A policeman was arrested for allegedly running amok at a wake in Alabel, Sarangani.

Authorities said the policeman visited a wake and joined a betting game. He was also allegedly drinking at that time.

A few moments later, the policeman and some others figured in an altercation, which allegedly prompted the policeman to pull his firearm out.

“Maya-maya, di sila nagkaintindihan so nagkaroon ng commotion doon. According sa report na natanggap natin, itong pulis bumunot ng baril and, at the same time, kinuha niya yung mga pinusta na pera doon sa mesa,” Alabel Municipal Police Station Chief, Lt.Col. Reynaldo Delantein, said.

The family of the deceased reported the incident to the police.

The policeman escaped but he was arrested at Purok 2. He refused to give a statement.

Delantien said the cop has been charged with unjust vexation and has been disarmed.

“Hindi po namin tino-tolerate ang pagkakamali o kung may ginagawang kamalian ang isang miyembro ng PNP…pinaylan namin ng kaso and, of course, dinis-armahan namin yung kanyang issued firearms,” Delantein said.