Napolcom files charges vs 2 Marikina cops for alleged rape

Administrative charges have been filed by the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against two Marikina City police officers for allegedly raping a female patrolman.

The two officers, a patrolman and a staff sergeant, are accused of forcing the policewoman to drink liquor before raping her in a patrol car on August 17 in Barangay Santo Niño, Marikina City.

Napolcom Vice Chairperson and Executive Officer Rafael Calinisan stated that the officers will be charged with grave misconduct and conduct unbecoming of a police officer.

The Inspection, Monitoring and Investigation Service (IMIS) of Napolcom found probable cause to file the charges.

The case has been forwarded to the Napolcom Legal Affairs Service for the assignment of a hearing officer and the issuance of summons.

In addition to administrative charges, the suspects have also been criminally charged with acts of lasciviousness and violation of the Anti-Rape Law.

The accused officers have been stripped of their service firearms and relieved from their posts pending the investigation.