Rider who fled from police checkpoint, gets arrested; motorcycle turned out stolen
- A 29-year-old rider was caught after fleeing officers who stopped him for not wearing a helmet and for driving in slippers
- Police recovered an improvised firearm with ammunition from the suspect, ABS-CBN reported
- CCTV footage showed the suspect stealing the motorcycle on November 21 in Barangay Del Monte
- He now faces multiple charges, including violations of the Anti-Carnapping Law and the Firearms and Ammunition Act
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A 29-year-old motorcycle rider was arrested in Quezon City after attempting to escape law enforcers who flagged him down for traffic violations along Del Monte Avenue and FPJ Avenue in Barangay Paraiso on Wednesday, December 10, ABS-CBN reported.
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Police said the man sped off when officers approached, prompting a brief chase that ended with his arrest.
According to PLt. Col. Rolando Baula, commander of the Masambong Police Station, the suspect was stopped because he lacked proper safety gear.
He said, "Finlagdown ng tropa natin 'yung suspek dahil wala siyang suot na helmet habang nagdadrive siya ng motorsiklo."
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In a separate remark, he added that officers also noticed the rider was wearing only slippers.
The commander explained that the man resisted the inspection, which led to the pursuit.
Authorities recovered an improvised firearm loaded with ammunition from the suspect during the arrest.
Investigators also discovered that the motorcycle he was driving had been stolen.
CCTV footage dated November 21 in Barangay Del Monte showed the suspect walking up to a parked motorcycle before taking off with it. PLt. Col. Baula said the owner had accidentally left the key in the ignition.
He explained, "Pagbalik niya wala na yung motor niya."
In another sentence, he noted that the victim positively identified the vehicle as his after presenting identification documents that matched the motorcycle’s ORCR.
The suspect admitted that the motorcycle was stolen but refused to comment on the seized firearm.
He said, "Naiwan po yung susi nung may-ari dinala ko lang po." He added in another sentence that he only used it for transportation.
The rider has been charged with violations of the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Act, the Motorcycle Helmet Act, and resistance and disobedience to a person in authority. He is also facing a complaint under the New Anti-Carnapping Law.
In Davao City, a 74-year-old man was killed by his own grandson, a tragedy that left their community in disbelief. Relatives shared that the 27-year-old suspect had shown alarming behavior in the past and had been admitted to a mental health facility multiple times. The family has chosen not to file criminal charges, opting instead to have him placed under psychiatric treatment. Neighbors remain deeply unsettled by the sudden and painful loss.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, an 18-year-old student died after unauthorized CCTV footage circulated among local youths. The clip allegedly showed her taking ice cream without paying. According to her family, the viral video caused her extreme shame, fear, and distress. Authorities have filed complaints against the store owner and a study room supervisor for possible violations of privacy laws. The two cases have sparked nationwide discussions about digital responsibility and the dangers of sharing sensitive content, especially when minors are involved. Experts caution that online actions can lead to devastating real-life consequences. Advocates are also calling for stronger mental health support and wider public awareness to help prevent similar tragedies in the future.
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