Crime

Ramsaroop questioned by CID in Charandass Persaud Probe

Political Advisor to the People’s Progressive Party, Peter Ramsaroop, was today questioned by investigators attached to the Criminal Investigations Department of the Guyana Police Force. Speaking to News Source this afternoon, Mr. Ramsaroop said the questioning surrounded his friendship with former Government Member of Parliament, Charandass Persaud. He said he was questioned for over eight […]

Dead “bandit” identified as miner, who was wanted for fraud

The man who was shot on Saturday midday during a reported attempt to rob the Kay’s Diamond Enterprise in Thomas Street, Georgetown, has been identified as 25-year-old Henry Johanison. Three men, who Police arrested at the scene and believe were his accomplices, remain in custody. A statement from the Police said the owner of the […]

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 […]