PEรARANDA, NUEVA ECIJA โ Police operatives arrested Cavite’s Top 4 Provincial Most Wanted Person for carnapping during a coordinated manhunt operation in Nueva Ecija on October 30, 2026.
According to PCOL Ritchie R. Claravall, Provincial Director of the Nueva Ecija Police Provincial Office (NEPPO), the suspect, a 33-year-old electrician and resident of Cabiao, Nueva Ecija, was apprehended at approximately 11:45 AM by the Tracker Team of Peรฑaranda Municipal Police Station (MPS) in Nueva Ecija province, led by PCPT Silvestre C Colanza, Officer-in-Charge.
The operation was conducted in coordination with the Naic Municipal Police Station of the Cavite Police Provincial Office, PRO4A, and the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Northern Leyte Provincial Field Unit.
The suspect was arrested by virtue of a warrant issued by the Regional Trial Court, Branch 15, Naic, Cavite, on January 16, 2026, for violation of Republic Act No. 10883, or the New Anti-Carnapping Act of 2016.
The suspect was tagged as Top 4 Most Wanted Person in Cavite and was arrested with no bail was recommended under the warrant.
Following the arrest, the suspect was brought to Peรฑaranda MPS for proper documentation and disposition.
Claravall emphasized that NEPPO remains committed to intensifying its operations against wanted persons, ensuring that individuals facing outstanding warrants are brought before the proper authorities.
The arrest supports the Own the Project (OTP) approach of PBGEN Jess B. Mendez, Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3, which strengthens accountability, coordination, and sustained efforts to track down wanted individuals across Central Luzon.
It likewise aligns with the PNP Focused Agenda of PGEN Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr., Chief PNP, emphasizing effective law enforcement, operational efficiency, and the protection of communities.
The successful operation highlights the importance of close coordination among police units in ensuring that wanted individuals are brought before the courts, regardless of jurisdictional boundaries.
Through sustained manhunt operations and coordinated police action, NEPPO continues to uphold its commitment to delivering swift, honest, and responsive police service to the public.
