Valenzuela City โ The Northern Police District (NPD) successfully arrested a high-value target identified as alias โRodelโ during a manhunt operation conducted at around 5:40 PM on July 26, 2025, at Barangay Gen. T. De Leon, Valenzuela City.
The 27-year-old male accused, a native of Bohol, was tagged as the No. 2 Top Most Wanted Person at the Regional Level of PRO7, Top 2 at the Provincial Level of Bohol PPO, and Top 5 at the City Level of Tagbilaran CPS, for the crime of Murder. The warrant was issued by Hon. Josephus Adel Baterna, Presiding Judge of RTC Branch 49, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, on January 30, 2025, with no bail recommended.
The successful operation was jointly implemented by operatives of the Warrant and Subpoena Section (WSS) and Station Intelligence Section (SIS) of Valenzuela CPS (lead unit), in coordination with the Regional Intelligence Unit โ NCR (RIU-NCR), Intelligence Group (IG), Tracker Team of PMFC Bohol PPO, and Tracker Team of Tagbilaran City Police Station. Body-Worn Camera with Serial Number 5203109B191014510 was used during the arrest to ensure transparency and accountability.
Following the arrest, the accused underwent medical examination at the Valenzuela City Emergency Hospital and was turned over to the Custodial Facility Unit pending the return of the Warrant of Arrest to the court of origin.
This accomplishment underscores the effectiveness of the NCRPOโs AAA StrategyโAble, Active, and Alliedโa holistic approach to reducing crime and apprehending wanted persons. By enhancing operational capabilities, conducting proactive law enforcement, and fostering community partnerships, the NCRPO, under the leadership of Police Major General Anthony A Aberin, remains committed to ensuring safer communities across Metro Manila.
Police Brigadier General Jerry V Protacio, Acting District Director of the Northern Police District, lauded the arresting team for their coordination and dedication: โThis arrest demonstrates our unrelenting commitment to justice and public safety. Our operatives, together with our partner agencies, continue to work tirelessly to locate and apprehend individuals who attempt to evade the law.โ
The Northern Police District remains steadfast in its pursuit of justice and in maintaining peace and order through intensified law enforcement operations.
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