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Jake Cuenca arrested after car chase

Actor Jake Cuenca is now facing charges of reckless Imprudence Resulting in Damage to Property after hitting a police car.

In an ABS-CBN report, the Mandaluyong police were doing a drug buy bust operation when Cuenca’s car hit their vehicle.

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The actor’s car a Jeep Wrangler did not stop even though he was asked by the police.

Authorities then shot the tire of Cuenca’s car. He was corned and arrested in Pasig.

During the car chase, a delivery rider was hit by a stray bullet. The delivery rider was brought to the nearest hospital.

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The actor stayed in the police station until 5:00 AM on Sunday. He was assisted by former COMELEC Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr. and actor Paulo Avelino who was with Cuenca before the incident.

The father of the actor said that Cuenca tried to escape because the police personnel were not in uniform.

They will release their statement soon. (TDT)

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