BAGUIO CITY -- Police arrested and filed a complaint Wednesday against a mechanical engineer for assaulting them and kicking their mobile car. The suspect was identified as Ruben Tung-alah Coteng Jr., 29, of Central Buyagan, La Trinidad Benguet.
Complainants were PO3 Israel Pangwi, PO2 Mariano Lasdacan and PO2 Fernando Ansong.
A police report said the incident happened Wednesday around 1 a.m. at Middle Quirino Hill, Investigation disclosed prior to the incident, complainants responded to a report a man was creating trouble in the area. When Pangwi and Lasdacan approached Coteng and introduced themselves as police officers, the suspect reportedly disrespectfully shouted at the top of his voice, “Oknayo nga pupulis,apay inya ti inadal yo, siak ket propesyunalak, hanko kabuteng ti pulis (What is your education. I’m a professional. I don’t fear the police).”
Then Coteng suddenly grabbed and tore the vest of Pangwi.
The policemen pleaded to the suspect to calm down but the latter became more unruly then rudely kicked the front bumper of their mobile patrol and resisted arrest.