Crime

75-year-old Princess St. woman murdered by “mentally ill” nephew

For the third time this week, Police investigators have found themselves probing the murder of an elderly woman, whose life was snuffed out by a close relative. This morning, investigators were called to 11 Princess Street in Georgetown following the murder of 75-year-old Audrey Harris. Investigators have launched a search for the woman’s mentally ill […]

Multiple injuries listed as cause of death for murdered Essequibo woman; Granddaughter admitted to Psychiatric care

A post-mortem examination conducted on the body of 75-year-old Agatha Gamell who was found murdered in her Charity, Essequibo home has listed her cause of death as multiple injuries. Government Pathologist Dr. Nehaul Singh reported that the woman’s body bore multiple injuries and wounds. The grand daughter of the elderly woman was arrested for the […]

Bus Driver slapped with 13 charges over assault of Police Officer

Mini-bus driver, Okemi Harry, who was caught on camera on Saturday attacking and assaulting a Traffic Police Officer appeared in Court today where he was slapped with 13 charges. Harry stood before Sparendaam Magistrates Court where he was told of the thirteen offences. He was charged with failure to wear a seatbelt, failure to carry […]

Elderly Essequibo woman slashed to death by Granddaughter

A Charity, Essequibo family has been plunged into mourning and has been left in a state of disbelief following the murder of 73-year-old Agatha Gamel, allegedly at the hands of her own granddaughter. The elderly woman was found lifeless early this morning with her throat slashed and several other wounds. The body was discovered on […]

Man charged in stray bullet shooting death

23-year-old Wortmanville resident, Oyama Patterson was remanded to jail today for the murder of construction worker Dexter McFarlene. The 48-year-old McFarlene was killed two weeks ago when he was struck by a stray bullet in the West Ruimveldt area. Initial reports stated that two groups of men were firing shots at each other when McFarlene […]