Crime

Police urges Private Security vehicles to remove emergency sirens and lights or face prosecution

The Guyana Police Force today issued a warning to those private security companies that have sirens and emergency lights attached to their vehicles, that they could face prosecution if they do not remove the unauthorized equipment from their vehicles. In a statement directed to private security companies and individuals, it was pointed out by the […]

East Ruimveldt man charged for rape of 9-year-old

Thirty-six year old, Mario Heywood of East Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, Georgetown, was today charged with the rape of a 9-year old girl. It is alleged that the incident occurred between the 1st October and the 20th November, 2018. The child was reportedly left in the man’s care when, it is alleged, he engaged in sexual […]

Several Prohibited Items found during Mash Day prison searches

While most Guyanese were enjoying the Mashramani celebrations on Saturday, members of the Joint Services launched a coordinated search operation at all of the jail houses in the country. In a statement, the Police said a number of prohibited items were found during the searches. Among the prohibited items discovered were cellular phones and chargers, […]

High Court Judge grants UG Bomb Threat suspect $10,000 bail

After having her bail application denied twice by the Magistrates’ Court, the Attorney for University of Guyana bomb threats suspect, Sheneza Jafferally was successful in the High Court. Justice Navindra Singh today granted bail for the woman in the sum of $10,000. She was charged two weeks ago with allegedly using her phone to issue […]

Guyanese man accused of killing daughter in Canada dies in hospital

TORONTO – The Guyanese man in Canada who was accused of killing his daughter on her 11th birthday died in hospital on Wednesday evening, Toronto police said. According to media reports, the man, Roopesh Rajkumar had been hospitalized with  a self-inflicted gunshot wound since shortly after his arrest. His daughter, Riya Rajkumar, became the subject […]

Two Friends Charged and Remanded over murder of Grove man

Two Friends who were last seen with a Grove Man who was later found dead, have been charged with the man’s murder. The two accused, Heman Gocool and Kheraj Persaud appeared before Magistrate, Faith McGusty today and were not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge. It is alleged that on the […]

Mini-bus driver and conductor charged over assault of Traffic Cop

A route 45 mini-bus driver and his conductor, who were both caught on camera assaulting a police officer during a traffic arrest, have been charged for the assault. The two accused, 29-year-old Carlos Bacchus and 34-year-old Troy Peters, stood before Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus and denied the allegations made against them. It alleged that on February […]