5 MOST WANTED CRIMINALS IN CENTRAL LUZON FALL

BY KEVIN GALANG

CAMP OLIVAS, City of San Fernando, Pampanga — Five top most wanted persons on Monday were arrested by operatives of the Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) in  simultaneous anti-crime operations in Central Luzon.

Nabbed were “Shene, 29,” the no. 8 most wanted in Bgy. Gaya-Gaya, City of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan.

Joint elements of the SJDM police warrant section, PIT-Bulacan East, Regional Intelligence Unit-3, Regional Mobile Force Battalion 3, and the Philippine National Police Maritime Group arrested the suspect for two counts of statutory rape, with no bail recommended.

Alias “Tito Aye,” a no. 4 most wanted, was arrested in Olongapo City, based on a warrant for qualified rape and acts of lasciviousness issued by RTC Branch 73-FC, of Olongapo City.

In Cabanatuan City, suspect alias “Ben,” 56, of Bgy. Bakod Bayan, wanted for statutory rape and five counts of violation of RA 7610 was caught based on a warrant issued by RTC Branch 8-FC, Cabanatuan City.

Meanwhile, personnel of the San Fernando City police Warrant Section arrested alias “Macho,” 37, in Bgy. Sto. Niño, City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Luna.

“Macho,” who is arrested for violation of  Republic Act 9165 or the Compehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, is ranked 5 in the list of most wanted felons.

Lawmen also arrested alias “Marcy,” 52, of Bgy. Bantug, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija. The suspect is listed as most wanted in the region, for statutory rape.

PRO3 director Brig. Gen. Jean Fajardo lauded the dedicated efforts of the Central Luzon police in capturing the fugitives.

“These arrests serve as a strong message that no criminal can escape the long arm of the law,” Fajardo said.

“PRO3 remains relentless in its pursuit of justice, ensuring that those who violate the law are held accountable. We will not waver in our commitment to making Central Luzon a safer place for all,” she added.