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Eastern Visayas fugitive arrested in Valenzuela over child abuse charges
Police arrested a 44-year-old man from Northern Samar in Valenzuela City on Tuesday in connection with alleged sexual offenses involving a minor. The suspect was among the region's most wanted individuals.
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A 44-year-old resident of Biri, Northern Samar, was taken into custody during a joint police operation in Valenzuela City on Tuesday over allegations of sexual abuse involving a child. The arrest was conducted along Tatalon Street in Barangay Ugong.
According to police reports, the suspect was listed as the eighth most wanted person in Eastern Visayas prior to his apprehension. Law enforcement authorities coordinated across multiple police units to locate and arrest the individual.
The suspect remains in police custody pending investigation and the filing of appropriate charges. Further details regarding the case and the alleged victim were not immediately disclosed.