BACOLOD CITY – Police arrested a 42-year-old man wanted for murder after 10 years of hiding in Barangay Hilamonan, Kabankalan City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, Jan. 9.
Police identified the suspect as Timoy of Barangay Tan-awan, Kabankalan City.
Timoy was arrested on a warrant issued by the Kabankalan City Regional Trial Court Branch 61 dated Aug. 18, 2024.
Police Brig. Gen. Jack Wanky, Police Regional Office (PRO)-Western Visayas chief, said Timoy’s arrest signifies their firm commitment in pursuing wanted persons in the region.
Wanky urged other wanted persons to surrender and face the charges against them as the long arm of the law will catch up on them.
The suspect is under police custody pending turn over to the court.