03/06/2026
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Camp Sgt Quintin M Merecido, Buhangin, Davao City β On June 1, 2026, the Police Regional Office 11 (PRO 11), through the Regional Special Operations Group 11 (RSOG 11), successfully arrested the Top 2 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level of Davao del Norte during a warrant service operation conducted on June 1, 2026, in Zone 3, Barangay Villarica, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte.
The operation was carried out by personnel of the Regional Special Operation Group 11, in coordination with the IGACOS Police Station, DNPPO.
The arrested individual was apprehended by virtue of a Warrant of Arrest issued by Hon. Maria Eloisa A. Maglana, Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court, Branch 4, Samal, Davao del Norte, 11th Judicial Region, dated May 29, 2026. The accused is facing Two (2) Counts of Qualified R**e by Sexual Assault, One (1) Count of Attempted Qualified R**e by Sexual Assault, and Four (4) Counts of Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code.
The court recommended bail of Php200,000.00 for each count of Qualified R**e by Sexual Assault, Php120,000.00 for Attempted Qualified R**e by Sexual Assault, and Php36,000.00 for each count of Acts of Lasciviousness.
The operation was conducted in accordance with established legal procedures and was documented using an Alternative Recording Device (ARD) pursuant to Supreme Court Resolution A.M. No. 22-06-08-SC. Upon arrest, the accused was informed of his constitutional rights in a language he understood before being turned over to the custody of the IGACOS Police Station for proper disposition.
PRO 11 Regional Director PBGEN LEON VICTOR Z ROSETE emphasized that the successful arrest reflects the unwavering commitment of the Philippine National Police to ensure that individuals accused of serious crimes are brought before the courts to answer for their actions.
βThis operation demonstrates our steadfast commitment to protecting vulnerable sectors of society and ensuring that justice is served. We will continue to intensify our efforts against wanted persons and individuals who threaten the safety and security of our communities. Through sustained law enforcement operations and strong inter-unit coordination, PRO 11 remains resolute in supporting the focused agenda of our Chief, PNP, PGEN JOSE MELENCIO C NARTATEZ, JR.β the Regional Director said.
The arrest highlights PRO 11βs continuing campaign against criminality and its dedication to delivering swift and effective police service across the region.