Fire Incident

DAPITAN CITYY (Sept. 14, 2018) - Fire incident transpired at the residence of Joseph Calasang Cagandahan, situated at Brgy Maria Cristina, Dapitan City, Zambboanga Del Norte at around 7:25 AM of September 12, 2018.

Initial investigation conducted by Fire Officer 1 John Beta Balanay, disclosed that the fire was started at around 7:20 AM of September 12, 2018 and was declared under control/Fire-out at around 8:30AM of same date.

The cause of fire was believed came from the unattended cooking area of the dirty kitchen from the said residence which is made of light materials. Estimated amount of damaged is more or less (Php100, 000.00). No casualty/injured during the incident.

RA 9262 Violator Arrested in Dapitan City

DAPITAN CITY (Sept. 14, 2018) – The Operatives of Dapitan City Police Station together with 904th Maritime Group conducted manhunt operation at Brgy San Vicente, Dapitan City at about 12:10 PM of September 12, 2018.

The operation was to the arrest of one Elmer Taruc Baroy, 33 years old, male, married, resident of Purok Mangga, Brgy San Vicente, Dapitan City.

He has a standing warrant of arrest charged for violation of Sec. 5(i) of RA 9262, under Criminal Case No. 22140 issued and signed by Presiding Judge Rogelio D. Laquihon, of RTC, 9th Judicial Region, Branch 7, Dipolog City dated September 5, 2018 with bail bond recommended amounting to (Php 24,000.00).

The accused now detained at Dapitan CPS for proper disposition.