Two rape suspects arrested in separate Capiz operations
By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz — Two men wanted on rape charges were arrested in separate police operations in Capiz on Monday, Oct. 5.
Police arrested a 23-year-old man identified as alias “Josh,” listed as the No. 9 most wanted person in Western Visayas, in Barangay Cogon, Panay, Capiz, on Monday afternoon.
Josh, a resident of the barangay, is wanted for rape.
The warrant of arrest was issued Sept. 28, 2026, by a judge of the Regional Trial Court, 6th Judicial Region, Branch 15 in Roxas City.
The court recommended no bail for his temporary release.
Police said the arrest forms part of continuing efforts to apprehend individuals wanted by the courts and strengthen law enforcement.
The suspect is under the custody of the Panay Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and court referral.
Meanwhile, another man wanted on rape charges was arrested Monday evening in Barangay Poblacion Ilawod, Panitan, Capiz.
Police identified the suspect as alias “Tsik,” 53, a resident of Barangay Timpas, Panitan.
The warrant of arrest was issued Oct. 2, 2026, by Regional Trial Court Branch 14 Judge Joan Marie Betita in Roxas City.
The suspect faces a charge of qualified rape of a minor and two counts of statutory rape, with no bail recommended for his temporary release.
He is under the custody of the Panitan Municipal Police Station for proper disposition and court referral.
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