Authorities have made a major breakthrough in a high-profile murder case from 2024 with the arrest of a primary suspect in Cavite. The man is accused of involvement in the fatal ambush of a prominent barangay captain association president and his driver in Bulacan.
Dawn Arrest in Tanza Ends Manhunt
In a coordinated early morning operation on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, combined police forces apprehended the suspect. The arrest took place around 3:30 a.m. in Barangay Tres Cruces, Tanza, Cavite. The operation involved personnel from Bulacan police, Cavite police, and criminal investigation units.
The suspect, a 46-year-old resident of Navotas City, was taken into custody based on a no-bail arrest warrant for two counts of murder. During the arrest, law enforcement agents confiscated a Glock 9mm pistol equipped with an optic sight, along with ammunition, from the individual.
Revisiting the 2024 Ambush Slay
The arrest is connected to the violent incident that occurred on October 3, 2024, in Malolos City, Bulacan. The victims were Ramil Capistrano, President of the Bulacan Association of Barangay Captains, and his driver, Shedrick Toribio. Both men were ambushed and killed in the attack, which sent shockwaves through the local community and political circles.
Police Leadership Commends Operatives
Brigadier General Ponce Rogelio Peñones Jr., the Regional Director of Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3), praised the successful operation. He stated that the arrest reflects the unwavering resolve of PRO3 to track down and capture fugitives who are involved in heinous crimes, providing a sense of justice for the victims' families.
The suspect is now under police custody as the investigation into the 2024 murders continues. Authorities are likely to pursue further leads and potentially identify other individuals involved in the planning and execution of the ambush.
