Most wanted carnapper in Cagayan nabbed

Operatives of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday arrested Cagayan’s no.1 wanted person in Barangay Burgos San Guillermo, Isabela.

According to the PNP, authorities arrested 24-year-old James Esturia, also known as Justin Imput, in Sitio Vietnam.

The arrest warrant was issued by presiding judge Conrado Tabaco of the Aparro Regional Trial Court Branch 09 for the crime of carnapping.

A bail bond of P180,000 was recommended for the violation of Republic Act 6539 or the Anti-Carnapping Act of 1972 as amended by RA 10883.

“The Philippine National Police is sending a clear message: our uncompromising stance against carnappers and other criminals who endanger our streets and our families will be intensified until all of them are put behind bars,” PNP chief Police General Debold Sinas said in a statement.

Meanwhile, another operation yielded the arrest of 24-year-old Patrick Dugan, alias Boy Negro.

His warrant of arrest was issued by presiding judge Edgar Armes of the Legaspi RTC Branch 4 with a recommended bail bond of P300,000 for his temporary liberty.

Authorities retrieved one unit of motorcycle with a temporary plate with MV File number 1801-00000010123. The PNP said the said vehicle is also the subject of a complaint for carnapping in Albay. — Joahna Lei Casilao/BM, GMA News