POLICE rearrested on Friday, September 11, a 42-year-old person deprived of liberty (PDL) who escaped from Biliran Provincial Jail in Naval town.
The escapee was identified as Rodulfo Medalla, single, and a resident of Almeria town in the province.
Medalla is facing a criminal case for rape through sexual assault in relation to Republic Act 7610 or Special Protection of Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation and Discrimination Act.
According to Jail Guard Officer Teddy Panis, the PDL had escaped from their detention facility at 10:15 a.m. Friday.
It was found out that the said detainee was having a sunning time around 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Friday before he escaped by rushing to the main entrance gate of the prison facility, police said in a report.
However, a hot pursuit operation led to his rearrest at 11 a.m. at a rice field in Barangay Calumpang, Naval.
Naval Municipal Police station led by Major Michael John Astorga, officer-in-charge, together with Lieutenant Steven Pagtabunan, brought the PDL to Biliran Provincial Hospital for a medical examination prior to his turn-over to the prison guard of Biliran Provincial Jail. (SunStar Philippines)