Murder Suspect Arrested in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 17, 2018) - The personnel of Pagadian City Police Station headed by Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto successfully arrested the murder suspect during conduct of police operation at purok 8, Barangay Manga this city Monday at about 11:30am.

Supt. Recopuerto identified the arrested suspect as Reymart Nano Walohan, 21 years old, male, single and a resident of the said place. He was arrested by virtue of warrant of arrest issued by Hon. Ivy F. Damayo-Elviña, Presiding Judge of 9th Judicial Region Branch 21, Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur for the crime of murder, docketed under Criminal Case no. 13753-2k18 dated January 31, 2018 with no bail bond recommended.

Subject person arrested is now temporary detained at Pagadian CPS detention cell awaiting court disposition. (By Jong Cadion)

Shooting Incident in Pagadian City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 17, 2018) - Shooting incident transpired at Purok Upo Uno, Barangay Balintawak this city Monday at about 10:20pm.

Pagadian City Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto identified the victim as Ramil Looc Tagalog, 23 years old, male, single and resident of Purok Tisa, Barangay Balintawak this city.

In the initial investigation disclosed that prior to the incident the victim along with his three companions identified as Rodelyn Padogdog (niece of victim), Fredilindo Solis (boyfriend of Rodelyn Padogdog), and certain Leny were on the boulevard located at Barangay Santiago of this city. Meanwhile, at about 10:00pm they decided to go home onboard on a tricycle driven by Fredilino Solis along with Rodelyn and Leny, while the victim rode his motorcycle alone.

While the victim traversing along the national highway of Purok Sili, Barangay Balintawak, two unidentified motorcycle riding criminals onboard on undetermined type of single motorcycle suddenly chased and drove beside the motorcycle driven by the victim and without any apparent reason shot the victim in closed range using caliber 45 pistol. As a result, the victim sustained lone gunshot wound on his head that resulted to his instantaneous death, while suspects fled towards undetermined direction.

PNP personnel of Provincial Crime Laboratory Office responded and arrived at the crime scene and was able to recover one unit cartridge case of caliber 45 pistol.

The personnel of Pagadian City Police Station conducted thorough investigation and follow up operation to possibly identify, locate and arrest the fleeing suspects while motive of the incident is still to be determined. (By Jong Cadion)

Tricycle driver turned over personal belongings Police Station

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur (April 14, 2018) – The Pagadian City Police Station headed by Chief of Police Superintendent Benito O. Rocopuerto expressed his gratitude to the Tricycle driver Felmer Jimenez Torres for the job well done for showing a good example as law abiding citizen in this city.

Felmer Jimenez Torres is a 27 years old, married, driver by occupation and a resident of Barangay Tawagan Sur this city. He came to the Police Station to personally report and turned over 2 bags containing 1 unit laptop, 1 unit netbook and other personal belonging were left by his passenger the other day.

The said items were successfully turned over to the owner Mrs Nida Cabot a resident of Pitogo of this province with nothing less. (By Jong Cadion)

City LGU Chief turn-over 8 brand new motorcycle to City Police

PAGADIAN CITY (April 5, 2018) – Pagadian City Police Station Chief of Police Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto expressed his gratitude to Pagadian City Chief Executive Mayor Romeo P. “Tata” Pulmones during the turned-over of 8 brand new motorcycle vehicles Tuesday morning.

The 8 brand new motorcycles will be used to augment the police reaction team and the mobile patrol team against criminalities, Supt. Recopuerto said.

The Police Chief encourage the populace to be more vigilant and do not hesitate to call the Police Attention if any untoward incident occur in order to have a safer place to live, work and do business as well as the oppressor commit justice.

He also added that let us all unite to stop illegal drugs activity in our place as strongly mandate of our President Rodrigo R. Duterte in order to become a progressive City. (By Jong Cadion)

Murder suspect arrested after Service of Warrant Of Arrest

PAGADIAN CITY (April 5, 2018) – The joint operation conducted by the Intelligence Operatives of Pagadian City Police, Dimataling Municipal Police Station and Regional Intelligence Unit 9 successfully arrested the  murder suspect at Purok Esmeralda B, San Jose District this city Tuesday April 3 at 8pm.

Pagadian City Police Chief P/Supt. Benito O. Recopuerto identified the arrested suspect as Roy Ito Mamaling alias “Dodong”, 39 years old, male, married, Filipino presently residing at Purok Esmeralda B, San Jose District, Pagadian City with postal address at Purok 6, Barangay Libertad, Municipality of Dimataling, Zamboanga Del Sur.

Supt Recopuerto disclosed that the suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Honorable Felix B. Rodriguez, Jr, Acting Presiding Judge, Regional Trial Court, 9^th Judicial Region, Branch 29, San Miguel, Zamboanga Del Sur with Criminal Case No. 15-136 for the crime of Murder issued on March 8, 2016 with no bail recommended.

The suspect is now temporary detained at Pagadian CPS while waiting for court disposition, he said. (By Jong Cadion)