(Filed by Ahikam Pasion)

Pump attendant arrested for alleged theft in San Manuel

A pump attendant at a San Manuel gas station was arrested after an internal audit revealed a P6,612 shortage in his sales remittances from November 8 to 25. The station’s HR officer filed the complaint after noticing discrepancies in collections, later supported by a co-worker who said he saw the attendant handing money to an unidentified person on November 20 using funds from daily sales.

The findings raised doubts about the suspect’s handling of customer payments, prompting management to bring the case to the police. The 28-year-old attendant, whose name was withheld, is now detained at the San Manuel Police Station as investigators prepare to file a charge of qualified theft against him.

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Fisherman missing after solo trip at sea

A fisherman from Bani, Pangasinan has been reported missing after failing to return from a solo fishing trip before dawn on November 24. Charlie Balmonte Rivera, 40, of Sitio Olanen, Barangay Dacap Sur, left home at around 1:00 a.m. but has not been seen or heard from since. His wife, Catherine Notarte Rivera, said he went out alone on his small boat and never made it back.

Rivera was last seen wearing a sky-blue shirt with the print “Raven Carl Rheana” and jogging pants. He is 5’4” to 5’6” tall, medium-complexioned and slender. The family and local authorities are appealing for public assistance. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Bani Police Station at 0998-598-5097 or Catherine at 0947-648-9692.

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Senior dies in San Fabian hit-and-run

A 65-year-old woman from San Fabian was killed after she was hit by a speeding red car while walking along the roadside. Police said the vehicle overtook another car on the right side before striking the victim, who was rushed to a hospital but was declared dead on arrival. Instead of helping, the driver reportedly reversed and sped away, leaving the woman bleeding on the road.

A hot pursuit operation was launched, leading to the voluntary surrender of the suspect, a 44-year-old OFW from Caba, La Union, who turned himself in to Santo Tomas Police. He and his vehicle were brought to the San Fabian Police Station for documentation. Authorities said he is facing charges of reckless imprudence resulting in homicide and violation of hit-and-run provisions.

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Tricycle driver killed in 3-vehicle collision

A 28-year-old tricycle driver was killed in a three-vehicle crash in Alaminos City late on November 23. The victim, Arnold Natividad, reportedly swerved into the opposite lane and collided head-on with an oncoming passenger vehicle, causing a violent impact that pinned and dragged his tricycle.

The wreck also struck another tricycle following behind. Natividad was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead on arrival. The other drivers and passengers sustained only minor injuries, according to police.

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Laborer nabbed in San Carlos drug ops

A 38-year-old construction worker from Malasiqui was arrested in a buy-bust operation by San Carlos City police and PDEA Region 1, yielding two sachets of suspected shabu weighing about 0.7 grams and valued at ₱4,760. Authorities also seized marked and boodle money, a cellphone, and the suspect’s motorcycle.

Police said the suspect was immediately taken into custody and now faces charges under the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb drug activity in San Carlos and nearby towns.

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Man stabbed while pacifying sibling’s quarrel

A 35-year-old man was hospitalized after being stabbed while trying to stop a confrontation involving his younger brother during a drinking session in Dagupan City. Police said the victim and his 33-year-old brother were drinking with a friend when the 31-year-old suspect, who was at a nearby table, suddenly confronted the victim’s brother for still-unknown reasons.

When the victim intervened, the suspect allegedly drew an 11-inch kitchen knife and stabbed him. The injured man was rushed to the hospital, while responding officers recovered the weapon at the scene. The suspect was arrested and is now detained at the Dagupan City Police Office, where charges are being prepared.