The Sub-Station 2 commander in Caloocan and two arresting personnel are now facing criminal charges of arbitrary detention, perjury, and incriminatory machinations in connection with the case of a certain Manuel Jazul, according to Northern Police District chief Brig. Gen. Jerry Protacio.
In a press conference at NPD headquarters in Caloocan City, Col. Joey Goforth, city police chief, said he filed a perjury case before the prosecutor’s office against the three officers, including the substation commander.
Jazul and Jayson dela Rosa were allegedly held without proper record and claimed irregularities in their arrest and detention.
“We charged them with perjury, for the commander and the two officers. Arbitrary detention because of the imprisonment for several days, and incriminatory machination for the filing of a wrong case,” Goforth said. The NPD announced that the commander and his four subordinates were relieved of their posts. Vince Lopez
Protacio assured the public that erring policemen will be held accountable. He also ordered the removal of detention cells in police substations across Caloocan. “We will file charges and imprison those guilty officers,” he stressed.
According to Goforth, Jazul was initially arrested for trespassing, but the homeowner refused to press charges. Despite this, police alleged a gambling violation under Presidential Decree 1602. Vince Lopez
