The arrested suspect in a maroon shirt (Photo from Las Pinas City Police)
Police arrested a construction worker, listed as the No. 8 Most Wanted Person at the station level, in Las Piñas City on Feb. 2
Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos said the suspect, identified as alias DJ, 39, was nabbed at his residence on Gen. Luna Street, Barangay Manuyo Uno, Las Piñas City.
Delos Santos said the arrest was carried out by members of the Warrant and Subpoena Section for violation of Republic Act No. 7610, also known as the Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
The warrant of arrest for the service of sentence was issued by Judge Mildred Jacinto Marquez of the Las Piñas City Family Court, Branch 2. He is currently detained at the custodial facility of the Las Piñas City Police Station.
Southern Police District director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo said, “This arrest reflects our firm commitment to protect the vulnerable and to ensure that those who commit crimes are held accountable before the law. The Southern Police District will continue to pursue wanted persons and uphold justice in our communities.”