Traffic Enforcement Unit, Angeles City Police Office

Angeles City Police Office Scores Fresh Success in Anti-Illegal Drugs Operations

Angeles City — July 4, 2025 — In its sustained campaign against illegal drugs, the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) continues to make significant strides following the successful conduct of back-to-back anti-illegal drugs operations that led to the arrest of three individuals and the confiscation of suspected shabu valued at over ₱17,000.

At around 6:30 PM on July 3, 2025, personnel of Police Station 5 conducted a buy-bust operation along Sulayman Street, Barangay Cutcut, Angeles City, resulting in the arrest of alias “Mawing”, a resident of Barangay Sta. Trinidad, Angeles City. Seized from the suspect’s possession were two (2) small heat-sealed transparent plastic sachets containing suspected shabu, weighing approximately 2 grams, with an estimated Standard Drug Price (SDP) of ₱13,600.00.

Later that evening, at approximately 11:00 PM, members of the Barangay Peacekeeping Action Team (BPAT) of Barangay Pampang spotted a suspicious exchange between two men during a routine patrol along Mabuhay Street, Purok 3, Barangay Pampang. The operatives witnessed one individual handing over what appeared to be a heat-sealed sachet of suspected shabu to another man aboard a motorcycle. The quick response of BPAT members led to the apprehension of alias “Jeff” and alias “Bong”, both residents of Barangay Sto. Domingo, Angeles City. The rest of the group immediately fled the area.

Recovered from the suspects was a sachet of suspected shabu weighing around 0.5 grams, with an estimated value of ₱3,400.00. The BPAT promptly coordinated with Police Station 2, who responded and took custody of the suspects and confiscated evidence.

ACPO City Director PCOL JOSELITO E VILLAROSA JR lauded the efforts of both the Angeles City Police personnel and the vigilant Barangay Peacekeeping forces.

“These operations reflect our continued commitment to cleanse our communities of illegal drugs. We commend our operatives and the active participation of barangay authorities for their swift and decisive action. Our fight against illegal drugs will be relentless, and we encourage the community to remain vigilant and supportive,” he said.

All arrested individuals are now in police custody and will face charges for violation of Republic Act 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002.
The Angeles City Police Office assures the public that operations will remain intensified to ensure the safety, peace, and order in the city.

PRESS RELEASE

AUTHORITY: PCOL JOSELITO E VILLAROSA JR, CD
ACTION OFFICER: PCPT JANICE M LOLARGA
CONTROL NO: 07-04-25-132
DATE: July 04, 2025

Major Drug Bust in Angeles: HVI Among Two Arrested, Php 404K Worth of Shabu Seized

Angeles City – May 3, 2025 – In a major breakthrough in its intensified anti-illegal drugs campaign, the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO) successfully arrested two drug suspects in separate buy-bust operations, including one tagged as a High-Value Individual (HVI). The operations led to the confiscation of a total of approximately 59.5 grams of suspected shabu with a combined Standard Drug Price (SDP) of Php 404,600.00.

One of the arrested suspects, identified as “Batal”, resident of Brgy. Pampang, Angeles City, is a listed HVI. He was apprehended at about 11:30 PM on May 2, 2025, under Abacan Bridge, Barangay Ninoy Aquino, Angeles City, during a buy-bust operation conducted by the personnel of Police Station 6 (lead unit) and the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) of ACPO. Seized from him were more or less 55 grams of suspected shabu valued at Php 374,000.00.

Meanwhile, at about 1:00 AM on May 3, 2025, operatives of Police Station 3 arrested another suspect, alias Argel, resident of Brgy. Pulung Cacutud, Angeles City, beside Chowking along Angeles-Magalang Road, Brgy. Pandan. The suspect, classified as a newly identified Street Level Individual (SLI), was arrested after selling suspected illegal drugs to a poseur buyer. Confiscated from him were about 4.5 grams of suspected shabu with an SDP of Php 30,600.00 and one white Honda PCX motorcycle bearing plate number 854 WKW, which was used in the transaction.

Both suspects were informed of their rights under RA 7438 and brought to their respective police stations together with the seized evidence for proper documentation and filing of appropriate charges for violation of Sections 5 and 11, Article II of Republic Act 9165.

These operations demonstrate the unyielding efforts of the Angeles City Police Office to rid the city of illegal drugs and ensure public safety.

Angeles City Police Nab Shooting Suspect After 24 Hours thru Intensive Operations and Inter-Regional Coordination

Angeles City – A suspect in a fatal shooting incident that occurred on the evening of April 29, 2025, in Barangay Cuayan, Angeles City has been successfully apprehended following relentless operations by the Angeles City Police Office (ACPO), with critical support and seamless coordination from Police Regional Office 5 (PRO5).

At around 8:00 PM on April 29, 2025, a shooting incident transpired at Purok 5, Gawad Kalinga, Brgy. Cuayan, resulting in the death of Rona Lorenzana y Inocencio, 32, a factory worker and resident of the area. Responding officers, led by PMAJ DEXTER C. EBBAT, arrived promptly at the scene and conducted an initial investigation, which confirmed the victim was found lifeless with a gunshot wound to the head. Witness accounts and physical evidence indicated the suspect, alias Jerry, security guard residing at Mont Clair, Brgy. Cuayan, fled the scene immediately after the crime.

Crime scene investigators recovered two fired bullets of caliber .38 from the location. Surveillance footage confirmed the suspect’s movements to and from the victim’s residence moments before and after the incident.

In the early hours of April 30, Angeles City police, in coordination with the suspect’s workplace, conducted a search of his barracks. There, they discovered a loaded ARMSCOR 2015 Cal. .38 SPL revolver identified as the firearm issued to the suspect hidden inside a blue water drum. The recovered weapon matched the description and ammunition consistent with the shooting.

Further intelligence efforts led investigators to trace the suspect’s intended escape to Pili, Camarines Sur. Through coordination with the suspect’s family and the local authorities in PRO5, ACPO was able to establish communication with the suspect’s relatives and deployed a flash alarm to Pili Municipal Police Station. By 1:30 PM on April 30, the suspect was located and arrested at his parents’ residence in Brgy. San Agustin, Pili.
ACPO operatives, led by PMAJ DEXTER C EBBAT, immediately traveled to Pili MPS to take custody of the suspect. He was transferred to Angeles City by the evening of May 1, 2025, where he underwent booking and forensic procedures.

"This case is a clear demonstration of the Angeles City Police Office's unwavering commitment to justice,” said PCOL JOSELITO E VILLAROSA Jr. “The arrest of the suspect is the result of tireless investigative work and the excellent coordination between our office and PRO5. We commend the swift response and cooperation of Pili MPS and the community members who assisted us.”
Charges are now being prepared against the suspect, who remains in custody at Angeles City Police Station pending further legal action.

PRESS RELEASE
AUTHORITY: PCOL JOSELITO E VILLAROSA JR, ACD
ACTION OFFICER: PCPT JANICE M LOLARGA
CONTROL NO: 05-03-25-091
DATE: May 02, 2025

Successful Buy-Bust Operation Leads to Arrest of Two Suspects for Illegal Fi****ms Trade in Angeles City

ANGELES CITY — A joint law enforcement operation led by the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) Angeles City Field Unit, in coordination with CIT-Angeles RIU3 and Angeles City Police Office Police Station 2 (ACPO PS2), successfully apprehended two individuals involved in the illegal sale of unlicensed fi****ms on the evening of May 4, 2025.

At around 7:40 PM, the operating units conducted OPLAN Paglalansag Omega, a buy-bust operation along Cuayan Street, Barangay Malabanias, Angeles City. The operation resulted in the arrest of alias James, resident of Barangay Amsic, Angeles City, and alias Andrew resident of Barangay Amsic.

The suspects were caught in the act of selling an unlicensed firearm worth Php 5,000.00 to an undercover police operative. Confiscated during the operation were a 9mm pistol without serial number or trademark, a magazine assembly and five live rounds for the same caliber, a black bag, a .38 caliber SPL revolver with four rounds of ammunition, a black holster, five pieces of boodle money, and one genuine Php 1,000 bill that had been dusted for evidence marking.
The operation was initiated following intelligence received from a confidential informant through the Regional Intelligence Unit 3 (RIU3), indicating that the suspects were engaged in the rampant sale of unlicensed fi****ms in Angeles City and nearby areas.

Further investigation revealed that alias James has a known history of involvement in various criminal activities, including illegal drug proliferation and robbery holdups, particularly targeting Korean nationals. Meanwhile, alias Andrew had previously been detained at Bahay Pag-asa in 2022 as a Child in Conflict with the Law (CICL) for the crime of statutory r**e, from which he later escaped.

The suspects were apprised of their constitutional rights in a language they fully understood and were transported to the CIDG Angeles CFU office at around 8:00 PM for standard booking procedures. They are currently under temporary detention. Charges for Violation of Section 32, Article 5 of Republic Act 10591, also known as the Comprehensive Law on Fi****ms and Ammunition, in relation to the Omnibus Election Code are being prepared for filing before the Angeles City Prosecutor's Office.
PRESS RELEASE

AUTHORITY: PCOL JOSELITO E VILLAROSA JR, ACD
ACTION OFFICER: PCPT JANICE M LOLARGA
CONTROL NO: 05-05-25-093
DATE: May 05, 2025