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Ex-convict allegedly assaults cop and kin
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Posted on Oct 31 2006
A very drunk ex-convict was arrested for allegedly punching a relative, threatening to kill family members, and assaulting a police officer in Tanapag on Sunday.
Joaquin Dela Cruz Cangco, 26, was apprehended for assault and battery, assault, and disturbing the peace.
During a hearing yesterday, Superior Court Associate Judge Ramona V. Manglona imposed a $5,000 cash bail for the defendant’s temporary release.
Manglona set the preliminary hearing for Nov. 9.
Detective Juan M. Santos said preliminary investigation showed that Cangco and some relatives were at a house drinking beer and playing cards.
Cangco was losing his chips and got mad at Ereneo Babauta Dela Cruz. The defendant accused Dela Cruz of cheating and brought up past incidents.
Santos said Cangco became aggressive and belligerent, shouting at Dela Cruz.
Cangco was about to attack Dela Cruz, but another relative intervened. Two other relatives tried to stop Cangco, but the latter allegedly punched one of them in the face.
The three relatives managed to wrestle and restrain the defendant to the ground.
When police officer Peter Aldan responded to the house, he saw the defendant shouting at his family members. Frightened children were also crying.
Cangco shoved Aldan on the chest twice and threatened to kill his family. Aldan, however, managed to cuff him.
A family member told police that Cango was very drunk and was out of control.
Police learned that Cango is still under probation by the U.S. Probation Office.
In November 2000, the federal court sentenced Cangco to four years in prison in connection with his participation in a poker robbery.
Court papers showed that Cangco and four other men robbed Sun Poker of $2,000 after beating up its cashier on Jan. 6, 2000.They also robbed LJ’s Store of $200 after pointing a .22 caliber rifle at the cashier.
All defendants were convicted and subsequently sentenced.
