ORMOC CITY-A septuagenarian, who had been evading authorities for over 15 years, was arrested by local police and operatives from the Kawayan Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Biliran.
The arrest occurred at around 2:30 pm on October 12, in Purok 4, Brgy. Cagsalaosao, Calbayog City.
The suspect, identified as alias “Vencio,” 70, currently residing with his common-law wife in Brgy. Bagongon, Catbalogan City, had been wanted for murder.
He was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued on March 11, 2009, by Judge Bienvenido Montalla, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court, Eighth Judicial Region, Branch 16, Naval, Biliran.
Bail was set at P200,000 for the two count of murder filed against the suspect.
Upon his arrest, “Vencio” was informed of the charges against him and was advised of his constitutional rights, including his right to remain silent, in a language he understood, as per the Miranda Doctrine.
He was then taken to the Catbalogan City Police Station for booking procedures. Afterward, he was returned to the court that issued the warrant before being handed over to Kawayan MPS for proper disposition.
(ROBERT DEJON)
