CAMSUR Police Blotter

By Jordan Domingo

Man killed, another hurt in Goa motorcycle collision

A 38-year-old man died while another was seriously injured following a head-on motorcycle collision at around 2:30 a.m. on May 26 in Barangay Pinaglabanan, Goa, Camarines Sur.

Police identified the fatality as alias “Rodel,” who was declared dead on arrival at the Goa Municipal Infirmary. The other driver, alias “Richard,” 39, sustained serious injuries.

Investigation showed that the victim was traveling eastbound when the other motorcycle allegedly encroached into his lane, resulting in the collision. Both vehicles, which reportedly had no documents, were impounded at the Goa Municipal Police Station. Authorities are continuing their investigation.

Baao town’s No. 6 most wanted nabbed for rape

Police arrested a 67-year-old man tagged as the No. 6 most wanted person in Baao, Camarines Sur during an operation at around 11:20 a.m. on May 26 in Barangay San Ramon.

The suspect, identified as alias “Jose,” was served a warrant of arrest for two counts of qualified rape, with no bail recommended.

Authorities said the suspect was informed of his rights and is now under police custody pending turnover to the court. Records also showed he had previous cases, including sexual assault and violations of laws protecting women and children, although some were dismissed.

2 injured in Tinambac motorcycle crash

Two motorcycle drivers, including a minor, were injured in a collision at around 10:20 a.m. on May 26 in Barangay Salvacion, Tinambac, Camarines Sur.

Police said both drivers, who were not licensed, figured in the crash after one of them failed to maintain his lane along a curved road and struck the oncoming motorcycle.

The victims were initially treated at the Tinambac Municipal Hospital before being transferred to the Bicol Medical Center in Naga City for intensive care. Both motorcycles were brought to the Tinambac Municipal Police Station for proper disposition.

Grass fire hits vacant lot in Pili

A grass fire broke out at around 3:00 p.m. on May 26 on a private lot in Barangay New San Roque, Pili, Camarines Sur.

Police said no one was injured in the incident. Firefighters from the Bureau of Fire Protection in Pili responded and declared the fire out at about 3:20 p.m.

Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the fire, while police secured the area during the incident.

Habal-habal driver nabbed in drug buy-bust

A 40-year-old habal-habal driver was arrested in a buy-bust operation conducted at around 7:50 p.m. on May 26 in Barangay Lupi, San Fernando, Camarines Sur.

The suspect, identified as alias “Melvs,” was caught after allegedly selling a sachet of suspected shabu to an undercover operative.

Police said additional sachets of suspected illegal drugs and the marked money were recovered from the suspect, with a total estimated weight of 0.617 grams valued at about P4,195.

The suspect is now under police custody and will face charges for violation of the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.