The Angeles City Police Offic (ACPO) arrested two individuals for illegal possession of firearm in Barangay Sapang Bato, Angeles City on Sunday.
PCapt. Agnes Nolasco identified the two as Ruel Acosta,34 years old, married, security guardand resident of Purok 1 West, Brgy Sapang Bato, Angeles City; and Larvin Collorad, 29years old, widow, security guard and resident of #1218 12thSt., Brgy Lakandula, Mabalacat City, Pampanga.
Nolasco said an unidentified resident reported to the Barangay Hall of Sapang Bato the two suspects who were riding a motorcycle were firing a gun aimlessly along Purok 6, Miller St., Brgy. Sapang Bato causing panic among residents.
The barangay officials immediately asked the assistance of Police Station 5 which deployed personnel to investigate the incident. Based on the CCTV footage, the suspects fired several times pointing on the ground. They were located in their apartment along Purok 1 West, Barangay Sapang Bato, Angeles City.
Recovered from the suspects were one caliber .38 special revolver with serial no. ZE394505 loaded with one live ammunition and six spent shells.
The suspects were brought to Police Station 5 and charge of illegal possession of firearm is being readied against them at the Angeles City Prosecutors office.