Sample of Affidavit of Witness
Sample of Affidavit of Witness
AFFIDAVIT OF WITNESS
01. I was present and personally saw that accused, Diosdado Torregosa y
Taghoy, committed the crime of Highway Robbery with Intimidation Against Persons
against the victim Tirso Cruz;
02. I am fully aware of the events that transpired on August 22, 2006,
particularly at Barangay Panghagban.
03. That on the aforementioned date and time, I witnessed the robbery
incident involving a delivery track owned by Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, driven by
the salesman Tirso Cruz.
04. That I observed two armed masked individuals flagging down the said
delivery track, subsequently declaring a hold-up and robbing the
salesman.
05. That despite the ordeal, the victims, including the salesman and his
companions, remained unharmed.
06. That I cooperated with the authorities, specifically the Buenavista, Police,
Station, during the hot pursuit operation led by COP P/INSP EFIPANIO
ACOGIFO and his team, which resulted in the apprehension of one of the
suspects, Diosdado Torregosa y Taghot, in Barangay Lubang.
08. That I willingly and truthfully provide this affidavit to assist in the legal
proceedings against Diosdado Torregosa y Taghoy and any other
individuals involved in the aforementioned crimes.
I executed this affidavit to attest the truthfulness of the foregoing facts and to
support the filing of Criminal Cases against Diosdo Torregosa y Taghoy for violations of
Highway Robbery with Intimidation Against Persons.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have personally examined the herein affiants and I
am satisfied that they voluntarily executed and understood their given affidavit.
Republic of the Philippines
City of Tagbilaran ) S.S.
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5. That during the pursuit operation, one of the suspects, later identified as Diosdo
Torregosa y Taghoy, was apprehended at Barangay Lubang, Buenavista, Bohol.
The suspect was positively identified by the victims as one of the perpetrators of
the robbery.
8. That I attest to the truthfulness of the foregoing statements and affirm that they
are based on my personal knowledge and investigation conducted by Buenvista
Police Station.
9. That I executed this affidavit to attest the truthfulness of the foregoing fact sand
to support the filing of criminal case against Diosdao Torregosa y Taghoy of
Highway Robbery with Intimidation Against Persons.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand below this___th day of August 2006,
in the City of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines.
COP P/INSP EFIPANIO ACOGIDO
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this___ th day of September 2006, in the City
of Tagbilaran, Bohol, Philippines. Further, I certify that I personally examined the herein
affiant that he voluntarily executed and fully understood his statements.
Republic of the Philippines )
City of Tagbilaran ) S.S.
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AFFIDAVIT OF VICTIM/S
01. I am the victim of the robbery incident that occurred on August 22, 2006, in
Barangay Panghagban, Buenavista, Bohol. My name is Tirso Cruz, and I was employed
as a salesman for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company at the time of the incident.
02. On the mentioned date and time, while driving the Pepsi Cola delivery truck
bound for Tubigon Municipality, the vehicle was stopped by two armed masked
individuals. The suspects declared a hold-up, brandishing firearms and threatening us
with violence if we did not comply with their demands. They forcibly took approximately
18,000 in cash, which was the collection money from our sales, and fled the scene on a
motorcycle.
03. During the robbery, I observed one of the suspects closely and can positively
identify him as Diosdao Torregosa. I am certain oh his identity based on his physical
features and mannerism during the commission of the crime.
04. The robbery has caused me significant distress and fear for my safety and of my
colleagues. It has also resulted in financial loss for both the company and myself
personally.
05. I urge the authorities to pursue legal actionagainst the perpetrators to ensure the
justice is served and to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future. Further I
declare that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
I executed this affidavit to attest the truthfulness of the foregoing facts and to support the
filing of Criminal Cases against Diosdo Torregosa y Taghoy for violations of Highway
Robbery with Intimidation Against Persons.
TIRSO CRUZ
Affiant
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me this___th day of September 2006 in the City
of Tagbilaran, Bohol.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have personally examined the herein affiants and I am
satisfied that they voluntarily executed and understood their given affidavit.
Republic of the Philippines
NATIONAL POLICE COMMISSION
PHILLIPINE NATIONAL POLICE
BOHOL POLICE PROVINCIAL OFFICE
Camp Dagohoy, Tagbilaran City
MEMORANDUM:
I. References:
a) Spot Report Cite BIISB 08-23-47 dtd 24 Aug 2006
b) Memo fm C, RIID dated 18 September 2006.
IV. ASSESSMENT/FINDINGS:
In the course of further investigation conducted, it was found out that
suspect Diosdado Torregosa had also perpetrated two other highway
robberies in the municipalities of Getafe and Talibon. The victims positively
identified him when he was presented to them. Among the robbery hold-up
incidents perpetrated by the suspect were; the robbery hold-up victimizing
Reynaldo Lending collector Ariel Ibaoc that happened on or about 091400
Jun 2006 at Bgy Tanhaligue ,Talibon, Bohol; amdthe robbery hold-up
victimizing Delilah Incon that happened on or about 051745 August 2006 at
Bgy Campao Oriental , Getafe, Bohol. Both cases were already filed in court.
V. RECOMMENDATIONS:
COMPLAINT COMPLAINT
I. AFFIDAVITS:
1. Tirso Cruz
2. Victor Dela Cerna
3. And others.
II. EXHIBITS:
1. Medico-Legal Certificate
2. Certification issued by the Barangay Captain
3. And others
ERLINDE A BANTUGAN, RC
P/INSP PNP
INVESTIGATION OFFICER
Approved for filling:
MEMORANDUM:
MEMORANDUM
1. References:
a) Initial Report re Highway Robbery with same subject as above dated;
b) Progress Report dated September 22, 2006
2. That on August 22, 2006 at about 12:00 PM, this office received information that
one Tirso Cruz with his three (3) truck boys were robbed by two (2) armed
masked wearing persons. That on their way bound to the municipality of Tubigon,
were flogged by suspects and at gun point and declared hold-up.
3. COP P/INSP EFIPANIO ACOGIDO together with PO3 Tito Troadio, PO2
Rommel Petecio, PO2 Jodel Torregosa and PO2 Constantine Polinar, conducted
deep investigation and find out primary suspect. With that preliminary
investigation, Questioning and Interrogation of the suspect has done. Through
Questioning and Interrogating suspect admit his guilt.
4. The suspect was one Diosdado Torregosa y Taghoy, 29 years old, single, and
temporarily residing at Barangay Lubang, Buenavista, Bohol. The crime
happened due to personal issues and intentions.