as Franklin Guimba Cawilan who was nabbed Jan. 10 here at barangay San Julian.

Police served warrant against him issued by Judge Jerson E. Angog, of RTC Branch 25, Tabuk City.

 Violence lands man in Baguio jail

BAGUIO CITY – Cops served arrest warrant against a certain Verille Padilla Querido Jan. 10 here at 78 Lopez Jaena, Aurora Hill.

This, after Judge Ivan Kim Morales of RTC Branch 59, Baguio City issued warrant against him for violation of Republic Act 9262 (violence against women and children).

Querido was incarcerated at the city jail.

 Woman held for estafa in Baguio

BAGUIO CITY – A woman was arrested here Jan. 10 inside Justice Hall for two counts of estafa.

Suspect Sonia Bicol Gaba was earlier object of arrest warrant issued by

Judge Roberto Mabalot of MTCC Branch 1, Baguio City.

The judge set bail of P24, 000 for Gaba’s temporary liberty.

Man held in Lamut for guns, poll law violation

LAMUT, Ifugao – A man was nabbed here Jan. 10 for illegal firearms and violation of Commission on Election law.

Nabbed was Nelson Bu-Ucan Bay-Ong who was object of arrest warrant issued by Judge Rogelio P Corpuz of RTC Branch 27, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya.

The judge set bail of P200,000 and P24,000 respectively for said cases.

 Man nabbed for estafa in Baguio 

BAGUIO CITY – Police nabbed here Jan. 10 a certain Richard Darcio Depayno for estafa.

The suspect was nabbed at Purok 1 Balete Drive, Pinsao Pilot following arrest warrant issued against him by Rufus G. Malicdan Jr., Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, First Judicial Region, Branch 60, Baguio City.

The judge set bail of P40, 000 for Depayno’s temporary liberty.

 Authority usurpation  leads to man’s arrest

BAGUIO CITY – A man was arrested here Jan. 10 at no. 173 Central Fairview for usurpation of authority.

The suspect, identified as Mark Edrick Belvis Rafer was the object of arrest warrant issued by Judge Glenda T. Ortiz-Soriano of MTCC Branch 2, Baguio City.

The judge set bail of P12,000 for Rafer’s temporary liberty.