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Rogue cop behind series of robberies, holdups arrested in Bulacan

Published Aug 29, 2025 10:22 am
A police officer who is also the leader of a criminal gang behind the series of robbery-holdup incidents in Bulacan falls during a hot pursuit operation. (Photo from Bulacan PPO)
A police officer who is also the leader of a criminal gang behind the series of robbery-holdup incidents in Bulacan falls during a hot pursuit operation. (Photo from Bulacan PPO)
A police officer who is also the leader of a criminal gang behind the series of robberies-holdups in Bulacan province was caught by authorities during a hot pursuit operation on Wednesday, Aug. 27.
Based on the report of Lt. Col. Voltaire Rivera, Sta Maria police chief to Col Angel Garcillano, Bulacan police director, the arrested 34-year-old suspect, is a team leader of the Motorcycle Patrol Unit of the Tanauan Component City Police Station in Batangas.
The suspect was reportedly involved in a robbery incident that occurred on Aug. 27, at around 2:30 in the afternoon in Brgy. Manggahan, Santa Maria, Bulacan.
On Aug.28, the victims positively identified the arrested suspect as the individual who pointed a firearm at them during the robbery. The recovered cash placed in plastic bags labeled as “Mentos” was likewise identified by the victims as part of the stolen items.
The hot-pursuit operation was jointly conducted by personnel of the Santa Maria police led by Lt. Col Rivera, in coordination with the Bulacan Provincial Intelligence Unit led by Lt. Col. Russel Dennis Reburiano, Regional Special Operation Group-Polic Regional Office led by Lt. Col. Leonardo Madrid, CIDG-Bulacan Provincial Field Unit led by Lt. Col. Raymond Nicolas, and Lt. Col Caezar Ian Binucal, Officer-in-Charge of Tanauan City police station.
Also recovered from the suspect were one caliber .45 pistol (SAM) with serial number F05010258, three caliber .45 high-capacity magazines, 12 rounds of live ammunition (caliber .45), one replica caliber .45 pistol (Double Eagle), two plate numbers marked CAE1713, three plastic bags of coins labeled “Mentos”, seven Android smartphones, two keypad phones, one katana (samurai sword), one green/black bolt cutter, 59 pieces of white cable ties.
The arrested suspect admitted that he and his cohorts have been able to victimize victims during three hold up incidents in Angat, Bocaue, and Sta Maria, all in Bulacan.
Last Saturday, Aug. 23, they entered a rice store in Bocaue, tied up the employees and carted away the money and the personal belongings of the people inside. It was seen in the CCTV footage.
On Wednesday, the group again attacked onboard a gray pick-up and entered a warehouse of soft drinks in Sta Maria, Bulacan.
The Bulacan police immediately conducted a hot pursuit operation and arrested the suspect.
Follow-up investigations are ongoing to identify and apprehend the three other suspects.
The Philippine National Police reiterated its zero-tolerance policy for misconduct within its ranks and assured the public that all police personnel involved in crimes will be held accountable.
Police Regional Office 3 Director Brig. Gen. Ponce Rogelio I. Peñones Jr. lauded the police operation that led to the arrest of the rogue policeman.
“We will never tolerate any member of the police force who dares betray the uniform and the public trust. This arrest is a testament to our strengthened campaign under the guidance of our Acting Chief, PNP, Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. We assure the public that the PNP remains firm in bringing criminals to justice—whether civilian or police personnel,” said Peñones.

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