Julia Christine Botin

Baron Geisler detained, released after paying fine for drunkenness

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Annie Perez

ABS-CBN News

<p>Actor Baron Geisler was detained for a few hours in Cebu, after he was arrested by authorities for allegedly violating a local ordinance on drunkenness last February 22.</p><p>Mandaue City Police Office Spokesperson Police LtCol. Mercy Villaro said that the actor was drinking with some family members and friends when local police received a call about an incident involving Geisler.</p><p>“Our Canduman Police Station received a call na nagwawala siya,” said Villaro in a phone interview.</p><p>He was then arrested by police officers who arrived in the area.</p><p>Geisler was taken into custody for violating City Ordinance No. 11-2008-434 or drunkenness. </p><p>Villaro added that both parties settled and Geisler was released at around 6pm. </p><p>“He paid a fine of P500,” added Villaro.</p><p>ABS-CBN is reaching out to Geisler for his comment.</p><p>In his Facebook post on Monday, February 24, Geisler finally broke his silence, saying he is okay and is seeking legal advice. However, the actor did not say what issue he was referring to.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740369692018479913974_653039217257018_2211737862030753216_n.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><div><strong>FROM THE ARCHIVES:</strong></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KQa_cPcMfC4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xTcZlprpmXA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FxPN6qi1luY?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/F96bmb0Iuok?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>Actor Baron Geisler was detained for a few hours in Cebu, after he was arrested by authorities for allegedly violating a local ordinance on drunkenness last February 22.</p>

Actor Baron Geisler was detained for a few hours in Cebu, after he was arrested by authorities for allegedly violating a local ordinance on drunkenness last February 22.