QCPD files alarm and scandal complaint vs. ex- cop in road rage video | INQToday

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29 Aug 202301:53

Summary

TLDRThe Kazon City Police District has filed a complaint of alarm and scandal against former officer Willie Gonzalez, who was recorded threatening a cyclist with a gun. QCPD Chief Briger General Nicholas Tor initiated the investigation on August 27 after Gonzalez admitted his wrongdoing in a press conference. The Land Transportation Office has also summoned Gonzalez to provide an affidavit on why he should not be held liable for traffic violations under Republic Act 4136.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ‘ฎโ€โ™‚๏ธ The Kazon City Police District has filed a complaint against Willie Gonzalez, a former police officer, for his actions caught on video.
  • ๐Ÿ“น Willie Gonzalez was recorded threatening and pointing a gun at a cyclist, which has led to legal action.
  • ๐Ÿ“… The investigation began on August 27, after the incident was made public in a press conference.
  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Gonzalez admitted his mistake and claimed to have settled the issue with the cyclist during the press conference.
  • ๐Ÿ”ซ The act of pulling out and cocking a gun in front of the cyclist is the basis for the complaint of alarm and scandal.
  • ๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš–๏ธ QCPD Chief Briger General Nicholas Tor explains that the case is a public crime that can be filed by police officers and supported by additional evidence or witnesses.
  • ๐Ÿข The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has ordered Gonzalez to appear before its investigators to provide a notarized affidavit.
  • ๐Ÿ“œ Gonzalez is expected to explain why he should not be held liable for at least four offenses related to traffic violations.
  • ๐Ÿšฆ The offenses include disregarding traffic signs, obstruction of traffic, reckless driving, and being an improper person to operate a vehicle.
  • ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ The offenses are under the jurisdiction of Republic Act Number 4136 in the Philippines.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The LTO's involvement indicates that the incident is being taken seriously at multiple levels of law enforcement and public administration.

Q & A

  • Who filed the complaint against Willie Gonzalez?

    -The Kazon City Police District (QCPD) filed the complaint against Willie Gonzalez.

  • What was the nature of the complaint filed against Gonzalez?

    -The complaint was for alarm and scandal.

  • Who is Willie Gonzalez?

    -Willie Gonzalez is a former police officer.

  • What did Gonzalez do to warrant the complaint?

    -Gonzalez was caught on video threatening and pointing a gun at a cyclist.

  • Who is the QCPD Chief and what did he say about the case?

    -The QCPD Chief is Brigadier General Nicholas Torre, who stated that they began investigating Gonzalez on August 27 and that Gonzalez admitted his mistake and settled the issue with the cyclist.

  • What act of Gonzalez was the basis for the complaint?

    -The act of pulling out a gun and cocking it in front of the cyclist.

  • What type of crime is the case classified as?

    -The case is classified as a public crime.

  • What does QCPD Chief Torre say about how the case can be strengthened?

    -The case can be strengthened through other evidence or witnesses.

  • What did the Land Transportation Office (LTO) order Gonzalez to do?

    -The LTO ordered Gonzalez to appear before its investigators and provide a notarized affidavit explaining why he should not be held liable for certain offenses.

  • What offenses is Gonzalez potentially liable for under Republic Act number 4136?

    -Gonzalez is potentially liable for disregarding traffic sign, obstruction of traffic, reckless driving, and being an improper person to operate a vehicle.

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