Friday, July 12, 2013

Muntinlupa Police nab rape suspect hiding for more than 10 years



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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