A 27-YEAR-OLD fisherman was arrested for allegedly molesting a 36-year-old woman with special needs in a village in Bantayan, Cebu, on Monday night, August 14.
Bantayan Police Chief Florendo Laude Fajardo identified the suspect as Jonrey Fariolen Oropisa.
The incident happened past 6 p.m. inside the house of the woman.
Investigation showed Oropusa drank liquor with Regina (real name withheld). He molested her after she got drunk.
Regina's sister-in-law discovered the incident and sought help from village watchmen.
After the suspect was caught, he was turned over to the police.
Fajardo said Oropisa will be charged with acts of lasciviousness in relation to Republic Act 7610, or the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act. (KAL)