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- A 23-year-old believed to be high in illegal substance was rescued from the roof of his neighbor's house

- The incident happened on May 16 and it was found that the male used to work at a department store

- The suspect, known as alias Jaymar, was reported to be on a rampage early in the morning, carrying a knife, and authorities were informed about it

- It was not also the first time that Jaymar ran amok

A 23-year-old man, believed to be under the influence of illegal dr&gs, was rescued from the roof of his neighbor’s house after going on a rampage early in the morning of May 16, 2025.

The man, identified only by the alias “Jaymar,” was spotted on top of a nearby residence, armed with a knife and acting aggressively.

Concerned residents immediately called authorities, fearing for the safety of the community.

According to initial reports, Jaymar was shouting incoherently and appeared to be in a highly agitated state.

Responding officers and rescuers worked to calm him down and safely bring him down from the roof.

Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.

Jaymar, who was previously employed at a department store, has reportedly exhibited similar behavior in the past.

This was not the first time he ran amok, according to neighbors, raising concerns about his mental health and possible substance abuse.

Authorities suspect that Jaymar was high on illegal substances during the incident.

He is now under the custody of local officials and will undergo further evaluation, including dr&g testing and psychological assessment.

Local leaders have called for better access to mental health support and substance abuse programs, especially for young adults at risk.

Further investigation is ongoing, and Jaymar’s family has been notified.

News, photos or videos that arouse the interest of netizens would often go viral on social media, due to the attention netizens give them. These viral posts appeal to the emotions of netizens, and in rare cases, such could also happen to ordinary people, making them very relatable.

In other news, Arnie Benedicto, the Barangay Captain of Lantad, Silay City and the primary suspect in the fatal shooting of the supporters of the incumbent mayor of the said city, has surrendered to the authorities. It can be recalled that early on Monday, May 12, 2025, news about the fatal shooting that resulted in two deaths and seven injuries spread like wildfire online. The shooting incident is claimed to be linked to alleged vote buying monitoring activities. Witnesses say the violence erupted after Benedicto reportedly fired upon volunteers of “Team Ugyon” who were monitoring alleged vote-buying activities outside a property associated with “Team Asenso.”

Still in other news, a 65-year-old man, Nestor Rensales, died after voting in Oas, Albay during the midterm elections. Rensales, a stroke survivor, felt dizzy and collapsed shortly after casting his vote at Oas South Central Elementary School, ABS-CBN reported. His wife shared that he insisted on voting despite the heat and early crowd, believing his vote still mattered. He was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Source: KAMI.com.gh