COP IN HOT WATER

CAMP JUAN, Laoag City, Aug.31–A policeman was grounded at this camp after a 17-year-old male victim accused him of molestation, lawmen said. Report showed that the cop identified only as PO1 and the victim had a drinking bout in one barangay in this city. When the cop turned tipsy, he allegedly touched the sensitive parts of the teenager’s body. At first the victim ignored it on the belief that the cop was only drunk. As the victim tried to leave the place, the cop repeated the incident prompting him to flee. The victim, aided by his mother, aired the complaint before the Ilocos Norte Provincial Office. Pending further investigation, PD S/S Marlou Chan relieved and grounded the cop who may face criminal and administrative charges.(bbr)