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Carlos Trazo

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MANILA — Two police officers assigned in Marikina are facing criminal charges of sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness for allegedly molesting a female colleague while on duty inside a patrol vehicle.Eastern Police District (EPD) District Director Brig. Gen. Aden Lagradante said the incident allegedly occurred on August 17 at around 9:30 p.m. in Barangay Sto. Niño, Marikina.The victim, a patrolwoman, was allegedly picked up by the suspects that were also police officers while on duty as they invited the victim for coffee before parking the patrol vehicle in a secluded area where the incident allegedly occurred.“Siyempre ang pinaka-una mag-inform sa akin is the Chief of Police ng Marikina about that incident… na ayun nga may insidente tayo, and it stems from that incident around August 17, at around 9:30 PM ay nangyari ito sa isang policewoman natin na sinakay doon sa mobile, kasama itong dalawang suspek na mga pulis din,” said Lagradante said.“She’s also on duty at that time [of the incident], at dinaanan ng dalawa na sakay ng mobile… niyaya na magkape, but of course, dahil nga may plano sila na gawin ‘yun… nag-park sila somewhere sa Sto. Niño, Marikina… at doon nangyari yung krimen,” Lagradante added.The victim, described as emotionally shaken, initially hesitated to report the incident.“Patrolwoman ito, ibig sabihin lowest rank ito ng PNP natin… masakit malaman na ganun ang nangyari… so now, all we can do is to investigate, and to give justice doon sa biktima and of course, we will make sure na ang dapat managot dito, although of course they are still presumed innocent, but by indications… medyo lumalabas nga na may nagawang hindi tama itong mga akusado,” Lagradante shared.The suspects have been disarmed and placed under restrictive custody.“I gave a directive sa hepe ng Marikina na i-disarm ang mga suspects, at actually, binigyan ko sila ng instruction na i-subject sila sa drug test… and sabihin na natin na we don’t have that detention order because they are still presumed innocent but we want to subject them to restrictive custody para anytime available sila sa investigation…”The victim filed her complaint five days after the incident and underwent a forensic examination the following day.“Five days after na po when the victim decided to have it reported… and the following day, nagpa-examine na siya sa ating District Forensic Group… and of course, mayroong findings ang ating doctor from the examination… and kasama yun sa in-attach nung nagkapa-file ang ating police ng criminal case against the suspects,” Lagradante said.The official acknowledged the emotional toll on the victim and her initial reluctance to pursue charges.“Based sa sinasabi ng ating investigator and coming from the victim herself… siyempre naglalaban sa isip nila yung takot… na kung mag-file ba ay may mangyayari… pero at first, parang gusto niyang patawarin, but huli, nag-prevail yung kagustuhan niya na panindigan at i-file ang corresponding complaint against sa gumawa ng krimen,” Lagradante added.As the investigation continues, the EPD has assured the victim of full support and protection. They also emphasized that any officer found guilty will be held accountable, regardless of rank or assignment.

Two police officers assigned in Marikina are facing criminal charges of sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness for allegedly molesting a female colleague while on duty inside a patrol vehicle.

Two police officers assigned in Marikina are facing criminal charges of sexual assault and acts of lasciviousness for allegedly molesting a female colleague while on duty inside a patrol vehicle.

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Marikina policewoman files case vs 2 fellow officers over sexual assault

Carlos Trazo,

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Published Aug 28, 2025 10:48 PM PHT

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