According to the report of PBGEN WARREN F DE LEON, Director, IMEG, at about 6:20 PM of February 1, 2024, joint operatives of Team 2, Luzon Field Unit-IMEG (Lead Unit) together with Cordon Municipal Police Station, Isabela Police Provincial Office (PPO), PRO 2 served a warrant of arrest at the office of Cordon Municipal Police Station, Brgy. Magsaysay, Cordon, Isabela against PCpl Joefren C Marcelo (Active PNP Member), for violation of RA 9262 “Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004.”

The operation stemmed from the WOA issued by Hon. Edmar P. Castillo, Sr., Executive Judge, Regional Trial Court, Branch 11, Tuao, Cagayan, dated January 30, 2024 for violation of R.A. 9262 (Violence Against Women and their Children Act of 2004) with bail recommended amounting to PhP72,000.00.

As a backgrounder, the WOA emanated from the complaint of his former girlfriend identified as Rachell Jurado of legal age, married and a resident of Rizal, Cagayan for non-support of their children.

The aforesaid accused is currently detained at Cordon Municipal Police Station, Isabela PPO, PRO 2 for documentation prior to the return of warrant to the issuing court.

“Hindi kukunsintihin ng PNP-IMEG ang mga ganitong imoral na gawain kaya nananawagan ang aming hanay na huwag mag atubili na magsumbong sa aming himpilan” PBGEN DE LEON also stated.###