News Summary:
- A man identified by his initials ML went viral after obstructing and damaging an ambulance that was en route to pick up a patient in Sukmajaya, Depok, leaving the vehicle’s bumper dented.
- Police successfully apprehended the perpetrator in less than 24 hours after the incident.
- The case is currently being handled by the Depok Metro Police, including a pending urine test for the suspect.
An egregious act of arrogance by a motorcyclist, who vandalized an ambulance in Depok, quickly spread across social media platforms, igniting widespread public outrage.
The man, identified as ML, aggressively blocked and damaged the ambulance as it was on its way to collect a patient. The incident occurred on Jl. Moch Nail, Bakti Jaya Village, Sukmajaya District, Depok City, on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at 11:18 AM WIB. Footage shared on the Instagram account @albarifoundation captured the motorcyclist in a heated argument with the ambulance driver. The confrontation escalated when ML was seen kicking the ambulance, resulting in a visible dent on the vehicle’s front left bumper. He appeared visibly agitated by the ambulance’s siren, defiantly stating, “You video me, you’re in trouble. I’m from around here.”
Perpetrator Apprehended
In a swift response, the Resmob unit of the Depok Metro Police successfully apprehended ML in less than 24 hours following the incident. Evidence of the arrest was shared on the Instagram account @resmob_depok on Monday, May 11, 2026. The posts depicted ML appearing subdued and exhausted as officers detained him at his residence. Police officers were seen interrogating the suspect and instructing him to present his motorcycle. ML, the alleged perpetrator, was clad in a black t-shirt and jeans during his arrest.
The Instagram caption from @resmob_depok stated, “The arrogant act of obstructing and damaging an ambulance on Jl. Moch Nail, Bakti Jaya Village, Sukmajaya District, Depok City, has been successfully addressed by the joint Operational Team of Resmob and Jatanras.” The investigation, led by Jatanras Unit Head Akp Erwin Marciano Siahaan, S.H., M.H., and Resmob Operational Sub-unit Head Ipda Agwit, culminated in ML’s apprehension in Sukamaju, Cilodong, Depok City. The account further noted, “Subsequently, the perpetrator, a witness, and the motorcycle used by the perpetrator were secured and transported to the Depok Police Headquarters for further legal processing.”
Police Explanation
AKP Made Budi, Head of Public Relations for the Depok Metro Police, confirmed that ML was arrested on the same day of the incident, Sunday night. “The perpetrator, who was with a witness, his brother-in-law, was secured at his residence in Cilodong, Depok City,” Made conveyed via a text message on Monday, May 11, 2026. During initial questioning, ML reportedly admitted to being displeased when the ambulance requested passage. The suspect allegedly felt disturbed by the sound of the ambulance’s siren. “Yes, one of the reasons was being disturbed by the siren sound,” Made elaborated. The case remains under active investigation by the Depok Metro Police, who are also awaiting the results of a urine test conducted on the perpetrator.
Viral on Social Media
The incident, captured on a mobile phone camera, gained significant traction on social media after being uploaded by the video owner to the Instagram account @albaarifoundation. The viral footage clearly shows ML abruptly blocking the ambulance’s path on the residential street. According to the post, quoted on Monday, “At the time of the incident, we had just left the office to pick up a patient.” The ambulance crew explained that because they were navigating a narrow residential road, they only activated their rotating lights or “jumper” without the full siren. This practice is customary in such areas to avoid disturbing local residents. “We are accustomed to not activating the siren in that area,” the crew member stated.
However, when the ambulance attempted to pass and sought permission, ML reacted with anger towards the crew. Despite being informed that they were on an urgent mission to pick up a patient, ML remained unconvinced. ML initially agreed to follow the ambulance, but midway, he once again obstructed the emergency vehicle while on his motorcycle. The caption in the post, quoted from Kompas.com, detailed, “The man became emotional again and refused to comply. He then cut off our vehicle’s path and obstructed the ambulance’s progress.” The ambulance crew also reported being threatened, and their vehicle sustained damage during the confrontation.
Despite these challenges, the ambulance team successfully reached the patient and transported them to the hospital. Following this critical task, they proceeded to the Depok Metro Police Headquarters to file a formal report regarding the disruptive incident.
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Summary
A man identified as ML went viral for aggressively blocking and damaging an ambulance that was en route to pick up a patient in Depok. The incident on May 10, 2026, resulted in a dented bumper on the emergency vehicle, sparking widespread public outrage. ML reportedly became agitated by the ambulance’s siren, though the crew stated they only used warning lights in the residential area to avoid disturbance.
In a swift response, the Depok Metro Police successfully apprehended ML at his residence within 24 hours of the incident. During initial questioning, he admitted to being displeased and disturbed by the siren sound. The case is currently under active investigation by the Depok Metro Police, who are also awaiting the results of a urine test for the perpetrator. The ambulance crew filed a formal report after successfully completing their urgent patient transport.