PNP Sta Cruz Municipal Police Station

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Personnel of Sta. Cruz MPS conducted Foot Patrolling at Sta. Cruz Public Terminal in Brgy. Zone III, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. To ensure public safety, maintain peace and order, and enhance police visibility in the community. 👮

04/09/2026

Sta. Cruz Municipal Police Station conducted OPLAN BANDILLO as part of the Safer Cities Initiatives, focusing on the dissemination of vital information and public awareness on the 8 Focus Crimes.
Through continuous information dissemination and community engagement, Sta. Cruz MPS encourages everyone to remain vigilant, informed, and proactive in preventing crime and maintaining peace and security in the community. 👮

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

JUSTICE PREVAILS: PNP ARRESTS 7 MOST WANTED SUSPECTS IN SEXUAL CRIMES, VAWC CASES

The Philippine National Police (PNP), under the command of PNP Chief PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., arrested seven Most Wanted Persons in separate operations across the country on September 2 and 3, 2026, involving serious sexual crimes and violations of Republic Act No. 9262, or the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act.

On September 3, police arrested four Most Wanted Persons in Isabela, Agusan del Sur, Valenzuela City, and Zamboanga del Sur. The arrests involved a No. 4 Most Wanted Person at the provincial level of Police Regional Office 2 (PRO 2) for violation of RA 9262, a bailable offense; a No. 6 Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) for two counts of Statutory R**e, with no bail recommended; a No. 8 Most Wanted Person of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) for seven counts of RA 9262 violations and service of sentence; and a No. 8 Most Wanted Person of Police Regional Office 9 (PRO 9) for R**e, with no bail recommended.

Separately, Police Regional Office 10 (PRO 10) arrested three Regional-Level Most Wanted Persons on September 2: alias “Arlie,” 21, No. 9, for R**e in Valencia City; alias “Sidro,” 56, No. 2, for four counts of Statutory R**e in Jimenez; and alias “Van,” 29, No. 1, for four counts of R**e in Iligan City, all with no bail recommended.

The seven arrested persons are now under police custody for documentation and proper legal disposition following the implementation of warrants of arrest issued by the courts.

The arrests reinforce the PNP Focused Agenda, particularly Enhanced Managing Police Operations, by strengthening efforts to locate wanted persons and bring them before the law.

“We will remain relentless in pursuing individuals wanted for serious crimes. Our police units will work within the law to locate them and ensure that they face the proper judicial process,” said PGEN Nartatez.

“Patuloy nating tututukan ang mga kasong kinasasangkutan ng karahasan at pang-aabuso. Ang bawat warrant ay ipatutupad at ang mga akusado ay haharap sa proseso ng batas,” he added.

As the PNP strengthens its pursuit of wanted persons and protection of victims of serious crimes 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)

04/09/2026

OZAMIZ ROBBERY CRACKED IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS; SUSPECTS TIED TO OTHER ROBBERY CASES

Police in Northern Mindanao swiftly moved to identify and locate two suspects allegedly behind a robbery in Ozamiz City, Misamis Occidental, resulting in the arrest of one suspect within 24 hours and establishing the pair’s possible links to other robbery incidents in the region.

The robbery occurred at around 11:15 p.m. on September 1, 2026, when two suspects allegedly entered a commercial establishment through an opening at the rear portion of the building and forcibly opened a vault containing approximately ₱60,000.00 in cash.

Through crime scene processing and examination of available CCTV footage, investigators identified the suspects as alias “Joe” and alias “Boy,” both residents of Ramon Magsaysay, Zamboanga del Sur. “Joe” was also found to have an existing warrant of arrest for Robbery in Zamboanga del Sur.

Further investigation established that the two are being linked to other robbery incidents under investigation, including the robbery of a similar commercial establishment in Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental, in February 2026, and another incident in Tudela, Misamis Occidental, in April 2026. Authorities are continuing to validate the information and gather evidence for the appropriate cases.

Police subsequently located “Joe” at his residence and arrested him. During the follow-up operation in the area where “Boy” was reportedly staying, the suspect allegedly fired at police officers, prompting them to respond. He sustained gunshot wounds and was declared dead.

Chief PNP Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the development shows the value of combining immediate police response with careful investigative work in pursuing cases.

“Kapag may nangyaring krimen, hindi puwedeng hanggang report lang. We move quickly, but we also take the time to establish the facts and connect the pieces. Kung may iba pang kaso na may kaugnayan, dapat makita rin natin iyon at maipursige sa tamang proseso,” PGen Nartatez said.

The operation reflects the PNP’s continuing implementation of its Focused Agenda, particularly under Enhanced Managing Police Operations (EMPO), through responsive policing supported by investigation, evidence gathering, and coordination among units. It likewise supports President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s commitment to maintaining safe and orderly communities.

The arrested suspect is set to face appropriate charges for Robbery in connection with the Ozamiz City incident and for alleged violation of Republic Act No. 10591, or the Comprehensive Fi****ms and Ammunition Regulation Act.

As the investigation continues, the PNP remains committed to pursuing leads that help resolve cases and protect communities, consistent with the Bagong PNP para sa Bagong Pilipinas: Serbisyong Mabilis, Tapat at Nararamdaman.

(PNP-PIO)