QUICK thinking and teamwork among off-duty and responding police officers led to the arrest of a 48-year-old e-trike driver after he allegedly caused a public disturbance, brandished a loaded firearm, and resisted arrest along Quezon corner Herbosa Streets in Tondo, Manila, on October 21, 2026.
The incident unfolded at approximately 1:00 PM near a local store in Barangay 112.
According to police reports, Police Master Sergeant Artemio S. Saguros Jr., an off-duty operative from the Northern Police District (NPD), was riding his motorcycle through the area when he noticed the suspect shouting at the top of his lungs and aggressively challenging people.
When PMSg Saguros calmly approached the individual to inquire about the commotion, the suspect—later identified as 48-year-old alias “Norman”—grew increasingly agitated.
He reportedly slapped the officer’s hand away, drew a firearm, and pointed it directly at him.
Maintaining tactical distance, the off-duty officer attempted to pacify the suspect.
Seizing an opportune moment, Saguros lunged from behind to disarm him.
Another off-duty officer passing by, Patrolman Rhonnie C. Reyes of the Caloocan City Police Station, witnessed the struggle and immediately pulled over to assist.
During the ensuing scuffle, the suspect’s firearm fell to the pavement and was quickly secured by Pat. Reyes.
Responding personnel from the Manila Police District’s Raxabago Police Station (PS-1) Don Bosco Police Community Precinct arrived shortly after to help fully subdue and secure the suspect.
A subsequent body frisk yielded a concealed folding knife.
Upon inspection, the recovered firearm was found loaded with six live rounds of ammunition.
The suspect was informed of his constitutional rights in Tagalog, subjected to a mandatory medical examination at a nearby hospital, and transferred to the Raxabago Police Station Investigation and Detective Management Branch (SIDMB).
Alias “Norma” now faces multiple criminal charges, including violations of Article 155 of the Revised Penal Code (Alarms and Scandals), Article 151 (Resisting Arrest and Disobedience to a Person in Authority), Republic Act No. 10591 (Comprehensive Firearms and Ammunition Regulation Act), and local ordinance R.O. 864-C for concealing a bladed weapon.
