Public Safety
Operation Protektot Y Famagu'on leads to arrest of five men on Guam
Five men were arrested as part of Operation Protektot Y Famagu'on, or "Defender of Children," an undercover law enforcement initiative conducted in Guam from Aug. 22 to Aug. 27 targeting individuals allegedly seeking unlawful sexual contact with minors online.
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Police investigating case involving minor found at Dededo bus stop on Sunday
Police said the minor was found at a bus stop in Dededo. Authorities also confirmed that units responded and met with the reporting person and the minor, noting that Child Protective Services was called to assist during the preliminary investigation.
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Man 'held over' on allegations of sexually assault
"While canvassing the area officers observed a make attired in a black shirt and white pants attempting to conceal himself in the heavily vegetated area from police," the complaint states.
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Cause of fire at former DPHSS building remains under investigation
"I don't have the exact amount at this time. In terms of the response, operations took approximately six hours. Due to the size of the structure and heavy smoke conditions throughout the building, crews had to conduct extensive searches across multiple floors and rooms to ensure no occupants remained inside," GFD Spokesperson Nick Garrido said.
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Administration rejects Moylan's claim that nothing has been done to address abandoned vehicles
"Friday, Aug. 28 was the 240th day of the calendar year and day 331 of the fiscal year. Numbers don’t lie and by any math or measure, other than Doug Moylan’s, there are abandoned vehicles being removed from public and private spaces from Yigo to Merizo at a rate of 1.5 to 2.09 a day, every day, all year long including weekends and holidays," the administration said.
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Man accused in sexual assault case held on $5K cash bail
According to the complaint the woman filed the report with the Guam Police Department on June 8. She told police that she accepted an offer from Edwin Troy Guzman Salonga for a free tattoo two days prior and went to his residence.
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Driver in 2024 Korean tourist murder case receives 15-year sentence
Superior Court Judge John Terlaje handed down the sentence on Friday. Camacho received 10 years for the robbery charge and five years for the Vulnerable Victim Enhancement.
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Moylan warns abandoned vehicle owners of criminal charges, announces amnesty period
"So, these abandoned cars clearly fall within debris refuse that would subject them to a possible felony. That's how we are going to approaching. There's also possible trespassing to government property types of issues, misdemeanor violation. We're going to throw the book at them. We've had it," Moylan said.
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Man charged in Pagat trailhead vehicle break-in, credit card fraud case
"Items purchased by Lujan at Super Happy Mart by stolen bank card was noted to be two 50-pound Jasmine Sunlee Rice which are $38.99 each, one case of butane gas worth $21.99 and four cases of Palm Corned Beef each worth $143.76," the complaint states.
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Woman accused in Dededo machete attack released
Millagracia was charged with aggravated assault as a third-degree felony and released on her personal recognizance.
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GPD Acting Chief defends organizational realignment
"The organizational framework being implemented is substantially based upon the organizational structure developed and signed by the late Chief of Police Stephen Ignacio June 7," Carbullido said.
GPD identifies pedestrian in fatal Anigua Tractor-Trailer Crash
"The operator of the truck then drove westbound and felt a bump toward the back tires, and upon exiting, noticed Rachen lying on his back," GPD said.
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GFD suspends search for missing swimmer, will resume at 'first light'
"Search efforts today were challenged by poor underwater visibility and extremely hazardous water conditions," GFD said.
GFD: search for missing swimmer continues at Gun Beach
As of 9:15 a.m., Monday, the 28-year-old male swimmer last seen without a shirt and wearing multicolored shorts in the Gun Beach area remained missing GFD said there were no changes in the status overnight.
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GPD suspends active search for Robert ‘Berta’ Taimanglo, Missing Person case remains open
"Although active search operations have been suspended, the investigation remains open and the case is not closed. GPD will continue to review any new information or credible leads, and additional search efforts may be considered if new evidence or circumstances arise," GPD said.
Aggravated assault case against Dededo man dismissed without prejudice in Superior Court
A case against a man accused of aggravated assault was dismissed without prejudice in the Superior Court of Guam on Monday, according to the Magistrate Summary Report from the Office of the Attorney General. The affidavit of probable…
Police arrest suspect in Agana Shopping Center theft
With the help of the Agana Shopping Center personnel, the Guam Police Department has arrested the suspect in a retail theft case that occurred at around 2:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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Police identify officer in fatal Yigo motorcycle crash
The Guam Police Department has identified the officer involved in the July 11 fatal auto-motorcycle crash in Yigo as Police Officer I Jayson H. Nedelec.
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Pedestrian struck by 18-wheeler near House of Chin Fe
An 18-wheeler was allegedly involved in an auto pedestrian incident at around 2 p.m. on Wednesday that occurred near House of Chin Fe.
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All four suspects in Yigo killing have arrest records
The four suspects accused in the home invasion and murder of Jesus D. Valle, 72, on July 10 each have an arrest record, according to documents filed by the Office of the Attorney General.
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Yigo home invasion victim died of blunt force trauma
Jesus D. Valle suffered blunt force trauma to the head, leading to his death hours after his Yigo home was invaded July 10 by suspects whom the surviving victim referred to as "the generator guys." A magistrate complaint filed with the…
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Park patrol supervisor arrested on assault allegations
Lt. Anthony Martinez Jr, a Territorial Park Patrol Supervisor has been arrested and charged on allegations that he assaulted a woman known to him and her son.
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Four arrested in deadly Yigo home invasion
The Guam Police Department has arrested four suspects in connection to the home invasion in Takano Subdivision in Yigo that resulted in the death of one of the victims on July 10.
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