Heated argument over debt leads to stabbing in Bulacan


A 38-year-old man was arrested by the authorities after he stabbed one person following a heated argument over debt  in Barangay Tambubong, Bocaue, Bulacan on Monday, Dec. 11.

Frustrated Murder suspect arrested.jpg
A 38-year-old man who was arrested by authorities after a heated exchange over debt on Monday, December 11, 2023, in Barangay Tambubong, Bocaue, Bulacan was positively identified by the witnesses. (Photo from the official Facebook page of Bulacan PPO)


Based on the report submitted to Lt. Col. Jacquiline P. Puapo. Bulacan police officer-in-charge, personnel of the Bocaue Police Station responded to a crime incident that resulted in the arrest of alias "Ricky," 38, of the said village. 

Investigation showed that at around 12:40 a.m., the victim and the suspect had a heated argument regarding the debt of the suspect.

The heated exchange ensued into a physical altercation in which the suspect stabbed the victim in his right arm using a hand knife and then fled. He was arrested immediately by responding police operatives. 

The victim was rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment.

The suspect will be charged with frustrated murder, police said.

Meanwhile, four lawbreakers were arrested by the Bulacan Police in several police operations conducted on Sunday, Dec. 10.

Lt. Col Puapo cited the reports of Sta. Maria, Marilao, and City of San Jose Del Monte (CSJDM) police who responded to different crime incidents, identified the arrested suspects as alias Michael, 39, of Sta. Maria for alleged Violence Against Women and their Children (RA 9262); alias RJ, 26, of Phase 1, Dela Costa 3, Brgy. Graceville, CSJDM, for alleged Sexual Abuse (RA 7610); alias Edwin, 27, of Meycauayan City, and alias Mark, 27, of Brgy. Sta. Rosa 1, Marilao for alleged Frustrated Murder.

Criminal complaints against the suspects are now being prepared for filing in court.