By PO2 Darlin Cabalinan-Migullas

Butuan City (17 November) -- Police Regional Office 13 has negative crime incident reported from 10:00 O'clock in the morning to 1:00 O'clock in the afternoon, November 15, 2009 within the duration of the boxing fight of Manny Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto.

Report on loose firearms: Elements of Butuan City Police Station (BCPS) 5 led by PSI Ferdinand Dacillo conducted Barangay visitation at Brgy Manila de Bugabos, Butuan City on November 14, 2009 at around 8:00 O'clock in the morning. During the aid visitation, one Cecilio Donoso, Brgy Captain of the said place voluntarily surrendered one (1) unit caliber .38 revolver without serial number and one (1) live ammunition.

On the other hand, at 9:00 O'clock in the morning of same day, a certain Carlos Disin, of legal age, married and a resident of Sitio Dalingdingan, Brgy Pinamangculan, Butuan City voluntarily surrendered one (1) unit caliber .38 revolver with defaced serial number to elements of BCPS 3. Said firearms are now under the custody of the respective station for proper disposition.

Explosion incident

One (1) unit of 40mm projectile also known as M203 grenade launcher was accidentally exploded inside the store owned by one Jaime Mangubat at P-1, Brgy Jagupit, Santiago, Agusan del Norte on November 14, 2009 at around 7:30 in the evening. Said incident resulted to serious injuries of the three (3) victims identified as: Jefrel Tupos Mangubat; Erwin Tupos Larong; and Jomar Bahan Petalino, all of legal ages and a residents of the said place. Said victims were brought to Cabadbaran Emergency Hospital for medical treatment. Initial investigation disclosed that the three (3) victims were having a drinking spree at the said store. Jefrel Mangubat went home and returned to the group carrying the said 40mm projectile and showed it to his companions. After few minutes, he threw the said projectile to the ground, which resulted to the said explosion. Santiago MPS still conducting further investigation on the case.

Incident report on Pacquiao-Cotto boxing bout

On November 15, 2009 at around 2:00 O'clock in the afternoon, one Concordio Jorege Paredes, 70 years old, married and a resident of P-5, Brgy Lapu-Lapu, Butuan City died while watching the Pacquiao-Cotto boxing bout. Initial investigation disclosed that the said victim and his son Jonathan Saligumba Paredes were watching the said boxing bout at Yetan eatery located at J.C. Aquino Avenue , Butuan City , when at the second round of the said bout, victim fell down from the chair and became unconscious. Said victim was immediate brought by his son to MJ Santos Hospital but pronounced dead on arrival by the attending physician due to cardiac arrest. Remains of the victim now lies at St. Peter Funeral Homes.

Recovery of unidentified male cadaver

On November 14, 2009 at around 9:00 O'clock in the morning, joint elements from Lanuza MPS led by PInsp. Renars Salubre and 58th IB, Philippine Army led by Col Jalad conducted retrieval operation at Kilometer 18, Brgy Pakwan, Lanuza, Surigao del Sur, which resulted to the recovery of one (1) unidentified male person with heavy built, black complexion and estimated age from 30-50 years old, which was buried fifty (50) meters away from the highway. Said cadaver was believed to be member of the NPA/CTs and it was dug out at around 1:00 O'clock in the afternoon of same date and was brought to Madrid , Surigao del Sur for possible identification and proper disposition.

Illegal discharge of firearm

Service firearm of PO1 Jahzeel Mabras, 28 years old, married, PNP member presently assigned at Malimono MPS accidentally burst while attending a birthday party at the residence of retired PNP member Edgardo Bonotan. When the said firearm burst, the bullet hits the cemented ground then recoiled and hitting the neck of one Sheena Pajo Amalia, 24 years old, single and a resident of the same place. Victim was brought to Caraga Regional Hospital and now under medical treatment. Said service firearm is a caliber 45 Norinco pistol bearing serial number BA 098333, registered by virtue of Executive Order 817 otherwise known as "Firearms Amnesty Program". Said police officer is now under the custody of the Chief of Police of Malimono MPS, while the case is under investigation. Surigao del Norte Police Provincial office assures the victim's family that the case shall be given appropriate action, if evidence warrant, appropriate case shall be filled against the suspect. Progress report follows.

PNP arrests wanted persons

A Rape suspect was apprehended by elements of Tandag Municipal Police Station (MPS) led by SPO2 Loreto C, Suarez at Granex Copra Buyer, Brgy Rosario, Tandag, Surigao del Sur on November 12, 2009 at around 9:00 O'clock in the morning. Suspect was identified as Rexan Lavilla Datites, 20 years old, single and a resident of Purok Quintos, Brgy Mabua, Tandag, Surigao del Sur. Said suspect was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Judge Ermelindo Andal of RTC Branch 27, Tandag, Surigao del Sur for the said crime docketed under criminal case number 5489 with no recommended bail bond. Arrested suspect is now detained at Tandag MPS for proper disposition.

On the other hand, at 2:30 in the afternoon of the same day, joint elements of RTR MPS led by Pinsp. Adrian Antonio, OIC and 1403rd RMG led by PInsp Abraham Mangelen apprehended a certain Patricia Latunan, 64 years old at P-4, Brgy Poblacion 1, RTR, Agusan del Norte. She was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Judge Dax Gonzaga Xenox of RTC Branch 34, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte for the crime of Qualified Theft docketed under criminal case number 09-82 with recommended bail bond of P24,000.00. Said suspect is now detained at 1403rd RMG Coy for proper disposition.

Recovery of carnapped motorcycle

One Honda XRM motorcycle color yellow with plate number MR-1489, engine number XRM110ME-7094870 and chassis number XRM 12058-094870 was being intercepted by personnel of BCPS 4 led by PInsp. Chito P. Querubin while they were conducting checkpoint along the National Highway , P-1, Brgy Ampayon, Butuan City at around 9:50 in the evening, November 12, 2009. Said motorcycle was owned by Christina Gultiano Villahermosa, of legal age, married and a resident of P-16, Mandacpan, Brgy San Vicente, Butuan City . Said motorcycle was allegedly carnapped and driven by the suspect Bingo Cinco Sales, 20 years old, single and a resident of Bingkilan, San Vicente, Butuan City when intercepted. Initial investigation disclosed that the said motorcycle was parked by the owner's son Rolly Cris Gultiano Villahermosa at R. Calo Street , Butuan City and he discovered missing on or about the same time it was intercepted. Suspect and said motorcycle were turned-over to the Theft and Robbery Unit (TRU) of BCPO for proper disposition.

Report on shooting incident