CAGAYAN de Oro City Councilor James Judith on Monday, October 10, said a police outpost and a raise in penalty might discourage people from loitering and drinking liquor at Pelaez Bridge in Taguanao, Indahag, this city.

Judith said this following the apparent hit-and-run incident that killed a 26-year-old man and injured three others at the bridge over the weekend.

Police identified the fatality as Paul John Levita. The three wounded victims were identified as Rufus Levita, 22; Jhane Valerie Canonero, 18; and Prince Lopez, 19.

Authorities are still hunting down the perpetrator identified as Stephen Neri, 27, of Muco, Zayas, Carmen, this city.

Judith said he would urge the committee on public order and safety to convene and invite the local police so the committee can ask what must be done to effectively implement the ordinance that prohibits the drinking of liquor in public places.

He said he would ask the law enforcers if a police outpost is necessary to discourage loitering and drinking at the Pelaez Bridge.

"Patawag ta og committee meeting kay aron mapangutana nato if need ba ang outpost ug unsa pa ang ilang kinahanglan nga ayuda sa syudad kay gitagaan na sila og Fortuner, motor ug gasolina,"Judith said.

He said the bridge in Taguanao falls under the area of responsibility of Police Station 2 in Cogon which is distant from the area.

Judith also emphasized the importance of a consistent beat and mobile patrol to drive away loiterers in the area.

On the other hand, Judith also wants the city council to revisit the 27-year-old ordinance that prohibits the drinking of liquor and other intoxicating beverages in public places.

Judith is proposing an amendment in the penalty clause of the ordinance to raise the fine from P500-P1,500 to P5,000 and an imprisonment of 15-30 days.

"1995 pa ni nga ordinansa so gusto nato amendahan nga patas-an ang multa sa makasupak," he said.