CNMI DPS investigates possible homicide

07/28/2025 - “Officers are investigating a possible homicide case in the village of San Antonio,” according to CNMI Department of Public Safety Public Information Officer Adrian Pangelinan.

Pangelinan provided these details on Sunday:

On the afternoon of July 26, 2025, at approximately 3:55 p.m., officers responded to a residence in the village of San Antonio following a call for assistance. Upon arrival, they discovered an elderly woman who had passed away.

Family members reported that they last spoke with her a few days ago. Earlier that day (July 26), they checked in on her but believed she was still resting, so they planned to return at a later time.

When the family member returned to check on her again, they found her unresponsive and immediately contacted the authorities.

The victim was transported to CHCC and was pronounced deceased at 7:25 p.m. The police department is actively investigating this incident as a homicide and is reaching out to the public for assistance.

If anyone has any information, no matter how minor it may seem, please consider contacting the DPS Criminal Investigation Division office at 670-664-9042. For those wishing to remain anonymous, please reach out to the CNMI Crime Stoppers hotline at 670-234-7272 (PARA).

The Department of Public Safety extends its heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time and appreciates the community's support and understanding.