Police in Toledo City arrested a man known locally as the "bad boy" of his neighborhood during a raid on his home Tuesday evening, June 30, 2026, in Sitio Laguna, Barangay Bato. The suspect, Kerwin Kyamko, 31, is now detained at the Toledo City Police Station facing charges for violating Republic Act 10591, the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act.
Search warrant leads to recovery of unlicensed firearm
Intelligence operatives from the Toledo City Police Station executed a search warrant issued by Judge Jeffrey Ocang, Vice Executive Judge of RTC Branch 59 in Toledo City, at Kyamko's residence. During the search, authorities recovered a homemade .38 revolver containing three live rounds of ammunition.
According to police, Kyamko had long been the subject of complaints from neighbors for frequently harassing people in the area and walking around carrying a weapon. The arrest followed an investigation that led to the procurement of the search warrant.
Suspect faces illegal firearms charges
Kyamko is currently in police custody and will face charges under the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, which prohibits the possession of firearms without proper licensing. The case highlights ongoing efforts by local law enforcement to curb illegal firearms and maintain public safety in Toledo City.
