Elderly man attacks tenant for stealing pugua

by Mindy Aguon

Guam - An 86-year-old man was arrested by the Guam Police after slashing one of his tenants he believes was stealing his betel nuts. The victim told police she went to her landlord's home to drop off coconuts but an argument ensued after he accused her of stealing his pugua.

Juan Torres is accused of swinging a machete leaving a four-inch cut on the woman's neck and another gash on her arm. He faces charges of aggravated assault and possession and use of a deadly weapon in the commission of a felony.