Viral cop Fontillas returns, faces admin cases and cybercrime charges

Viral police officer Patrolman Francis Steve Fontillas returned to the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Thursday, March 20, and was placed under restrictive custody.

Fontillas submitted explanations for his actions and absences and expressed sincere regret and apologized to Acting District Director Police Colonel Melecio Buslig Jr., assuring that he has learned from his experience.

The QCPD spokesperson revealed that Fontillas had past issues with mood swings in 2023, prompting the assignment of administrative work and monitoring of his mental health.

Fontillas faces five administrative cases including grave misconduct and less grave neglect of duty due to his absence without official leave since March 6, as well as inciting to sedition charges for posting videos critical of the Marcos administration.

The QCPD also filed charges under the Cybercrime Prevention Act against Fontillas for threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and criticizing the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte.