Marikina jeepney driver arrested for molesting and impregnating a 16-Year-old girl in 2023
• A 46-year-old jeepney driver was arrested in Marikina City for the s3xual assault of a girl who was 16 at the time of the crime in January 2023
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• The victim, who initially kept the incident a secret, reported the crime to police after she discovered she was pregnant
• The arrest was made by virtue of a warrant issued by the Family Court Branch 7 of the Marikina City Regional Trial Court
• The suspect, who is currently detained, is awaiting a commitment order from the court, while police vow to continue fighting violence and abuse
Police in Marikina City have arrested a 46-year-old jeepney driver in connection with a s3xual assault case dating back to early 2023.
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The suspect, identified only as "Ian," was apprehended after a months-long manhunt, following a complaint from a girl who was 16 years old at the time of the incident.
The arrest was carried out on August 1, 2025, by the Marikina City Police Station's Intelligence Section, with assistance from the Naval Intelligence Security Group NCR.
The suspect, a resident of Barangay Fortune, was apprehended by virtue of a warrant issued by Family Court Branch 7 of the Marikina City Regional Trial Court.
Police Brigadier General Aden Lagradante, District Director of the Eastern Police District (EPD), confirmed the details in a press statement.
According to the police report, the crime took place on January 3, 2023, in a vacant lot in Concepcion Uno, Marikina City.
The victim, who was 16 at the time, had agreed to meet the suspect to discuss a job as a jeepney conductor.
However, upon their meeting, the suspect allegedly pulled out a knife and proceeded to s3xually assault her.
The young girl, traumatized by the incident, initially kept the abuse a secret from her parents.
A month later, the victim discovered she was pregnant and confided in her mother. The mother then helped her report the crime to the police, leading to the filing of a formal complaint and the eventual issuance of an arrest warrant.
General Lagradante hailed the arrest as a testament to the police's commitment to protecting the public, particularly the youth.
"Ang mga karumal-dumal na gawaing ito ay walang puwang sa ating lipunan," Lagradante said, extending his praise to the Marikina police officers for their diligence. "Kung kaya ako ay nagpaparating ng isang malaking pagpupugay sa mga kapulisan Marikina. Lagi nating ipamalas ang pagiging masigasig at husay sa pag aksiyon upang labanan ang karahasan at pang-aabuso sa lipunan."
The suspect is currently being held at the Marikina City Police Custodial Facility, awaiting a commitment order from the court.
The arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a case that has been under investigation for nearly two years.
The EPD and the Marikina City Police have placed a strong emphasis on addressing such cases, particularly those involving minors, reinforcing their commitment to ensuring justice for victims of gender-based violence.
The successful manhunt and subsequent arrest serve as a stern warning to those who would prey on the vulnerable, reaffirming that law enforcement will relentlessly pursue criminals to hold them accountable for their actions.
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