The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Thursday said two cops were arrested for causing public disturbance and damaging some properties inside a bar on Commonwealth Avenue, Barangay Holy Spirit early Wednesday morning.
“This prompted the complainants to report the incident, leading to a swift response from Police Station 14 and the subsequent arrest of the involved officers,” the QCPD said in a statement.
“Their firearms have been confiscated, as the case has been turned over to the Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit (CIDU) for further investigation and the filing of appropriate charges,” it added.
Citing initial investigation, the QCPD said the two cops were allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) in a separate statement said the corporal and patrolman are currently assigned at the Warrant Section of Holy Spirit Police Station.
“The two suspects…entered the KTV bar around 1:00 a.m. allegedly under the influence of alcohol. Witnesses stated that they ordered multiple bottles of beer and began to create disturbances shortly after,” the NCRPO said.
“At approximately 2:00 a.m., the officers reportedly began throwing ice cubes at waiters and other customers. In the course of their unruly behavior, they damaged a glass painting frame and their actions caused alarm and panic that forced customers to vacate the premises,” it added.
Complaints for alarm and scandal as well as malicious mischief were filed against the two cops, according to the NCRPO.
The QCPD stressed that misconduct, abuse of authority, and any behavior unbecoming of a police officer will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
If the allegations are proven true, the QCPD said criminal and administrative sanctions will be pursued without delay.
“The QCPD stands resolute in its commitment to uphold the highest standards of integrity, discipline, and professionalism,” the QCPD said.
“We assure the public that we will take decisive action to maintain the trust entrusted to us, ensuring full accountability and zero tolerance for misconduct within our ranks,” it added. —VAL, GMA Integrated News
