Avon Sogod Branch Robbed
The Avon Sogod branch was burglarized here by unidentified robbers who destroyed the padlocks of its roll-up steel and glass doors. A police team led by police officer Richard Alvero who investigated the case claimed the crooks who ransacked the store ran off with a large amount of Avon products and cash of still undetermined value.

Lola killed road accident
BARANGAY, MARIA CLARA, MAASIN CITY- Seventy year old Esperanza Gaviola Bandibas was killed here when she was hit by a multi-cab while crossing the national road carrying a bundle of firewood she had collected for their dirty kitchen. Bandibas who was seriously injured was rushed to the Provincial Hospital but died several days later from her wounds. The driver, Carlito Malunas, who voluntarily reported his involvement in the incident to the police was later released after promising to pay for the medical bills and funeral expenses resulting from the victim’s death.

Van cripples 6-year old
LIB-OG, MAASIN CITY – Six year old Jhomel Baraquel suffered a broken leg here when he was sideswiped by a van while crossing the street. The driver, Diosdado Cabellion Barcos, a 49 year old resident of Higuloan, Baybay Leyte reported the accident at the city police station. In his statement Barcos said he was on his way to Hilongos Leyte when he saw the young boy peeping from the back side of a 12 wheel delivery truck which was parked along the national highway when the boy suddenly ran across the road.

The case was settled amicably when the driver agreed to pay for the boy’s hospital expenses.

Knock Out Punch Kills Man
SOGOD – A police team led by Police officer Efren Tradio arrested 33 year old motorcab driver Edilberto Basan Dinaguit in connection with the death of 43 year old Rodolfo Togonon Tismo, a resident of Barangay Pandan here. Witnesses claim the victim who was punched in the face fell and hit the pavement hard, and although he was rushed to the District Hospital, had died before reaching it.

Stabbed But Alive
MALITBOG - Manuel Capilitan a 23 year old resident of Barangay Iba was stabbed in the chest here by his friend Edgardo Pejoto.
The victim was rushed to Salvacion Oppus Yniguez Memorial Hospital where he is reportedly recovering. Witnesses claim the two had a long standing grudge against each other.

Wanted : Beer Thief
MAASIN CITY – Attorney Miguelito Lao, the distributor of San Miguel products in the city, told police that a man wearing a raincoat had broken into his warehouse and had stolen 44 cases of San Miguel Grande. Police are now monitoring stores which may be selling the stolen items, but there are doubts if they can catch the thief, since the evidence had probably been liquidated.

Man gunned to death
SOGOD TOWN – A 26 year old laborer was shot dead here with a still unknown firearm. Witnesses claim the victim died before reaching the hospital. Police indentified the victim as 26 year old Renson Mantilla Batistil alias “Titing” who sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the body.

Police have already arrested 45 year old Henry Amparo who witnesses and police assets claim handed the murder weapon to his 13 year old son Kevin who fled the crime scene afterwards. Investigators believe the shooting was caused by a misunderstanding,which must have been quite serious since the suspect was shot 4 times.

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