Cebu Policeman Faces Charges for Threatening to Shoot Man in Cockpit Arena

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A policeman in Cebu, Patrolman Frank Omambac Alemento, is facing charges of attempted homicide after allegedly drawing his service firearm and threatening to shoot a man during an altercation in a cockpit arena in Naga City last Saturday, August 30. According to Police Master Sergeant Aristeo Tampus, the case investigator, Alemento may also face administrative sanctions, depending on the outcome of the Cebu Police Provincial Office's (CPPO) investigation. The incident highlights existing rules that ban government workers, including police officers, from gambling places, as per a directive from the Office of the President, Memorandum Circular No. 06 (2001).

Key Takeaways:

  • Patrolman Frank Omambac Alemento, 46, is facing charges of attempted homicide for allegedly threatening to shoot a man during an altercation in a cockpit arena in Naga City on August 30.
  • Alemento may also face administrative sanctions, depending on the outcome of the Cebu Police Provincial Office's (CPPO) investigation.
  • The incident highlights existing rules that ban government workers, including police officers, from gambling places, as per a directive from the Office of the President, Memorandum Circular No. 06 (2001).
  • Alemento is currently detained at the Naga City Police Station pending inquest proceedings for the cases filed against him.
  • Presidential Decree (PD) No. 1067-B (s. 1977), as amended by PD No. 1869 (s. 1983), specifically bars police, military, and other government officials from entering or betting in gambling venues.
  • Alemento could also face separate administrative proceedings for violating the ban on uniformed personnel inside gambling areas.

Statistics:

  • The incident occurred on Saturday, August 30, when Patrolman Frank Omambac Alemento entered the Naga Sports Arena carrying a bottle of beer and his fighting cock.
  • Alemento allegedly pulled out his service firearm and threatened to shoot the man after the altercation escalated.
  • No gunshots were fired during the incident, but Alemento was arrested and had his firearm secured by responding police officers.
  • Alemento is currently detained at the Naga City Police Station pending inquest proceedings for the cases filed against him.

Sources:

  • President Office, Memorandum Circular No. 06 (2001)
  • Presidential Decree No. 1067-B (s. 1977), as amended by PD No. 1869 (s. 1983)