Businessman Nabbed for the Crime of Frustrated Murder

PAGADIAN CITY - Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station conducted manhunt operation at Purok Saging 1, Barangay Datagan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 11:00 AM of June 13, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Froilan F Quidilla, PRO9 Director said the operation resulted in the arrest of Elejune Binondo Y Dayondon Aka Dodong, 32 years old (April 8, 1987) male, with live-in partner, businessman, Filipino and a resident of Purok Saging 1, Datagan, Pagadian City.

He was arrested by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for the crime of Frustrated Murder with criminal case number 11263, issued by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 21, Pagadian City dated January 15, 2014 with bail recommended of Two Hundred Thousand Pesos only (Php 200,000.00).

The arrested person is now in custody of Pagadian City Police Station for proper disposition.

1 person killed in Shooting Incident

PAGADIAN CITY – One prson was killed in Shooting incident transpired in front of J. Cabahug Hospital along Rizal Avenue corner Roxas Street, San Pedro District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 8:10 AM of June 13, 2019.  

Police Brigadier Gen. Froilan F Quidilla, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Samer Nian Maguindanaon Esmael, 39 years old, male, married, farmer, and a resident of Bulanit, Labangan, Zamboanga Del Sur. (Cousin of Vice Mayor-elect Matt Nian of Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Suspects were two (2) unidentified male persons riding in a motorcycle.

Initial investigation disclosed that the victim was on board in a tricycle with two other passengers when it stops in front of Cabahug Hospital for the other two passengers to dismount.

At that juncture, suspects onboard Mio motorcycle approached the victim and without any words shot the victim three (3) times. He tumbles into the pavement sustaining three (3) fatal gunshot wounds in different parts of his body.

Intel and Detective personnel of Pagadian City Police Station are in pursuit of fleeing suspects.

SOCO personnel arrived at about 08:40 AM of June 13, 2019 and conducted crime scene processing procedure.

The duty Doctor of J. Cabahug Hospital in person of Dr. Liz Corazon Cabahug-Parangan, M.D. responded at the crime scene for possible immediate treatment but it was declared dead on the spot.

The victim sustained Two (2) gunshot wounds in front of his chest, and one (1) gunshot wound at the back of his chest, and one (1) gunshot graze at his left face.

The SOCO Team turned-over the crime scene to the Investigator on case at around 9:50 AM of same date.

The cadaver of the victim was brought by his immediate family to Dinas, Zamboanga Del Sur on board on Ambulance vehicle.

Pagadian City Police Station is still continuing its investigation as to the circumstances of the incident to determine the real respondents of this case. Motive of incident is yet to be determined.

Murder Suspect Arrested

PAGADIAN CITY - Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station conducted police operation (Service of Arrest Warrant) at Purok Hini-usa, Lumbia District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about at about 6:00 PM of June 9, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Romeo Jr Ybañez Y Amantiad, 34 years old (January 29, 1984) male, single, jobless, and a resident of Purok Hini-usa, Lumbia District, Pagadian City.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for the crime of Attempted Murder, docketed under Criminal Case number 14225-2K19, issued on February 15, 2019 by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 18, Pagadian City with bail bond recommended fixed at One Hundred Twenty Thousand Pesos (Php 120,000.00).

He is now temporarily detained at Pagadian City Police Station detention cell while waiting for commitment order from the court;

2 people wounded in Shooting Incident

PAGADIAN CITY - Two people were wounded in Shooting incident transpired at Laja Building, Ariosa Street corner Pulmones Street, Purok Tulingan, Santiago District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 11:55 PM of June 4, 2019.

The victim was identified as Amir Mohammad Y Ali, 25 years old, male, single, carenderia dishwasher, a resident of Purok Uno, Poblacion, Kumalarang, Zamboanga del Sur and Radzmer Alawi, 25 years old, male, single, laborer, Filipino temporarily residing at Laja Building, Santiago District, Pagadian City with permanent address at Municipality of Alicia, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Investigation disclosed that the victims were sitting outside Laja Building when two (2) unidentified male person arrived on board an unknown type of single motorcycle, wherein the back rider/gunman who was wearing T-shirt color gray printed with human face/head design in front and short pants alighted from the motorcycle and come nearer to them in a distance more or less three (3) meters away and allegedly the gunman asked in a Visayan dialect to quote “Naka kita mog naay gikulata diri”.

Thereat, the gunman suddenly drew his short firearm tucked on his waist and fired unto the victims and hurriedly boarded back to said single motorcycle and fled going to city proper.

Recovered from the crime scene were three (3) fired cartridge and one (1) fired bullet from an alleged .45 caliber pistol.  

Amir Mohammad Y Ali sustained one (1) gunshot wound on his right leg and Radzmer Alawi sustained two (2) gunshot wounds; one (1) gunshot wound on his left part of the face and one (1) gunshot wound at the left portion of the back of his neck and were then rushed to Aisah Hospital, San Pedro District, Pagadian City for medical treatment.

Pagadian City Police Station is now conducting follow up investigation for the possible identification and arrest of the fleeing suspects.

Murder Suspect Arrested

PAGADIAN CITY - Operatives of Pagadian City Police conducted manhunt operation at City Hall Complex, Gatas District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 1:00 PM, June 4, 2019.

The successful operation was resulted to the arrest of Michael Dela Cruz Y Ramos, 44 years old, male, married, hollow block maker, Filipino and a resident of Barangay San Agustin, Polomolok, South Cotabato by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest for the crime of Murder with criminal case number 1450 issued on April 12, 2004 by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 11th Judicial Region, Branch 39, Polomolok, South Cotabato with no bail recommended.

The arrested person is now in custody of Pagadian City Police Station for proper disposition.

Alleged Illegal Discharged Of Firearm

PAGADIAN CITY - An alleged illegal discharged of firearm transpired at Purok Lansones, Tuburan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 12:30 AM of May 31, 2019.

The incident occurred at the residence of Glory Mae Fuertes y Maquiling, 27 years old, female, single, School Teacher, located at Purok Lansones, Tuburan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Accordingly, allegedly an unidentified person fired some shots in front of their house with the used of an alleged caliber .45 pistol hitting the fence, wall, roof and bedroom of victim house.

There were five (5) gunshot holes seen at her bedroom and recovered three (3) pieces fired empty casings from an alleged caliber .45 pistol.

There were no reported injuries sustained on the occupants and neighbors at the abovementioned place.

Suspect/s was unidentified and fled to unknown direction. Empty fired cartridge casings were to be subjected for a cross matching examination at SOCO Laboratory Office situated at Camp Abelon, Zamboanga Sibugay PPO.

PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station are now conducting follow up investigation for possible identity of the fleeing suspects.

Dead Body Found in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY - Dead body was found in front of the main gate of “Palasyo”, Purok Staluvilla, Sta Lucia, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Norte at about 10:00 PM of May 29, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Froilan F Quidilla, PRO9 Acting Regional Director said the victim was a unidentified male person, clad in black t-shirt, white maong short pants, with rubber slippers of more or less 30-40 years of age. Suspect/s is unidentified.

Investigation disclosed that the incident area was poorly lit and not frequented with nightly goers.

The victim was evidently stoned to death where the face was beyond recognition.

The stone (10-15Kls) used as an instrument of the crime was left more or less 2ft from the victim’s head. Motive of the incident was believed personal grudge out of the suspect/s hatred on his determination of killing the victim by smashing the head out of stone.

The cadaver was brought to Gamalinda funeral home and Pagadian City Police Station coordinated with City Health Office, Pagadian City for the conduct of post mortem examination.      

Pagadian City Police Station is still conducting follow investigation for the possible identification of the victim and as well as the perpetrators.

Shooting Incident

PAGADIAN CITY - Shooting incident transpired at Purok Sweet honey, Barangay Sta. Maria, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 10:27 PM of May 25, 2019.

The victim was identified as Caloy Miano, 33 years old, male, construction worker, and a resident of Purok Lansones, Tuburan, Pagadian City. He was found lying lifeless and sustained several gunshot wounds on his body.

Investigation disclosed that around 10:24 PM of same date, two (2) successive gun burst was heard by the above-mentioned reporting person, and later found out that said victim was found lying lifeless on the side of the road and sustained gunshot wounds on his body believed to be shot by unidentified suspect/s.

The victim was wearing blue T-shirt, black short pants, and blue baseball cap. Responding PNP personnel of Provincial Crime Laboratory Office/ SOCO conducted crime scene processing and recovered two (2) fired cartridge cases of caliber 45 pistol and two (2) live ammunitions of same caliber from the crime scene.

The cadaver now lies at Gamalinda Funeral Homes situated at National Highway Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspect/s.

Wanted Man Nabbed in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY - Combined operatives of Pagadian City Police Station in coordination with Prosperidad Municipal Police Station, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur conducted police operation through service of arrest warrant at Barangay Awa, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur at about 10:00 AM of May 22, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Alberto Galdiano Y Tuzo, 26 years old, male, married, driver, and a resident of Barangay Awa, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for violation of Section 78 of PD 705 with criminal case number 14356-2K19, issued on April 23, 2019 by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 20, Pagadian City.

The bail recommended for his temporary liberty is fixed at Seventy Two Thousand Pesos only (Php 72,000.00). Arrested suspect is now being detained at the said police station.

RA 7610 Violator Held in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY - Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station conducted police operation through service of arrest warrant at Purok Capitol Creek, Sto. Nino District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 12:00 Noon of May 22, 2019.

The operation resulted to the arrest of Edcel Lumayag Y Lumingkit, 28 years old, male, with live-in-partner, tricycle driver, and a resident of Purok Capitol Creek, Sto. Nino District, Pagadian City.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest for violation of Section 10 (a) of R.A. 7610, docketed under Criminal Case No. 14383-2K19, issued on May 8, 2019 by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 22, Pagadian City.

The bail recommended for his temporary liberty is fixed at Eighty Thousand Pesos only (Php 80,000.00).

Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident

PAGADIAN CITY - Motor vehicle traffic accident transpired at Purok Saling-sing, Balintawak Road Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 1:10 PM of May 16, 2019.

Initial investigation report disclosed one Kawasaki Barako 175 with plate JK-8730 and cab no.1812 registered and driven by Rogelio Ebedentes Anggot, 64 years old and resident of Purok Matinabangon,Gubac, Pagadian City with three passenger on board identified as Luzviminda Amoc y Andes, female, 62, Christian Jake Brigola, 9 and John Rey Andog.

The vehicle while on the way travelling along Balintawak road fall into ravine.

Both driver and passenger immediately brought to Jameliarin Hospital, Balangasan, Pagadian City for medical treatment but the driver was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

7 Arrested for Violation of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor Ban”)

PAGADIAN CITY - At least seven (7) individuals were apprehended PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station for Violation of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor Ban”) at Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City and Purok Madasigon, Bulatok, Pagadian City at about 5:00 PM of May 12, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the arrested the following suspects as:

Ramir Jabajab Pantilgan, 36 years old, married of Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City;

Dominador Gumansing Ocay, 39 years old, of Purok Mahigalaon, Bulatok, Pagadian City;

Gedion Macarate Elesterio, 53 years old; Randy Lasparilla Macula, 21 years old;

Joel Elio Paris, 36 years old;

Roy Stanley Elesterio Lasparilla, 38 years old, and

Marlon Tantan Dinopol, 39 years old, all residents of Purok Madasigon, Bulatok, Pagadian City.

The arrested suspects were caught in the act drinking liquor while the police elements of Pagadian City Police conducted roving patrol at the above-mentioned place.

They violated the Resolution No. 10461 of the Omnibus Election Code (“Liquor ban”) and were all placed under arrest after being apprised of their rights under Miranda Doctrine and were temporarily held in protective custody of Pagadian City Police Station.

Man Held in Pagadian City for Violation of R.A. 10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban

PAGADIAN CITY - Police personnel of Zamboanga del Sur - Provincial Mobile Force Company led by Police Lt. Colonel Parson Asadil and Pagadian City Police Station led by Police Captain Renante B Benitez have arrested a 45-year old man Violation of R.A. 10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban in a joint patrol operation at Barangay Lison Valley, Pagadian City transpired at about 11:30 PM of May 12, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the suspect as Richard Arsonillo Jabello, 45 years old, male, Filipino, married, farmer, and a resident of Purok Caimito, Lison Valley, Pagadian City.

Initial investigation disclosed that while the PNP personnel were having a patrol within the area of Barangay Lison Valley upon report received of the presence of armed men sighted in the area.

That upon reaching at Purok Caimito, the suspect was seen having something bulging on his waist which resembles like a firearm and upon verification patrolling team confiscated one (1) Unit Caliber .45 Pistol with S.N. 164329 (Colt MK IV Series 80) with one (1) Magazine inserted loaded with Nine (9) live ammunitions of same caliber.

The suspect failed to present any pertinent and/or valid documents to support in possession of the said firearm.

Thus, the suspect violated R.A. 10591, and COMELEC Gun Ban who was placed on arrest after being apprised of his rights under Miranda Doctrine and was temporarily held in protective custody of Pagadian City Police Station for proper disposition.

19 Held in Pagadian City for Violation of R.A.10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban

PAGADIAN CITY - On May 6, 2019 at about 3:00 PM, Violation of R.A.10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban transpired at Barangay Danlugan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur wherein nineteen (19) male persons were arrested at said place, ten (10) of whom with firearms and nine (9) with no firearms.

Confiscated firearms were five (5) units long firearm of caliber 5.56/ M16 rifle, seven (7) units caliber 45 pistol, two (2) units caliber 357 revolver, one (1) unit caliber 38 revolver, One (1) unit magnum 22, and one (1) unit caliber 9mm Taurus.

Initial investigation disclosed that the arrested male persons were on board on two (2) pick-up trucks are roaming at Brgy. Danlugan vicinity when intercepted and flagged down by patrolling troops of 53rd Infantry Battalion of Phil Army and when searched they were found out in possession of firearms when they are wearing civilian attire.

Responding team of Pagadian City Police Station personnel upon called by 53rd IB arrived at the incident area and conducted inventory of confiscated firearms and held arrested suspects in temporary custody for filing of an appropriate charge in court.

The firearms listed below were confiscated on the following-named persons by the patrolling troops of 53rd Infantry Battalion of Phil Army, to wit;

a.     Three (3) M16 rifle with SN’s RP128289 with scope, SN257326, and 223-5.6 with three (3) pcs. Magazine with thirty seven (37) live ammunitions and One (1) Taurus 9mm Pistol with SN TCW36020 with Three (3) short magazine and Three (3) long magazine.

b.     One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 883599 with three (3) magazine assembly, and twenty-two (22) live ammunitions.

c.      One (1) Caliber 357 revolver firearm (Magnum) and six (6) live ammunitions.

d.     One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 528147, one (1) magazine, and six (6) live ammunitions.

e.     One (1) Caliber .38 revolver firearm with S.N. 11976, and four (4) live ammunitions.

f.      One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 752841.

g.     One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 492753, one (1) magazine, and three (3) live ammunitions.

h.     One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 1874360, two (2) magazine assembly, and nineteen (19) live ammunitions.

i.      One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 67788, one (1) magazine, eight (8) live ammunitions, and three (3) live ammunitions of Caliber .45.

j.      One (1) Caliber 357 revolver firearm (Smith and Wesson) without serial number and six (6) live ammunitions.

k.     One (1) M16 rifle with SN120556, One (1) M16 rifle with SN RP 103882, One (1) Caliber .45 pistol firearm with S.N. 573336, eight (8) live ammunitions of Caliber .45, one (1) magazine, six (6) live ammunitions, one (1) M16 rifle with S.N. 120556, one (1) magazine, twenty-seven (27) live ammunitions, one (1) magazine, thirty (30) live ammunitions, and One M16 rifle with S.N. RP 103882.

2 Died, 1 Hurt in Pagadian City Shooting

PAGADIAN CITY – Two dead, one wounded in Shooting incident transpired at New Agora fronting Santa Lucia National High School, Sta. Lucia District, Pagadian City at about 7:45 PM on May 6, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Noel Carbonillas Y Solmeron, 40 years old, male, married, Filipino, jobless, with postal address at New Agora, Sta. Lucia, Pagadian City.

He sustained four (4) gunshot wounds on the different parts of his body and was brought to Hofileña Hospital by his friends. He is still under observation by the attending physician.

The other victim identified as Mario Binghay, of legal age, a residence at Banale, Pagadian City. He also sustained lone gunshot wound on his right chest and was rushed to Borbon Hospital and subsequently transferred to Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center, Dao, Pagadian City but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

Initial investigation disclosed that as revealed by some bystanders in the area that at about 7:45 PM of May 6, 2019, accordingly, victim identified as Mario Binghay arrived at New Agora, Sta Lucia District, Pagadian City on board on a single motorcycle, and few minutes after several gun burst of fire were heard by the by-standers and the two mentioned victims were brought to different to said hospital after seeing them lying with blood.

Further investigation disclosed that there was an exchange of fire being heard in the area considering that the area is not so well-lighted, also hit during the shooting incident were Jhon Kenneth Apolo Y Nepumuceno, 10 years old, student with residence at Purok Kahayag, Dumagoc, Pagadian City and one (1) Benjamin Amparado Y Eleccion, 65 years old, married, driver with residence at Upper Lumboy, Tuburan, Pagadian City.

The latter (Benjamin Amparado Y Eleccion) was driving his passenger tri-van with his passenger John Kenneth Apolo, and while passing at the place of incident was hit by a bullet, Jhon Kenneth N Apolo and Benjamin E Amparado were brought to Mendero hospital, but the former/ victim John Kenneth Apolo was declared dead few minutes after being treated at the same hospital.

Evidence recovered from the crime scene were seven (7) fired cartridge cases of caliber .45 pistol, one (1) fired bullet of caliber .45 pistol, three (3) pieces live ammunition of a 12 gauge shotgun.

The single motorcycle driven by Mario Binghay was taken by his companion just before the responding PNP team arrived.

PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station are still conducting investigation as to the circumstances of the incident to determine the real respondents of this case.

Shooting Incident

PAGADIAN CITY - Shooting Incident transpired at Purok Lumatao, Barangay Gubang, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 01:20 AM of May 6, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victim as Angel Barrientos Besoro, 29 years old, male, married, driver and a resident of Purok Lumatao, Barangay Gubang, Pagadian City.

The victim was attending a vigil on the wake of his neighbor (Lucena Quintana), when he was about to go home, one of the suspects approached the victim and without any words shot the victim four times hitting different parts of his body which resulted to his untimely death.

Recovered from the crime scene are five (5) fired cartridge casings and two (2) fired bullets all of caliber .45 pistol.

After the incident, suspects walk towards the Barangay Hall of Gubang direction.

Motive of the incident was initially viewed personal grudge where the victim was known drunkard of the area.

Robbery Hold-Up Incident

PAGADIAN CITY - On May 2, 2019 at about 10:30 PM, a robbery hold-up incident transpired at Dacal Subdivision, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

The victims identified as Sierra Claire Villarta Y Malones, 28 years old, single, female, customer support, and a resident of Purok Marang, Barangay Tuburan, Pagadian City and Erickson Lada Y Ampatu, 27 years old, male, single, virtual assistance, and a resident of Purok Alindahaw, Barangay Lumbia, Pagadian City.   

Investigation disclosed that victims were at Dacal Subdivision particularly at Barangay Road sitting on their motorcycle having conversation with one another, when two (2) unidentified suspects onboard single motorcycle suddenly stopped in front of them, pointed a gun and declared hold-up.

The suspects carted away the following:

one (1) unit cellular phone Huawie Nova 3i with estimated amount of Fifteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Pesos (Php15, 990.00) owned by Erickson Lada;

One (1) sling bag owned by Sierra Claire Villarta containing wallet with cash money worth (Php5,000.00),

UMID ID, Voter’s ID, PNB- ATM Card, GCASH, two (2) BPI- ATM Cards, Photocopy of official Receipt (OR), Certificate of Registration (OR) and key of Mio Yamaha owned.

PNP personnel of Pagadian City Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the suspects.

Barangay Tanod arrested for violation of RA 10591 in relation to COMELEC Gun Ban

PAGADIAN CITY - Barangay Tanod arrested for violation of RA 10591 in relation to COMELEC Gun Ban (Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunitions) on May 4, 2019 at about 2:50 AM at the vicinity of Barangay Hall of Barangay Poloyagan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

The suspect identified as Victoriano Bacus Tausa Jr, 27 years old, male, with live-in partner, Barangay Tanod of Poloyagan, and a resident of Purok Simple, Barangay Poloyagan, Pagadian City.    

The arrest was made when the Provincial Mobile Force Company- Zamboanga DL Sur PPO conducted a roving patrol at the vicinity of Barangay Poloyagan when the latter received a phone call from a concern citizen informing that there were group of people converging near the Barangay Hall of Poloyagan.     

Upon receipt of the report, PMFC-ZSPPO proceeded to the abovementioned place.

Upon arrival thereat, the latter identifies themselves as PNP member assigned at PMFC-ZSPPO but the group of Tanod hurriedly fled and run inside the Barangay Hall and the suspect (Victoriano Bacus Tausa Jr) was seen visibly tacking a firearm on his back, thus prompting PMSG Rasid Barahim Y Jimlani and PSSG Abdul D Gampal to chased the latter and PMSG Rasid Barahim Y Jimlani managed to grab him on his hand and grab the firearm from the possession of the suspect.

When the respondent was asked regarding the pertinent documents of the said firearm, the latter failed to show any pertinent documents.

Said firearm describe as one (1) unit .38 caliber with serial number 557042 loaded with six (6) live ammunitions and was brought to Pagadian City Police Station along with the confiscated firearm.

Subject person temporarily detained at Pagadian City Police Station detention cell, while appropriate charge for violation of RA 10591 in relation to COMELEC Gun ban is now being prepared for filing in court.

2 Hurt in Pagadian Shooting Incident, Suspect arrested

PAGADIAN CITY – Two hurt while one suspect arrested Shooting incident transpired at corner Duterte Street - Jamisola Street, Purok Adelfa, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pagadian City and Sta. Lucia, Barangay Hall, Dablo Street, Pagadian City at about 11:10 PM of April 30, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the victims as Willa Compra Y Yamuta, 27 years old, female, single, self-employed, a resident of Purok Lawis, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pagadian City and Zacaria Hasim Y Panianggo, 44 years old, male, married, tricycle driver, a resident of Purok Makabibihag II, Barangay Sta. Lucia, Pagadian City.

Suspects were more or less ten (10) male persons wearing mask onboard two (2) black and white Toyota pick-up trucks and one identified as Jonard Genolos Y Villegas, 36 years old, married, painter, and a resident of Purok Spring, Barangay Sta Lucia, Pagadian City.

Investigation disclosed that the Barangay Tanods of Sta. Lucia, Pagadian City led by Barangay Chairman Bonifacio O Boron Jr, conducted nightly patrol onboard their personal single motorcycle and upon reaching at the aforementioned place of incident, two (2) black and white Toyota pick-up trucks suddenly stopped from behind and there from armed male persons alighted and allegedly the person of Jonard Genolos Y Villegas prepositioned along Duterte Street, acted as guide to the armed men towards the Barangay Tanods.

Thereupon, without any words, armed men simultaneously open fired towards Barangay Chairman Boron and Barangay Tanods who scampered to different directions.

As a result, victim identified as Willam Compra Y Yamuta was hit by a stray bullet on her left lower thigh along Purok Lawis, Barangay Sta. Lucia. He was brought to Aisah Medical Center, while the other victim identified as Zacaria Hasim Y Panianggo was hit on his left lower thigh inside Sta. Lucia Barangay Hall and was brought to Pagadian Medical Center.

SOCO team conducted scene of the crime operation and recovered twenty (20) fired cartridge cases of unknown caliber.

Responding SWAT of Pagadian City Police Station arrested one of the suspects who aided the armed men that acted as spotter at the nearby restaurant of the incident area and was held in protective custody of Pagadian CPS for proper disposition.

Electrician Arrested For the Crime of Reckless Imprudence Resulting In Homicide

PAGADIAN CITY - Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station have arrested a wanted person at Purok Nangka, Barangay Lenienza, Pagadian City at about 12:05 PM of April 29, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the arrested suspect as Edmer Fiel Y Martinez, 26 years old male, single, electrician, Filipino and a resident of Purok Nangka, Barangay Lenienza, Pagadian City.

The suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest docketed under criminal case number 18128 issued on April 8, 2019 by Presiding Judge, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 2, Pagadian City for the crime of Reckless Imprudence Resulting In Homicide with bail recommended is fixed at Thirty Six Thousand Pesos only (Php36,000.00).for his temporary liberty.

Indiscriminate Firing

PAGAIAN CITY - Alleged illegal discharge of firearm transpired at Zone 3 Mahigalaon, Brgy. Bulatok, Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 9:35 PM of April 29, 2019.

Initial Investigation disclosed that allegedly there were seven (7) undetermined single motorcycles on board by unidentified persons wearing face mask traversing at Barangay Bulatok, Pagadian City and upon reaching at Zone 3, Mahigalaon, Brgy. Bulatok, Pagadian City particularly in front of the house of Barangay Captain Eddie Gallega, fire their firearms to the ground and thereafter fled going towards Barangay Tuburan direction.

Recovered from the crime scene were 4 pieces empty shell and one (1) slug of caliber 45 pistol. Pagadian City Police Station is now conducting follow-up operation regarding the incident.

Engine Mechanic Nabbed for the Crime of Attempted Homicide

PAGADIAN CITY (April 27, 2019) - Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station conducted operation at the vicinity of City Hall Complex, Gatas District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 2:30 PM of April 26, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director said the operation was resulted to the arrest of Martino Burok Y Enderes, 42 years old, male, married, engine mechanic, Filipino and a resident of Matinahuron, Barangay Bulatok, Pagadian City.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest docketed under criminal case number 17584 issued on April 23, 2019 by Honorable Presiding Judge of Municipal Trial Court in Cities, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 2, Pagadian City for the crime of Attempted Homicide with no bail recommended.

The accused temporarily detained at Pagadian CPS for proper disposition.

Detainee Escaped in Pagadian City Hospital

PAGADIAN CITY (April 27, 2019) - A detainee who was confined at the Aisah Hospital, San Pedro District, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur escaped from his security at about 12:30 PM of April 26, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the escaped detainee as Arnaiz Alam Cabaro “Aka Cabib”, for the crime of Murder/Direct Assault, under Criminal Case # 13864-2k18 and 13865-2k18 who was confined at said hospital undergoing medication.

The police officers who were serves as security to the detainee were Police Corporal Elmo P Fadri and Police Corporal James L Luague, both PNP member assigned at Labangan Municipal Police Station and detailed at Aisah Hospital, San Pedro Dist., Pagadian City.  

PNP personnel of Labangan MPS in coordination with the neighboring PNP units and other law enforcement units conducted pursuit operation to locate and arrest subject detainee/escapee. The pursuit operation is still on progress.

Robbery Incident in Pagadian

PAGADIAN CITY (April 27, 2019) – More or less P50K was carted by the unidentified suspect in a Robbery incident transpired at Purok Daraan, Barangay Gubang, Pagadian City.

Lt. Col. Alvin Saguban, City Police Chief identified the victim as Eliezer Duyag y Perolino, 42 years old, male, married, Barangay Treasurer of Brgy Gubang, Pagadian City and a resident of Purok Daraan, Gubang, Pagadian City.

Investigation disclosed that at about 2:30 PM of April 26, 2019, two (2) gray Toyota Hilux (Pick-Up) boarded by unidentified persons arrived at the covered court of Brgy. Gubang, Pagadian City.

The one who was wearing face mask fired an M16 rifle in the air hitting the roof of the covered court which caused panic of the people thereat and another one of the male person allegedly identified as certain Joy Getigan.

At the time of the incident, the victim was at the covered court that was finger-pointed by one of the armed men.

The victim immediately run to the back of the Barangay hall and was chased by the said armed men and cornered thereat.

One of the male persons ordered him to drop and fired his firearm twice and another stepped on his neck as he dropped to the ground where his pack bag was taken allegedly contain a unit cellular phone with estimated amount of five thousand and cash amount of more or less forty-eight thousand pesos (Php48,000.00).

As the group boarded their get-away vehicle, they left the pack bag with the zipper already opened and was already emptied of the foregoing money.

The suspects fled towards Barangay Macasing, Pagadian City right after the incident.

Recovered at the crime scene were three (3) fired cartridges of cal. 5.56 M16 rifle.

Retired Government Employee Held for the crime of Acts Of Lasciviousness

PAGADIAN CITY (April 25, 2019) - Police personnel of Pagadian City Police Station conducted operation at Zone 1, Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 9:10 AM of April 23, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Edris Mama Y Mitumug, 62 years old (January 14, 1958) male, married, retired government employee (DepEd), Filipino and a resident of Zone 1, Barangay Tiguma, Pagadian City.

He was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest docketed under Criminal Case number 18134 issued on April 4, 2019 by Presiding Judge, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 1, Pagadian City for the crime of Acts of Lasciviousness with bail bond fixed at Thirty-Six Thousand Pesos (Php36, 000.00) for his temporary liberty.

Accused is now temporarily detained at Pagadian City Police Station for proper disposition.

Dead Body Found in Zambo Sur

PAGADIAN CITY (April 20, 2019) -  A dead body was found floating along the coastal water, a 100 meters from the Fish Port Area, San Pedro Pagadian City, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 7:15 A.M. of April 19, 2019.

Pagadian CPS investigators proceeded to the area and conducted initial investigation.

Upon arrival at the scene, the body was already brought by Jimboy Canillo Cubo and Reyland Gulani Disawangan to the Fish Port Area, located at San Pedro, Pagadian City on board on a motorized boat and the dead body is identified as one (1) Julito Jumawan y Alay, 45 years old, male, with live-in partner, Fisherman, Filipino and a resident Purok Masanagon Uno, San Pedro District, Pagadian City, ZDS.

It was also learned that the discovery of the dead body floating by the water was discover by some fishers in the area at around 6:20 am of same date. Based on initial findings, the victim sustained three (3) possible stabbed wounds on his left face, left and right shoulders.

Investigation conducted disclosed that around 7:00 P.M. of April 18, 2019, the victim was having a drinking spree with one of his peers named Eddie Lara Carillo, 46 years old, male, with live-in partner, fisherman, Filipino temporarily residing at Purok Bougainvilla, San Pedro, Pagadian City with permanent address at Purok 6, Barangay Singclot, Municipality of Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur at 5 Brothers Fishing Boat that was anchored in front of Pagadian City Fish Port moments after Julito Jumawan y Alay who is apparently drunk started shouting and talks about nasty words which made Eddie Lara Carillo to decide to leave the victim alone and headed to another fishing boat named Sunshine.

The SOCO Team based at Camp Abelon, Lumbia, Pagadian City arrived and process the crime scene.

On the other hand Dr. Noel Lerias the City Health Officer was requested and conducted of a post mortem examination on the cadaver.

Govt. Employee Held for Violation of R.A. 10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban

PAGADIAN CITY (April 20, 2019) -  An apprehension in violation of R.A. 10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban Incident transpired at Purok Sandayong, Baloyboan, Pagadian City at about 11:15 P.M. of April 19, 2019.

Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director identified the suspect as Archimedes Colastre y Dalogdog, 43 years old, male, Filipino, married, government employee assigned at Provincial Capitol of Zamboanga Del Sur and a resident of Purok Tisa, Baloyboan, Pagadian City.

Initial investigation disclosed that the suspect who was figured on board his service Black with red combination Honda Beat single motorcycle bearing with Temporary Plate No. 0374440 was roaming around the vicinity of Barangay Baloyboan, Pagadian City.

Thus, a responding team of Police personnel of Pagadian City Police Station led by PCMS Arnold S Genotiva and a team of PMFC led by PMSg Ariel T Tuazon, both assigned at COMPAC Buenavista rushed to the aforementioned place to verify the veracity of the report.

Upon arrival, they saw the suspect approaching on board his service single motorcycle fluttering on the road and was apparently drunk. The team approached the suspect, conducted search with his Sling Bag and asked if he has a Driver’s License to operate his motorcycle.

That the suspect uttered that his Driver’s License was inside the U-box of his driven motorcycle causing the team told him to open and upon opened, the team saw and recovered One (1) unit Caliber .38 revolver firearm loaded with four (4) live ammunitions at the chamber without presenting any pertinent documents.

Thus, the suspect violated R.A. 10591 and COMELEC Gun Ban who was placed on arrest after being apprised of his rights under Miranda Doctrine and was temporarily held in protective custody of Pagadian CPS while an appropriate charge in court is being prepared.

Meanwhile, Police Brigadier Gen. Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Director lauded the Pagadian City Police under Police Lt Col. Alvin Saguban for a job well done.

Most Wanted Person Arrested

PAGADIAN CITY (April 14, 2019) - Pagadian City Police Station detective team together with Dapitan City Police and Police station 7, Bacolod City Police conducted joint manhunt operation at the Back of San Agustin College, Barangay 5, Bacolod City at about 7:00 PM of April 14, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of Lusile Adellene Salacut y Quiapo, 25 years old, Top five (5) Most wanted person city level of Pagadian City Police Station.

The accised was arrested  by virtue of Warrant of arrest all for the crime of Estafa with total amount of bail bond for her temporary liberty is Four Hundred Sixty-One Thousand Pesos (Php461,000.00).

Drug Dealer Arrested in Anti-Illegal Drugs Ops

Pagadian City (April 4, 2019)  - Drug Enforcement Unit (DET) of Pagadian City Police Station conducted anti- drug buy bust operation at Purok Fatima, Balangasan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur at about 9:30 PM of April 3, 2019.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director said that the operation resulted to the arrest of Earl Ronald Balbin Aranding, 31 years old, male, married, jobless, and a resident of Purok Fatima, Barangay Balangasan, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur.

Confiscated from his possession and control were the following:

One (1) piece rectangular shape heat-sealed white with red stripes plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu” as a buy-bust evidence;

Fifteen (15) pieces rectangular shape heat-sealed white with red stripes plastic sachet containing white crystalline substance suspected to be methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu”;

One (1) piece green doublement plastic container;

One (1) unit black Samsung keypad cellular phone;

Five Hundred Pesos (Php500.00) as marked money composed of Three (3) pieces One Hundred Peso Bill,

One (1) piece two hundred peso bill (200).

The estimated market value of all seized methamphetamine hydrochloride locally known as “shabu” is Eight Thousand Pesos (Php 8,000.00).

Man Arrested in Pagadian City for Estafa

PAGADIAN CITY (April 3, 2019) – The Police operatives of Pagadian City Police Station conducted police operation against wanted person at Pagadian City Hall Complex, Gatas District, Pagadian City at about 5:00 PM of April 1, 2019.

The operation was resulted to the arrest of 35-yaer old wanted person.

Police Brigadier General Emmanuel Luis D Licup, PRO9 Regional Director identified the arrested suspect as Michelle Lauron Socillo, 35 years old, female, married, Filipino and a resident of Purok Luy-A, Barangay Sibucao, Dumalinao, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The accused was arrestred by virtue of warrant of arrest for the crime of Estafa docketed under Criminal Case # 9560-2k9, issued by Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 19, Pagadian City dated December 21, 2009 with bail bond recommended of Forty Thousand Pesos (P40,000.00).

Arrested accused is now detained under the temporary custody of Pagadian City Police Station for proper disposition.