POLICE OFFICER IN VIRAL C5 ROAD INCIDENT RELEASED AFTER CHARGES DISMISSED

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Police Staff Sergeant Erwin Lagua has been released after the Pasig City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the charges filed against him in connection with the viral C5 Road incident.

The case, which involved complaints for frustrated murder and malicious mischief, stemmed from an altercation between Lagua and motorcycle rider Jhone Vincent Cayanes. The incident gained widespread attention after a video of the confrontation circulated online and drew mixed reactions from netizens.

In a resolution dated May 15, prosecutors reportedly cited insufficient evidence to prove intent to kill, a necessary element in a frustrated murder complaint.

The incident remains a topic of discussion online, with many calling for calm, accountability, and due process in road-related conflicts. Authorities also reminded motorists to avoid confrontations and practice patience while on the road.

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