A routine highway patrol check on the Tol Rangkasbitung-Panimbang in Lebak, Banten, escalated into a violent confrontation on November 1, 2026, when two engaged sweethearts seated in a parked Daihatsu Xenia panicked upon being approached by law enforcement and allegedly rammed their vehicle into officers. Police in Banten subsequently arrested ED, a 27-year-old pesantren teacher, and his fiancée AM, plunging their upcoming nuptials into severe legal jeopardy. According to the Polda Banten, the suspects are now facing multiple serious criminal charges including assault, violating public decency, resisting officers carrying out official duties, and attempted murder.
How the Highway Patrol Stop Triggered a Violent Escape
The incident unfolded around 16.40 WIB when two Patroli Jalan Raya (PJR) officers, Briptu Wahyu and Bripda Rizki Novyandri, noticed a black Daihatsu Xenia parked on the shoulder of the toll road at KM 70. Upon stepping out of their patrol car to check on the vehicle and its occupants, the officers discovered that ED and AM had been parked for roughly 20 minutes engaging in illicit behavior. Rather than complying with instructions to step out of the car, ED panicked and slammed on the gas to flee.
The resulting sequence left Briptu Wahyu merely grazed by the vehicle, but Bripda Rizki was swept onto the front hood of the car. As detailed by Kasubdit III Jatanras Ditreskrimum Polda Banten Kompol Yeremia Iwo, ED continued to drive at speed for approximately three kilometers with the officer trapped on the hood, fully aware that a policeman was mounted on the front of the moving automobile. Passing motorists ultimately intervened to aid the injured officers, and Bripda Rizki was subsequently rushed to the ICU at RS Kramat Jati in an unconscious state, while Briptu Wahyu received treatment for his injuries.
Did You Know? ED and AM had parked their Daihatsu Xenia on the shoulder of the Tol Serang-Panimbang for approximately 20 minutes before officers approached them, which quickly turned a routine patrol check into a multi-kilometer high-speed incident.
Legal Consequences and Charges Filed Against the Couple
Investigators from the Polda Banten moved swiftly following the incident, apprehending ED in Pandeglang and AM in Serang on November 2, 2026, before transferring both suspects to Mapolda Banten. Kabid Humas Polda Banten Kombes Maruli Hutapea announced that the pair face an array of interlocking statutes under the Indonesian Penal Code (KUHP). These include Pasal 466 and Pasal 348 for assault and forcefully resisting an officer on duty, alongside Pasal 406 for acts violating public decency in front of others without consent.
Prosecutors and investigators have incorporated allegations of attempted murder and complicity into the legal dossier. Kompol Yeremia Iwo stated that the combined weight of these charges carries a maximum prison sentence of roughly 10 years for the engaged couple. The investigation incorporates recovered CCTV footage from the toll segment alongside the seized Daihatsu Xenia vehicle as primary physical evidence.
Polda Banten charges suspects under KUHP
What specific charges have been filed against ED and AM?
Polda Banten has charged both suspects under Pasal 466 and Pasal 348 of the KUHP for assault and resisting officers, Pasal 406 for public indecency, alongside additional counts relating to attempted murder and complicity.
Where and when did the incident take place?
The confrontation occurred on November 1, 2026, at approximately 16.40 WIB on the shoulder of the Tol Rangkasbitung-Panimbang (also referred to as Tol Serang-Panimbang) at KM 70 in Kabupaten Lebak, Banten.
What is the current condition of the injured officers?
Bripda Rizki Novyandri suffered severe injuries after being dragged three kilometers on the vehicle’s hood and remains in intensive care at RS Kramat Jati, while Briptu Wahyu sustained injuries and was treated at home.
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