The arrested rape suspect (Photo from SPD)
A rape suspect in Maasin, Iloilo who went into hiding for two years was arrested by members of the Parañaque City Police during the conduct of manhunt operation against wanted person on Saturday, March 15.
The Southern Police District identified the suspect as alias “Joebert,” 47, a construction worker and a resident of Makati City.
He was arrested at Roxas Boulevard Serevice Road, Barangay Baclaran, Parañaque City.
According to the police report, Joebert, who was listed as Top 4 most wanted person at the provincial level, was spotted by members of the Baclaran Police Substation, leading to his arrest in coordination with the Maasin Police Station Intelligence Operatives.
The police said Joebert was arrested by warrant of arrest issued by Judge Gemalyn Faunillo Tarol, of Sixth Judicial Region, Branch 76, Janiuay, Iloilo on September 26, 2023, with no bail recommended for two counts of Violation of Republic Act 8353 or the Anti-Rape Law of 1997.
The suspect was detained at the Parañaque City Police for standard booking procedures and will remain in custody pending the return of the warrant of arrest to the court of origin.