2 wanted for murder, illegal gambling arrested in Capiz
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Two individuals wanted in connection with murder and illegal gambling cases were arrested in separate police operations in Roxas City and Panay town over the weekend.
Personnel of the Roxas City Police Station served an arrest warrant on a 77-year-old man identified by the alias “Nong” in Barangay Talon, Roxas City, on Saturday morning, Oct. 17.
The suspect was wanted in connection with a murder case.
The warrant was issued on Sept. 6, 2007, by Judge Isabel Poco-Deslate of the Regional Trial Court (RTC), Branch 19, in Roxas City.
Police said the suspect fled after being charged with murder and had evaded arrest for nearly two decades.
He reportedly resurfaced a few weeks ago, apparently believing he was no longer wanted in connection with the pending case.
The court did not recommend bail for his temporary liberty.
The suspect is currently under the custody of the Roxas City Police Station pending proper disposition and referral to the court.
Meanwhile, personnel of the Panay Municipal Police Station served an arrest warrant on a woman identified by the alias “Melanie,” of legal age and a resident of Barangay Tanza Norte, Panay, Capiz.
The suspect was wanted for an alleged violation of Section 3(c) of Republic Act 9287, which amended certain provisions of Presidential Decree 1602 concerning illegal numbers games.
The case involves the alleged solicitation of bets for an illegal numbers game in Barangay Agojo, Panay.
The arrest warrant was issued on Oct. 13, 2026, by Judge Esperanza Isabel E. Poco-Deslate of RTC Branch 19 in Roxas City.
The court set bail at PHP 10,000 for her temporary liberty.
The suspect is currently under the custody of the Panay Municipal Police Station pending proper disposition.
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