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City PNP files charges against murder suspect
Published on June 4, 2006 by The Bohol Chronicle

The Tagbilaran City Police has filed charges on Friday against Christopher Buslon a suspect in the killing of Nelson Pacatang last April 30.

Buslon was nabbed by police authorities last May 30 in barangay Dusita, Sierra-Bullones after receiving a tip from the Bohol Detention and Rehabilitation Center (BDRC) in Cabawan. Buslon was reportedly sighted on several occasions driving a motorcycle with the same description of that which was owned by murder victim Pacatang.

The suspect, after having been turned over to the Tagbilaran City police for investigation, was later released from detention last May 31 even as he had disclosed having witnessed one Roneo Busalanan, alias Aloy, as the one who stabbed Pacatang to death.

According to city PNP chief S/Insp. Jacinto Cesar, they had to release the suspect since they do not have corroborating evidence to justify the detention of Buslon. Cesar also cited that in the absence of a complainant they could not detain the suspect beyond 36 hours as they would be liable for arbitrary detention.

It may be recalled that the lifeless body of Nelson Pacatang, 26, a habal-habal driver residing in Dampas was found dumped with seven stab wounds in barangay Cabawan, this city, on April 30, the city’s vesper day.

Police had since been in hot pursuit of the perpetrators of said crime.

Based on police investigations, Buslon admitted having witnessed Busalanan stabbing Pacatang seven times. Later he took the motorcycle of the victim with Busalanan riding on the backseat.

In an interview with the Chronicle, SPO3 David Niluag said they had already filed charges of murder and carnapping against Buslon last Friday. He added that the suspect would be given a chance to submit his counter-affidavit in the preliminary investigation with the city prosecutor’s office.

However, if Buslon refuses to appear in the preliminary investigation, the case will be elevated to the proper court where he will be given notice for arraignment.

SPO3 Niluag, however, bared that police operatives are closely monitoring the whereabouts of Buslon. Should he refuse to appear in court, they could readily seize him upon issuance of a warrant for his arrest.

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