By Felipe V. Celino
ROXAS CITY, Capiz – A 23-year-old man charged for violation of Republic Act 7610 (Special Protection of Children Against Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act) was arrested Thursday morning at Barangay Puti-an, Cuartero, Capiz.
Marjun Aranda of said place was arrested on orders of Roxas City Regional Trial Court Branch 14 Judge Faustino B. Roxas Jr. on July 30, 2020.
The court recommended a PHP120,000 bail for his temporary liberty.
He is presently detained at the custodial facility of Cuartero Municipal Police Station.
Meanwhile, police ruled out foul play in the death of a 25-year-old man who was found dead inside their house Monday night at Barangay Casanayan, Pilar, Capiz.
Police Corporal Jaypee Tomogda, Pilar Municipal Police Station investigator, said Rico (not his real name) was found hanging inside their house.
Rico was declared dead at Jesus M. Colmenares District Hospital in Balasan, Iloilo.
Prior to the incident, the victim was last seen drinking liquor with his father and neighbors which lasted until 8PM.
Rico’s live-in partner later looked for him as they were about to have their supper.
According to his live-in partner, Rico was always mentioning the name of his former girlfriend whenever he was drunk.
