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Father of leptospirosis victim files raps vs. Caloocan cops for illegal detention

Published Aug 19, 2025 12:07 pm
The father of a college student who died from leptospirosis after searching for him in floodwaters has filed complaints against three Caloocan policemen for his alleged illegal arrest and detention.
The father of Dion Angelo
The father of Dion Angelo "Gelo" Dela Rosa, a college student who died of leptospirosis after searching for him in floodwaters, has filed complaints against three Caloocan policemen for his alleged illegal arrest and detention on Monday, Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of Napolcom/FB)
Jason Dela Rosa has filed complaints against three Caloocan policemen for his alleged illegal arrest and detention on Monday, Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of NAPOLCOM/FB)
Jason Dela Rosa has filed complaints against three Caloocan policemen for his alleged illegal arrest and detention on Monday, Aug. 18. (Photo courtesy of NAPOLCOM/FB)
Jason Dela Rosa, accompanied by Caloocan Bishop and Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, filed the case before the National Police Commission (Napolcom) on Monday, Aug. 18.
He accused the officers of arbitrary detention, perjury, and incriminating an innocent person.
Dela Rosa was arrested on July 22 after being accused of stealing from a convenience store. Although he immediately returned the item and no charges were filed by the establishment, the police officers still detained him at the Caloocan City Police Station until July 25.
During his detention, his 20-year-old son, Dion Angelo “Gelo” Dela Rosa, searched for him in floodwaters, unaware that he was in police custody.
Gelo later contracted leptospirosis and died, prompting outrage and accusations of police abuse.
READ:
https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/05/son-dies-of-leptospirosis-after-wading-in-floodwaters-in-search-of-missing-father
In a press conference, Napolcom Vice Chairperson Rafael Vicente Calinisan said closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage confirmed the officers’ violations.
“We will put an end to this culture of impunity, tapos na. Pagod na pagod na ako sa mga gantong istorya. If he committed a crime, nag-shoplift siya and he should be booked for shoplifting but he should not be booked for something else ((We will put an end to this culture of impunity, it’s over. I am so exhausted with these kinds of stories. If he committed a crime—if he shoplifted—then he should be booked for shoplifting, but he should not be charged with something else),” he said.
“Gawa gawa yung kwento, klarong klaro naman. Hindi naman Kara y krus yung kasalanan nito. So why are we arresting him for kara y krus? (The story was fabricated; it’s very clear. His offense is not “kara y krus,” so why are we arresting him for “kara y krus”?) Calinisan added.
He also assured that the policemen involved will be suspended once the investigation is completed.
Meanwhile, the Caloocan City Police Station released a statement on Aug. 5, denying allegations that the death of a 20-year-old college student from leptospirosis was connected to the arrest of his father.
In the statement, it said that police also confirmed that the station commander and personnel involved in the incident have been temporarily relieved from their posts pending further investigation.
READ:
https://mb.com.ph/2025/08/05/caloocan-police-say-students-death-not-linked-to-fathers-arrest-cops-involved-relieved-from-posts

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