Another cop tagged in Edsa kidnap undergoes inquest
Recovered Hi-Ace van with conduction sticker number YF9767 and plate marked “M. ALAB” seen in the viral video of a gun-poking and assault incident along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) in Mandaluyong City last September 1, 2014. The car is in the custody of Philippine National Police Mandaluyong City Police Station. INQUIRER PHOTO/LYN RILLON
MANILA, Philippines — One of the policemen involved in the alleged abduction and robbery along Epifanio delos Santos Avenue last week underwent inquest proceedings on Tuesday, Radyo Inquirer 990 AM reported.
Police Officer 2 Jonathan Rodriguez appeared before the Mandaluyong City prosecutor’s Office where he had a face-to-face encounter with the victims, the report said.
Rodriguez was charged with brigandage or highway robbery, kidnapping and serious illegal detention.
Rodriguez is one of the nine policemen tagged in a daring abduction and robbery on Edsa last September 1.
On Monday, Chief Inspector Joseph de Vera, La Loma station deputy commander, was also subjected to inquest proceedings at the Mandaluyong prosecutor’s office.
De Vera and Rodriguez are now detained at the eastern Police District in Pasig City.
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