TACLOBAN CITY – A construction worker's attempt to secure a police clearance led to his arrest by authorities in Tabango, Leyte on February 27, 2023.
The suspect, Erick, a 38-year-old resident of Sito Buho 2 in Barangay Tugas, Tabango, was apprehended by personnel from the Tabango Municipal Police Station (MPS) while processing his application for a police clearance at the Tabango MPS in Barangay Poblacion.
Acting Chief of Police, Police Captain Carmelo I Gacho, stated that Erick's record showed an outstanding warrant of arrest for violating RA 9262 or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Children Act of 2004. The warrant of arrest included a recommended bail amount of Php 24,000.00. Erick was taken into custody for processing and further legal action.
The Tabango MPS remains committed to intensifying its campaign against individuals who have committed law violations, holding them accountable for their actions, and maintaining peace and order in the community. —iTacloban (Source: PCADG EV)