Arsonist Arrested in Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur

PITOGO, Zamboanga del Sur ( Sept. 14, 2018) – The Operative of Pitogo Municipal Police Station arrested wanted person during the conduct of Intel Driven Operation at Purok 1, Brgy Balong-balong, Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 12:15 PM of September 12, 2018.

The operating team identrified the arrested wanted person as Ignacio Delacerna Lingatong, male, 64 years old, married, fisherman and a resident of above-mentioned place.

The accused was arrested by virtue of Warrant of Arrest docketed under Criminal Case # No 15-135 for the crime of “Arson (under SEC. 3(4) of P.D. NO. 1613” with no bail recommended issued by Hon. Ruben N Bance, Presiding Judge, RTC 9th Judicial Region, Branch 29, San Miguel, Zamboanga Del Sur issued on July 14, 2016. 

The accused is now temporarily under custodial investigation of Pitogo MPS for documentation and will be turn over to the issuing court for proper disposition. 

Stabbing Incident

PITOGO, Zamboanga del Sur (Sept. 12, 2018) - Stabbing incident transpired at Purok 4, Barangay Balong Balong, Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur at about 6:30 PM of September 11, 2018.

The PNP elements of Pitogo MPS proceeded to the area and conducted investigation.

The victim identified as Jobito Dela Cerna Barioga, 44 years old, male, married, farmer and resident of Purok 5, Barangay Sugbay 1, Dimataling, Zamboanga del Sur and sustained one stabbed wound on his left chest and immediately brought at Rural Health Office, Barangay Poblacion, Pitogo, Zamboanga del Sur for medical treatment. The victim was later transfer to Zamboanga del Sur Medical Center, Barangay Dao, Pagadian City due to the victim condition.

The suspect was arrested and identified as Rodel Endab Verano, 31 years old, male, single (live-in), farmer and resident of Purok 4, Barangay Balong Balong, Pitogo, Zamboanga Del Sur.

The suspect is under the custody of Pitogo MPS for proper disposition together with the turned over evidence one (1) bladed weapon used by the suspect.