43-anyos na Pinoy, arestado pagkatapos makipagtext at pagtangkang pakipagkita sa 12-anyos

- Glennon Salvador Payabyab, 43, was arrested in New Springville for allegedly sending messages and attempting to meet a 12-year-old girl

- Payabyab entered a not guilty plea in Richmond Criminal Court; his lawyer denies all accusations

- Authorities traced around 20 text messages to Payabyab’s phone and arrested him at the planned meeting spot

- While awaiting trial, Payabyab was released under conditions, including a ban on contacting the minor; his next court hearing is set for June 3

A 43-year-old Filipino man has been arrested in New Springville, New York, and charged with "endangering the welfare of a child under the age of 17" after allegedly exchanging text messages and attempting to meet with a 12-year-old girl, ABS-CBN News reported.

Identified as Glennon Salvador Payabyab, the suspect entered a not guilty plea during a court hearing at the Richmond Criminal Court.

The incident came to light on March 31 when the girl’s mother reported to the 121st Precinct of the NYPD about a suspicious communication between her daughter and their neighbor, Payabyab.

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Court documents reveal that approximately 20 messages were exchanged between Monday and Thursday.

Authorities also allege that Payabyab attempted to arrange a meeting with the girl.

Upon investigation, police confirmed the texts originated from Payabyab’s phone number.

The NYPD, working with the Protect Our Child organization, monitored the planned meeting. Payabyab was arrested at the agreed location before any encounter took place.

In response to the case, his legal counsel, Attorney Kyle Peter, said: “These are deeply troubling allegations, but they are mere allegations that Mr. Payabyab vehemently denies.

Mr. Payabyab is a respected member of the community with no criminal history or prior accusations of wrongdoing.”

Pending further hearings, Payabyab has been released under strict conditions, including a prohibition from contacting the child involved in any form.

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Still in Negros Occidental, a 53-year-old woman died and two others were injured after being hit by a pickup truck while jogging in Barangay Tangub, Bacolod City. The incident occurred when the group of women briefly stopped their jog to take photographs, leading to the collision with the vehicle. The pickup truck driver, Fernando Oquina, stated that he did not see the women on the road prior to the collision.

Meanwhile in other news, a barangay chairman in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan died after he was shot but a still unknown gunman. According to the report of Balitanghali of GMA Integrated News, the victim was driving a tricycle. A man at the roadside then signaled for him to stop, and when he did, he was shot by the perpetrator. The gunman immediately fled the scene, but authorities already have a person of interest.

Source: KAMI.com.gh