Crime

Sophia woman and three others remanded for murder of son-in-law

The mother-in-law of a Sophia man who was found murdered last Sunday morning and three other persons were today remanded to jail for the man’s death. 24-year-old Keon McPherson who lived in D’ Field Sophia was discovered dead in a yard at C’ Field Sophia early Sunday morning. A post-mortem examination found gunshot wounds and […]

Four to face murder charges over death of Sophia youth

Four persons are expected in Court this week to face murder charges in relation to the death of Sophia youth Keon Mcpherson. The D’ Field Sophia man was found murdered last Sunday morning in a yard at C’ Field Sophia. In a statement, the Police said the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that murder […]

Police Force reports decline in serious crimes across Guyana

The Guyana Police Force has reported that serious crimes have been on the decline since the start of this year when compared to the same period last year. According to the Police, only reported cases of rape have seen a marginal increase in numbers. An abridged version of the Police Force’s crime statistics was released […]

AG files Court action against Magistrate over granting of bail to Brazilians busted with 1000 lbs cocaine; Seeks reversal of decision

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has moved to the High Court to quash a Magistrate’s decision to grant bail to the two Brazilian men who were busted with over 1000 pounds of cocaine after making an emergency landing in Guyana. The Court action has been filed against Magistrate Alex Moore and the two Brazilians are also […]

Police Corporal remanded to jail over accusations of corrupt transactions and bribery

A Police Corporal was remanded to jail today after he was charged with three counts of corrupt transactions. The young policeman, Omale Damon, appeared before the Chief Magistrate this morning charged with collecting $480,000 through corrupt transactions. The Policeman is accused of contacting a relative of a man who was arrested for illegal possession of […]