A 21-year-old construction worker, listed as the Southern Police District’s (SPD) Top 8 district-level most wanted person for October 2026, was captured by local authorities on Tuesday morning, October 13, 2026, in Barangay BF Homes, Parañaque City.
The suspect, identified through the alias “Jojo,” was apprehended at approximately 10:55 A.M. by personnel from the warrant and subpoena section of the Parañaque City Police Station.
The operation was executed by virtue of a warrant of arrest for frustrated murder under Criminal Case No. 2026-0749.
The warrant was issued on September 16, 2026, by Presiding Judge of the Regional Trial Court Branch 295 in Parañaque City, with a recommended bail set at ₱200,000.
During the arrest, law enforcement officers informed the suspect of his constitutional rights in Tagalog, a language he fully understands.
He is currently being held at the Parañaque City Police Station custodial facility pending the formal return of the warrant to the issuing court.
Southern Police District Director Police Brigadier General Rodel A. Pastor lauded the operating team, highlighting the district’s unwavering campaign to bring fugitives to justice.
“The arrest of wanted persons is an important step in upholding the rule of law. We will continue to pursue those with standing warrants of arrest while ensuring that every operation is conducted in accordance with established procedures and respect for individual rights,” PBGen. Pastor stated.
