Pasay cop pokes gun at US Embassy employee

A Pasay City policeman is in hot water for allegedly poking his firearm at an employee of the United States Embassy Monday night.

Pasay police chief Senior Superintendent Marietto Valerio said he already tasked a team from the city police station to track down Police Officer 1 Fulgencio Sideco, who has gone into hiding.

Valerio said Sideco is now under investigation. If the allegations are true, he will face criminal and administrative charges. He said the victim has yet to file a formal complaint.

Initial investigation showed that at about 6 p.m. along the auxiliary road on Roxas Boulevard, Sideco reportedly flagged down the car of Renato Vega, 44, near the Department of Foreign Affairs building.

Sideco was said to have scolded and accosted Vega for picking up passengers in the area. However, Vega argued that those he offered a ride are his friends.

Sideco allegedly asked for Vega’s license, but when Vega brought out his US Embassy identification card, the policeman became angry and poked his .9mm pistol against Vega’s chest and hurled invectives at Vega.

Valerio said this is the second time they received a complaint against Sideco.   – Rhodina Villanueva