It took a
change in administration to finally close the net on a rape suspect who has
been evading the law since a warrant for his arrest was issued a little over 13
years ago.
Muntinlupa
Police recently arrested suspect Samuel Garcia, originally of Sitio Pagkakaisa,
Barangay Sucat, who is alleged of raping his then-pregnant neighbor “Giselle”
(not her real name) and has been constantly eluding law enforcers after a
warrant for his arrest was issued in January 2000.
The
breakthrough came following the sweeping change that is currently filling all
sectors of the local government with the return of Mayor Jaime R. Fresnedi and
a timely break in the case that literally led police to the suspect himself.
“We welcome
this development (in the case), and it is our hope that our police will
continue to be vigilant and persistent in solving cases such as this that have
been around for a long time,” Fresnedi said. “I am also directing our law
enforcers to step up their efforts so that incidents such as this will not be
repeated.”
Fresnedi is
currently on a campaign to straighten up the City Government, which has been in
quite a sorry state due to some apparently questionable practices by the
previous administration.
Protective
services such as the Muntinlupa Police as well as public order and
safety-related departments of the City Government are currently being pushed by
Fresnedi to do their mandate to the best of their abilities and do away with
the culture of complacency.
Among the
activities being conducted to restore order are the renovation of signage and
other structures, proper management of street vendors, more frequent garbage
collection and cleaning services, and increased police visibility and safety
patrols.
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