06/09/2026
FRUSTRATED HOMICIDE FUGITIVE ELUDES LAW FOR 23 YEARS—ARRESTED IN ALBAY
The Philippine National Police, under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested a fugitive wanted for Frustrated Homicide after 23 years of evading arrest in Albay on September 4, 2026.
Alias “Cardo” was arrested by personnel of the Tabaco City Police Station in Barangay Bombon, Tabaco City, during the PRO 5 Warrant Day Operation. He was apprehended by virtue of a warrant of arrest issued by the court on March 10, 2003 for Frustrated Homicide.
After his arrest, “Cardo” was brought to the City Health Unit for medical examination before being placed under the custody of the Tabaco City Police Station for proper disposition.
“Twenty-three years of evasion did not erase the responsibility attached to this case. Our personnel will remain persistent in locating those who are wanted and bringing them before the proper authorities,” PGEN Nartatez said.
“Hindi hadlang ang mahabang panahon sa pagpapatupad ng batas. Ang bawat warrant ay dapat maisagawa at ang bawat akusado ay dapat humarap sa tamang proseso,” he added.
The operation supports the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, through the sustained enforcement of outstanding warrants and pursuit of wanted persons.
The arrest reflects the PNP’s sustained efforts to locate fugitives and enforce outstanding warrants, regardless of how long they have remained at large.
As the PNP strengthens law enforcement under the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., it assures the public of “Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat, at Nararamdaman.”
(PNP-PIO)
