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POLICE BRIEFS
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Posted on Mar 15 2001
Drunk dares man to a duel
A drunken male who attempted to pick a fight with a drinking mate Tuesday night ended up spending the night in jail, remanded for charges of disturbing the peace in a residence in Chalan Kanoa.
Police said yesterday 47-year-old Romulo Rollon Jimelo was arrested based complaints that he tried to beat up a 49-year-old Filipino male for no apparent reason.
In police interview with the victim, it was learned that the suspect was in a drinking spree with his buddies when he suddenly felt the urge to engage in a sparring match.
The victim further stated that the suspect had bluntly asked for a fight.
In initiating what could have been a violent encounter, Mr. Jimelo reportedly secured the infant he carried on his arms to a friend next to him at the drinking table.
Police quoted the victim saying the suspect had expressed desire to “kill” him.
Before the situation could go out of control, the victim immediately called for police assistance.
When authorities arrived at the scene, the suspect was arrested and transported to the detention facility.
Thieves on the run
A pair of male thieves who apparently operate by a vehicle on standby are suspects behind a robbery incident in Western Garapan, victimizing two Japanese tourists who were walking south of Remington’s Night Club Tuesday evening.
DPS spokesperson Cecil Celes said yesterday the Japanese nationals in their early 20s were taking a stroll on the beach across the night spot when an individual from behind grabbed the lady’s brown purse.
Inside the bag were $30 to $40 in cash, a bus pass, a guide book, and a $300-worth camera, police said.
The victims told police the suspect swiftly ran towards a car with its engine running that was parked towards the highway, apparently in a getaway position.
Luckily, the Japanese pair was quick to jot down the license plate of the speeding vehicle.
Police are still running an investigation that will point to the purse-snatchers.
