Vol. 35 No.43
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More arrests in Astumbo case pending

By Trina A. San Agustin
Variety News Staff

THE Guam Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Section continues its investigation into the raid on an Astumbo, Dededo home last month that netted thousands of dollars in alleged stolen items and illegal drugs.
Police said additional arrests are pending in this case.
The alleged stolen items remain in the custody of CIS and will be available for public viewing from May 21 through May 26, according to CIS Lt. Kim Santos.
The viewing will be held in Tiyan, near the CIS offices. Residents are advised to keep up to date with local media for the schedules of the viewing.
Santos advised individuals who were victims of burglary to bring with them to the viewing a proof of ownership or a proof of purchase of the item. She added that bringing such documents along with a police report number would facilitate the release of the items that belong to the resident.
Found among the stolen items were various electronic equipment, high powered tools, pocket bikes, lawn equipment, windows, air-conditioning units and dogs.
Police continue their investigation into the April 19 raid on the Astumbo home of Raymond I. Duenas, 33, and Lourdes Castro Duenas.
The two face charges of theft by receiving stolen property as a second-degree felony and theft by receiving stolen property as a third-degree felony. Originally, the two faced a charge of possession of a schedule two controlled substance but the local courts dropped those.
The two still face drug charges in the United States District Court of Guam. The two recently pleaded not guilty to the charges and will go through a trial with those drug charges there.
Also arrested in connection with this case are Franklin Bamba Atoigue, 36, and Steven Anthony Camacho, 21, of Ordot.