Pampanga's No. 4 Most Wanted for Rape Arrested in Arayat — 2 More Wanted Persons Caught in Angeles

Pampanga's No. 4 Most Wanted for Rape Arrested in Arayat — 2 More Wanted Persons Caught in Angeles

📌 At around 12 noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, a suspect ranked No. 4 on Pampanga's provincial most wanted list for rape was arrested in Barangay San Juan Baño in the Mount Arayat area of Arayat, Pampanga. Earlier, on Wednesday the 11th, 2 wanted persons charged with qualified theft and fraud (estafa) were caught in Angeles City through the service of warrants.

■ Details of the Case
· According to the Pampanga Police Provincial Office, the Arayat suspect had a warrant of arrest with no bail recommended for 4 counts of violating the Anti-Rape Law (RA 8353). The warrant was issued by Family Court Branch 9 in San Fernando.
· At around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday the 11th, a joint team including ACPO Station 2 arrested a suspect for qualified theft in Barangay Sta. Teresita, Angeles City. The warrant was issued on August 1, 2014 by Angeles City Regional Trial Court Branch 60, with a recommended bail of 30,000 pesos.
· Around 8:10 p.m. the same day, a warrant for fraud issued by Metropolitan Trial Court (MeTC) Branch 9 of Metro Manila was served on a suspect held in the ACPO Station 4 detention cell in Barangay Balibago.

■ Investigation and Current Status
· The Arayat suspect is being held at the Arayat police station while paperwork is processed.
· Pampanga Police Provincial Director Ricardo David said the pursuit of wanted persons will continue.
· The charges are allegations by investigators; guilt or innocence will be determined at trial.

■ Notice for Residents and Travelers
· The Angeles police station and the Pampanga Police Provincial Office regularly post the results of warrant services on their official Facebook pages.
· If you have been a victim of a crime, report it to the nearest police station or call 911.

■ Sources
Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook, 11/12), Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook, 11/12)

■ Photos
· 1. Graphic announcing the arrest of the wanted person in Arayat (face blurred) — Pampanga Police Provincial Office (official Facebook)
· 2. Graphic announcing the capture of wanted persons in Angeles (face blurred) — Angeles City Police Office (official Facebook)