THE City Government of San Fernando commended on Monday, February 19, Monico B. Sta. Ana of the Traffic Management Division under the Public Order and Safety Coordinating Office for his exemplary contribution in the immediate arrest of a robbery suspect.
The robbery happened in a beauty product store along B. Mendoza Street, Barangay Sto. Rosario Poblacion, in the City of San Fernando.
The arrest showed Sta. Ana’s extra mile of serving the Fernandino community, which showcases his dedication, said officials.
Sta. Ana, along with Senior Police Officer 1 Jaime Fredeluces Jr., Police Officer 1 Eric Ronald Garcellano, and Police Officer 3 Pablito Estoque Jr. responded to a robbery at Beauche International Beauty Product on January 27.
They arrested Paul Lawrence Aragon Baun, a resident of Floridablanca town.
Earlier, eight police officers in the City of San Fernando were recognized by the local government, through its City Police Station, for their diligent efforts and timely response in different crime incidents reported in January.
Police Officer (PO) 3 Edwin Abad, PO2 Rio Basilio and PO2 Dandy Garcia were awarded for arresting Bulgarian national Ivaylo Sashov Galabov, for ATM skimming on January 3 at the vicinity of BPI Family Bank in Barangay San Agustin.
On the same day, two minors were also arrested after being caught in the act of dismantling carnapped motorcycles at the tail dike in Barangay San Pedro Cutud.
The successful operation was conducted by Fredeluces Jr., PO1 Edemjor Podrido, PO1 Jessie Dela Peña, together with Barangay Peace Security officers Rinnie Pacal and Edgardo Casimiro who were also awarded by the local government.
Santiago congratulated all the awardees for their commitment to duty and for their contributions to ensure the safety and security of Fernandinos.
“Ipinagmamalaki ko ang ating mga kapulisan at mga law enforcers dito sa syudad dahil sa kanilang tapat na serbisyong publiko. I guarantee that there are no syndicated crimes in our city,” he said. (JTD)