Investigators have so far no solid lead in the As Gonno arson that led to the death of a Chinese couple, but they are looking into a possible link in the recent arrest of seven persons for alleged distribution of methamphetamine or \u201cice.\u201d<\/p>\n
In a news briefing on Friday, Department of Public Safety Commissioner James Deleon Guerrero disclosed that they had interviewed some persons pertaining to the As Gonno double homicide, but that there\u2019s no solid lead yet that will help them solve the case.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero also stated that when the As Gonno incident happened, they looked into a possible link with the recent arrest of five Chinese nationals and two locals for \u201cice\u201d distribution charges.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we are not prepared at this point of time to share what we\u2019re doing specifically about it and what are the results of that,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Police have classified the death of Guo Huang Xu and his wife, Qing Xiu Zheng, as a double homicide. The two reportedly died due to smoke inhalation as a result of the fire that razed their house to the ground in a farm in As Gonno Sunday night.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero said that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Drug Enforcement Administration Task Force are helping the department.<\/p>\n
He said ATF and DEA Task Force\u2019s involvement is focused on the analysis of some of the forensic evidence as well as collection and preservation of evidence that were taken from the crime scene.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero said the DEA\u2019s involvement was particularly because they also looked into a possible link with the recent arrest of seven alleged drug dealers.<\/p>\n
The commissioner said they need the public\u2019s help to cooperate with law enforcement and with the Commonwealth Bureau of Investigation on whatever information they have pertaining to the double homicide.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn particular we request the assistance, most specifically from the Chinese community who are out there. If they have any type of information whatsoever pertaining to that particular incident, whether it is something they\u2019re hearing as a rumor or whatever tips they may have, to please contact the Commonwealth Bureau of Investigation and offer such information,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He said the cooperation of the Chinese community is absolutely critical in resolving cases that involve someone within their community.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero said for those who want to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 234-7272.<\/p>\n
He said they have been working with the Chinese Consulate Office in Los Angeles in making sure that the victims\u2019 family is notified about the incident.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero said the relatives of the victims are on Saipan and have been assisting the investigators.<\/p>\n
Deleon Guerrero declined to cite specific details but said they discovered some things at the crime scene that prompted them to classify the case as a homicide. He said that mentioning details would compromise the investigation because of the many things that only the assailants would know.<\/p>\n
CBI chief Fire Lt. Kevin Aldan said they could not disclose which part of the house the couple\u2019s bodies were found.<\/p>\n
Right now, Aldan said, they are very careful with giving out information because the investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n
As to the many unsolved homicide cases involving Chinese nationals, Deleon Guerrero admitted that when it comes to citizens of the People\u2019s of Republic of China, crime solving is quite difficult.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe fact of the matter is, throughout the years we\u2019ve been investigating cases such as this, they\u2019re not as forthcoming in terms of providing information to law enforcement. I can only speculate on the reasons why that is,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The commissioner said they need the Chinese community\u2019s cooperation because there are a lot of Chinese victims.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m hoping that members of the Chinese community begin to trust the department to be able to take action against anyone responsible for crimes such as this,\u201d he said. \u201cThe reality of the situation is this: As long as the community stays silent about incidents like this, then you cannot really truly expect much from the police to be able to come to a resolution.\u201d<\/p>\n
Another issue is the language barrier, Deleon Guerrero said, adding that the department needs to be more diverse in their personnel.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe need people from other ethnic background so we can understand the culture,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He disclosed, though, that the DPS Special Homicide Activity Resolution Partnership, a team tasked to work on unsolved homicide cases, is still active with three investigators.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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