THE suspects believed to be responsible in the killing of a French man and his wife were arrested in Barangay Telabastagan, City of San Fernando, Tuesday, November 20.
Chief Superintendent Joel Coronel, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Central Luzon director, identified the arrested suspects as Jason San Pedro, 29, of Barangay Anupol, Bamban town and Manolo Cabiga, 49, of Barangay Mabini, Moncada town, both of Tarlac.
Coronel said that at 9:20 a.m. on November 20, the victims identified as Gregory Dion, French national and wife Linda, residents of Barangay Banaba, Bamban town, while on board their white Ford Ranger Wildtruck pick-up and traversing along the barangay, were fired upon by the suspects on board a motorcycle.
The suspects, after killing the victims, fled towards the north direction, he said.
Based on the closed-circuit television footage, the suspects were identified and a hot pursuit operation was conducted by Bamban and City of San Fernando police and arrested the suspects in Barangay Telabastagan.
Police said that Cabiga is presently employed as night shift security supervisor at Unahco Feed Mill Inc. located in Barangay Baliti, City of San Fernando, Pampanga.
The identity of Cabiga was verified and it was found out that he has an outstanding warrant of arrest issued by RTC Branch 60, Makati City under CC 93-1394 for attempted murder.
Police filed in court appropriate charges for murder two counts.
"This accomplishment only goes to show that PRO-3 is quick in resolving cases and very serious in its campaign against lawlessness, putting criminals behind the bars of justice aside from its stern implementation of its anti-drug drive. Time and again, we encourage the public to report any illegal activities most particularly involving illegal drugs and information or knowledge regarding crimes committed as well as PNP personnel indulging in nefarious activities. We appeal for your support to continue helping us in our fight against lawlessness and illegal drugs. By working together, we will be able to accomplish more," Coronel said. (Ric Sapnu)