JOINT operatives of Provincial Intelligence Unit (PIU) of Zambales Police Provincial Office (PPO) and Sta Cruz Municipal Police Station have arrested a rape suspect after 5 years of hiding in Barangay Bayto in Sta Cruz, Zambales on Thursday.
PCol. Fitz Macariola, provincial director of Zambales PPO identified the arrested suspect as Alvin John Belmonte, 22, a resident of said place.
He was arrested in his house by virtue of Warrant of Arrest Issued by Judge Marifi Chua of the Third Judicial Region, Branch 70 of Iba, Zmbales Regional Trial Court without recommended bail.
The police said that Belmonte was able to hid for five years For the crime of “Rape” he committed but the long arm of law enforcer has ended his long period of hiding.
“The Zambales PNP will continue its efforts to arrest and detain people who violate the law and safeguard the safety of the community even more now that we are still on the verge of a pandemic. In addition, our province will not be a hideout or refuge for the wicked. ” Col. Macariola said.
