UMINGAN, Pangasinan – An Armed Forces officer with the rank of major was arrested for poking a gun to a bystander in a cemetery here on All Saints’ Day.
The Pangasinan Provincial Police Office identified the suspect as Major Leo Badua Luzano, 39, a resident of this town.
Investigation said the suspect sought the assistance of bystanders to enter the cemetery in Barangay Poblaction East.
Luzano allegedly suspect forced a bystander, Jerry Sagun Dalip, to board a vehicle. Dalip ignored the suspect who was drunk.
The suspect drew and pointed his gun at Dalip’s head, resulting in a commotion.
Lawmen noticed the disturbance and nabbed Luzano who yielded his service firearm, bullets and four magazines, and driver’s license.
He was taken into custody after he failed to present pertinent documents for his firearm and permit to carry from the Commission on Elections.
Luzano faces charges for violating the election gun ban disobedience to persons of authority.