Authorities arrested an 18-year-old senior high school graduate for statutory rape at his residence in Parañaque City on Feb. 11.
The Southern Police District (SPD) identified the suspect as Renato. He was arrested at his home in Sampaloc Site 2, BF Homes, Parañaque City.
The arrested suspect (Photo from SPD)
Police said members of the SPD Special Operations Unit (SOU), together with the District Intelligence Division and the Intelligence Section of the District Mobile Force Battalion, coordinated with the Parañaque City Police to carry out the arrest.
Operatives served the warrant of arrest issued by Judge Ma. Christina De Pio Lim, presiding judge of the Parañaque Regional Trial Court, National Capital Judicial Region, Branch 260. The warrant was issued on Feb. 4, with no bail recommended.
The suspect was brought to the District Special Operations Unit (DSOU) office for documentation and proper legal proceedings.
SPD Director Brig. Gen. Randy Arceo said the operation underscores the district’s firm commitment to enforcing the law and protecting vulnerable members of the community through swift and coordinated police action.