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Negros fugitive arrested in Nueva Ecija for child sexual abuse
Police in Nueva Ecija have apprehended a high-profile suspect wanted in Negros Occidental for the alleged sexual abuse of his minor stepdaughter. The arrest marks a significant development in a case that placed the man among the region's most wanted individuals.
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Officers from the Police Regional Office Negros Island Region (PRO NIR) arrested the suspect, identified by the alias "Sid," on Tuesday, October 27. The 46-year-old man, whose registered address is listed as Sitio Tan-ayan in Barangay Nangka, Bayawan City, was taken into custody in Nueva Ecija following an operation coordinated between regional police units.
The suspect ranked as the fourth most wanted person in the Negros Island Region prior to his arrest. He faces allegations of sexually abusing a minor stepdaughter, according to police reports.
The PRO NIR has not released additional details regarding the timeline of the alleged abuse or the specific circumstances leading to the suspect's apprehension in Nueva Ecija. The case remains under investigation, with authorities preparing charges against the detainee.
The arrest demonstrates continued law enforcement efforts to locate and apprehend high-profile fugitives across the region, particularly those accused of crimes against children. The suspect is currently in police custody pending further legal proceedings.