A video showing a police officer beating a suspect on the ground has prompted Gov. Ralph DLG Torres to assert that the use of excessive force by authorities is not tolerated<\/p>\n
Torres said that he had already watched the video of the incident. \u201cThe recording is out there and I also saw it. Obviously, we don\u2019t tolerate brutality in any level.\u201d<\/p>\n
The incident happened last Dec. 9 and was part of a 40-minute car chase that ended when the vehicle overturned in Koblerville. A resident caught the police officer beating the suspect on video and uploaded it on Facebook. The video was shared a number of times.<\/p>\n
Torres said that government officials must observe the rule of law. \u201cIt is the police officers\u2019 and other enforcement agencies\u2019 duty to protect. As government officials, we must hold a high standard for protection and not for brutality.\u201d<\/p>\n
He added that he would let the authorities do their job of investigating the incident. \u201cAt the same time we must make sure the [Attorney General\u2019s Office] and other agencies involved would be allowed to conduct their investigation before we make any comments. It\u2019s not appropriate to jump to conclusions, saying who is right or wrong.\u201d<\/p>\n
Vincent San Nicolas Norita was the suspect being beaten up by a police officer. A police officer saw the 31-year-old ex-convict driving fast, forcing police to chase the suspect from Tanapag to Koblerville. Norita, in several instances, nearly hit other passing cars and pedestrian.<\/p>\n
Norita was arrested on charges of theft of vehicle, causing accidents, reckless driving, eluding a police officer, and receiving stolen items. His passenger, Joe E. Ada, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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