Monday, July 29, 2019

Security guard faces charges for possession of illegal firearm and violating VAWC law

photo: Malay PNP

A security guard named Querobin Melquezedec from Lamitan, Basilan was arrested for possessing illegal fire arm and for violating the VAWC law filed by his live-in partner. The arrest took place at around 9:20PM of July 26, 2019 in their dwelling at Brgy Manocmanoc, Boracay Island.

According to the investigator, Melquezedec inflicted physical harm to his live-in partner which served as his initial violation. When the responding officers arrested him, they were able to recover and confiscate from the actual possession, custody and control of the suspect a .38 Caliber with serial number but without make/brand and 4 live ammunition of .38 Caliber placed inside a blue back pack.

An inquest cases for violating R.A. 10591 (The Comprehensive Law on Firearms and Ammunition) and R.A. 9262 (Violation of Against Women and their Children) were filed against Melquezedec. The suspect failed to post bail amounting to Php200,000.00 for R.A.10951 and Php6,000.00 for R.A.9262 for his temporary liberty. (PSMS Christopher D Mendoza, PCR PNCO)

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