Police Files

Diver nabbed

A 24-year-old diver was caught spearfishing off the seawaters of Maribago last Saturday.

Philip Bryan Genovia of sitio Buyong was detained at the Lapu-Lapu police station for violating a city ordinance prohibiting spearfishing in the area near the Kontiki Drop in barangay Maribago.

“As a diver he knew it was a violation to use a spear gun as it would harm the fish and the corals,” said Andy Berame of the head of Lapu-Lapu City’s Coastal Law Enforcement Task Force.

Violators of the ordinance will be detained and fined P1,500./Correspondent Norman Mendoza

Talisay burglary

Burglars struck at the house of an overseas worker last Sunday in Coastal View Subdivision, barangay San Roque, Talisay City.

The thieves fled with at least P58,000 worth of cash and valuables.

Ranillo Barino, 48, reported the burglary to police. He said that he left with his family on a trip and returned last Sunday to discover the theft. He said he lost P8,000 cash; jewelry amounting to P12,000, .45 caliber pistol worth P20,000 and .38 revolver amounting to 18,000.

Police were still investigating the incident./Correspondent Gabriel C. Bonjoc

Body in room

A man was found dead inside his rented room in Lumapas building, barangay Mantuyong, Mandaue City last Sunday.

Police identified the body as that of Boyet Gravino.

The building’s caretaker called the police after he smelled a foul odor inside Gravino’s room.

Police were still investigating if there was foul play involved in Gravino’s death/REporter Jucell Cuyos