Cop guilty of torture, planting evidence

Cop guilty of torture, planting evidence

Patrolman Jefrey Perez was found guilty of torture and planting evidence against drug war victims Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo “Kulot” de Guzman in 2017 — a case that became …

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Probe on police media visits sought

Probe on police media visits sought

On Sunday, lawmakers demanded an investigation into the police “gesture” of visiting the homes of select media professionals, ostensibly out of concern for their safety and wellbeing. According to spokesperson …

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Duterte gives warning, assurance to police

Duterte gives warning, assurance to police

President Rodrigo Duterte issued another warning against the police. “Kaya itong mga pulis, I caution you, mag… Huwag kayong mag-abuso. Huwag kayong mag-duty kung lasing kayo kasi pag… Kayo ang …

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Police kills self by accident while cleaning gun

Police kills self by accident while cleaning gun

A police killed himself and injured his brother by accident after his gun fired while he was cleaning it inside his home in Narra town, Palawan, Tuesday night.

Police Lt. Col. Socrates Faltado, spokesman of Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan) Police identified the victim as Police Corporal Melvin Castillo Rios, 37, assigned in Drug Enforcement Unit (PDEU) in Palawan. Rios’ brother, Roderick, 39, a welder, was rushed to the nearest hospital.

The incident happened at the police’s house at Purok 3, Brgy. Princess Urduja, Narra of the said province. Rios was cleaning his service firearm as his brother watched when the gun fired by accident.

Faltado said the victim was shot in his temple while his brother suffered a gunshot wound to the chin.

The victims were rushed to the hospital, but the cop was declared dead-on-arrival.

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