A 34-year-old man listed as Metro Manila’s 10th Most Wanted Person was apprehended by local police during a targeted anti-criminality operation on Thursday morning, October 1.
The suspect, alias “Jay-Jay,” an upholstery maker residing in Barangay Nangka, Marikina City, was cornered around 8:20 AM by operatives from the Marikina City Police Station’s Warrant and Subpoena Unit.
The arrest was executed as part of the Philippine National Police’s Simultaneous Anti-Criminality Law Enforcement Operations (SACLEO).
Officers served an arrest warrant issued on September 25, 2026, by the Regional Trial Court Branch 168 in Marikina City.
The suspect faces formal charges for Statutory Acts of Lasciviousness under Article 336 of the Revised Penal Code, with court-recommended bail set at ₱108,000.
Eastern Police District (EPD) Director Police Brigadier Roman C. Arugay commended the arresting team’s swift execution.
“Our police force remains vigilant in hunting down individuals who evade justice. The arrest of this high-ranking wanted person demonstrates our commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that offenders are held accountable,” Arugay said.
Police confirmed that body-worn cameras and recording devices were utilized during the operation to ensure compliance with operational protocols.
Following a standard medical examination at the Amang Rodriguez Memorial Medical Center, the suspect was placed in the Marikina City Police Station custodial facility while awaiting formal court disposition.
