Crime

Inquest to be conducted into fatal sand truck accident

The Guyana Police Force has been advised to conduct an inquest into the death of 27-year-old Jonathan Gomes, who passed away tragically in an accident involving a sand truck five months ago. In response to a query from News Source, the Public Relations Department of the Force indicated this morning that the investigation into the […]

47-year-old Victoria man dies four days after stabbing incident

Four days after he was stabbed outside a hangout spot in the East Coast Demerara village of Victoria, 47-year-old, Andre Wilson, succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Hospital early this morning. Family members have been left devastated by the death. Wilson was well known in the community and his attacker was well known to […]

Two wanted over abduction of ex-Policeman

The Guyana Police Force today issued wanted bulletins for two men in connection with the abduction of ex-Policeman, Delon Alexander. Police investigators suspect Alexander was abducted in the Buxton community back in May. He has not been seen or heard from since and the Guyana Police Force has been tightlipped on its probe, until today […]

Brutus withdraws High Court matter against Government and Police over SOCU probe

One week after Assistant Commissioner of Police Calvin Brutus filed a Constitutional motion over the money laundering investigation against him and being sent on leave, he has withdrawn the High Court matter. Attorney General Anil Nandlall received a ‘Notice of Discontinuance and Withdrawal’ from the Assistant Police Commissioner today. According the High Court document, the […]

Norton presses for wider corruption probe of Police Force; Expresses concern for safety of embattled Asst. Commissioner

One day after Vice President Bharrat Jagdeo challenged embattled Assistant Commissioner of Police, Calvin Brutus to disclose whatever secrets or information he may have on the Government, the Leader of the Opposition, Aubrey Norton has expressed concern for Brutus’ safety.  A once celebrated Police Officer, Brutus is now facing more than 240 charges linked to […]