Farmer arrested with unlicensed gun, grenade in Jamindan
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A farmer was arrested Thursday morning, Nov. 5, after police recovered an allegedly unlicensed firearm and a hand grenade during the implementation of a search warrant at his residence in Barangay Agbun-od, Jamindan, Capiz.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Jojo,” 48, a resident of the barangay.
Authorities recovered a .38-caliber revolver, three rounds of live ammunition and a hand grenade from his house.
The suspect is currently under the custody of the Jamindan Municipal Police Station pending the filing of appropriate charges for violating Republic Act 10591, or the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Search Warrant No. SW-2026-80-10, involving an alleged violation of Republic Act 9516, which penalizes the unlawful possession of explosives, was issued by a Regional Trial Court judge in Mambusao, Capiz.
Man wanted for acts of lasciviousness arrested
Meanwhile, a man wanted for acts of lasciviousness was arrested on Nov. 5 in Barangay Banica, Roxas City.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Dodoy,” 43, a resident of Dumalag, Capiz.
The warrant of arrest was issued by a Municipal Circuit Trial Court branch on Oct. 29, 2021, with recommended bail of PHP 12,000 for his temporary release.
The suspect is currently under the custody of the Capiz Rehabilitation Center for proper disposition.
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