A 22-year-old man armed with "sumpak" (improvised shotgun) was arrested after causing fear in the community and attacking police officers in Barangay Gulod, Novaliches, Quezon City on May 6.
Operatives of the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) responded at around 7:03 p.m. after receiving an E911 call reporting about a man causing alarm while brandishing sumpak.
The suspect, alias “Dave,” was allegedly acting aggressively and shouting offensive remarks, instilling fear among residents.
When the police tried to pacify him, he resisted arrest, pushing and kicking officers before being subdued after a brief struggle.
Authorities recovered from him one improvised firearm, one live 12-gauge ammunition, and a sling bag.
Further investigation showed that the suspect had a prior arrest in December 2023 for violating Presidential Decree No. 1602, the Anti-Illegal Gambling Law.
He now faces charges of alarm and scandal under Article 155 and direct assault under Article 148 of the Revised Penal Code.
A separate charge for violation of Republic Act No. 10591, the Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act, will also be filed before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office.