Angeles City police arrest duo wanted for nearly two decades of evading serious charges

• Two fugitives were arrested in Angeles City on Jan. 28 after spending 16 years evading 26 counts of serious felony charges
• Law enforcement tracked the suspects to a construction site in Barangay Cuayan where they had been working to hide their identities
• The warrants for their arrest were originally issued in 2010 with a "no bail" recommendation due to the extreme gravity of the alleged offenses
• The suspects are now in the custody of Angeles City Police Station 5 as the court prepares to finally proceed with the long-delayed legal case

After nearly two decades of evading the law, two elusive fugitives facing 26 counts of serious felony charges have finally been apprehended by law enforcement officers in Angeles City, Pampanga.

The successful operation, which took place on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, marks the end of a 16-year manhunt for the suspects who had been hiding in plain sight.

Operatives from the Angeles City Police Station 5 spearheaded the mission, tracking the pair to a construction project in Barangay Cuayan.

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According to official reports, the suspects had been working as laborers at the site, utilizing the anonymity of the industry to blend into the local workforce and avoid detection by the authorities.

The two men, whose identities remain withheld pending further court proceedings, were served with warrants of arrest originally issued by the Angeles Regional Trial Court back in 2010.

The judicial documents specify 26 counts of grave offenses that carry a high degree of severity. Due to the repetitive nature of the allegations and the significant risk of flight, the presiding judge recommended no bail for their release.

The apprehension is viewed as a major victory for the local judicial system, proving that time does not diminish the pursuit of accountability.

Authorities noted that while the case had remained unresolved for over a decade and a half, the commitment to serving the long-standing warrants never wavered.

"The long arm of the law eventually catches up with those who seek to escape the consequences of their actions," a senior police official commented during a press briefing. "This operation serves as a stark reminder that we do not stop searching, regardless of how many years have passed since the initial complaint."

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Following their arrest at the job site, the suspects were transported to the police headquarters for mandatory documentation and medical evaluation.

Both individuals chose to exercise their right to remain silent and refused to provide official statements regarding the long list of charges against them.

They are currently being held in restrictive custody at the Angeles City Police Station 5. The local prosecutor’s office is now coordinating with the trial court to resume the legal process, which has been stalled for 16 years, to ensure that the case finally reaches a definitive conclusion.

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Still in other news, two students, aged 13 and 14, perished on Monday morning following a high-speed motorcycle collision in Barangay Potohan, Tubigon. Preliminary reports indicate the siblings were rushing to their campus to settle tuition payments and participate in scheduled academic examinations. The fatal crash occurred when the minors’ motorcycle swerved to bypass a slower tricycle, leading to a head-on impact with an incoming delivery truck. Local traffic investigators noted that neither the driver nor the passenger was wearing a protective helmet, which significantly worsened the outcome of the crash.

Source: KAMI.com.gh