Jayson Dela Rosa, the father of the victim, filed administrative complaints with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against the substation commander and two other officers.
THE substation commander of the Caloocan City police has been relieved of his post following allegations of illegally detaining a man whose son later died of leptospirosis while searching for him. The Northern Police District (NPD) announced the relief and the launch of an investigation into the incident.
Jayson Dela Rosa, the father in question, filed administrative complaints with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) against the substation commander and two other officers. Dela Rosa alleges that his son, Gelo, contracted leptospirosis after wading through floodwaters while searching for him during his detention.
“The NPD is committed to accountability and integrity. The Substation 2 Commander and the involved personnel were relieved of their duties effective August 5, 2025,” the NPD said in a statement. The officers have surrendered their service firearms and are now assigned to the district’s Personnel Holding and Accounting Section.
The case stems from Dela Rosa’s initial arrest for alleged theft at a convenience store. Although the store declined to press charges, Dela Rosa was detained and later charged with illegal gambling. His lawyer claims he was held at Caloocan Substation 2 for several days before the charge was filed. Dela Rosa’s legal team plans to file criminal complaints against the involved officers.
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