Peace Corps volunteers nabbed for ‘live show’

Two alleged members of the United States Peace Corps. were arrested by members of the Western Police District-Mobile Patrol Unit for allegedly engaging in torrid necking before a crowd in Ermita, Manila early yesterday morning.

Police said American Elizabeth Rosh, 25; and Eugenio Quezada, 26; were arrested by policemen during a routine patrol along Mabini street at about 1 a.m.

According to police, Inspector Richard Gando and Senior Police Officer 1 Johnny Gaspar were aboard their prowl car and were cruising along Mabini street when they chanced upon a small crowd gathering at Sinagoga street.

Police said the two officers checked what was happening and saw the couple standing half-naked and necking in the dimly-lit sidestreet before spectators.

The policemen broke-up the crowd and escorted the couple to the prowl car.

According to the WPD-Mobile Patrol Unit, the two were later turned over to the custody of the United States Embassy. – Mike Frialde