Crime

50-year-old Ex-Policeman found Guilty of raping 13-year-old boy

A former member of the Guyana Police Force was today found guilty of raping a 13-year-old boy. Ex-Policeman Milton Kewley will however,  have to wait until tomorrow before the Judge hands down the sentence for the brutal crime. The 50-year-old man shouted that the Jury had made a mistake, as he covered his face while […]

West Ruimveldt man burnt to death in house by abusive wife

The Fire Service was called to the scene of a tragic fire in West Ruimveldt late on Sunday night where they discovered the badly burnt, lifeless body of a man, who has been identified as Christopher Bramble. aka “Harry”.  Police investigators are treating the case as murder. Neighbours gathered on the scene explained that the […]

Berbice nightclub manager and six foreign nationals held for suspected trafficking in persons case; Illegal liquor also seized

The Guyana Police Force announced on Saturday evening that it has a female hotel manager and six female foreign nationals in custody as it probes a case of suspected trafficking in persons. Few details have been provided but the seven were taken into custody for questioning on Saturday night following a joint search of the […]

Third man charged and remanded for murder of cheese vendor

Another man has been charged in connection with the murder of Bourda market cheese vendor, Troy Romalho. Appearing before the Chief Magistrate this morning was 32-year-old, Roy Stanford from A Field, Sophia.  He became the third person to be charged with the same murder. One week ago, two other men, who investigators believe worked along […]

Policeman charged for driving under the influence while probe continues into causing death of motorcyclist

The Police Constable, who was in the driver’s seat when he slammed into a motorcyclist was today charged with driving under the influence of alcohol, as the investigations continue into the matter and other possible charges related to the death of the motorcyclist. 23-year-old Police Constable, Ryan Persaud appeared in Court today to face the […]

Deputy Commissioner Lyndon Alves is new Crime Chief

Recently appointed Deputy Police Commissioner, Lyndon Alves is the new Crime Chief. He takes over Law Enforcement Department from his fellow Deputy Commissioner, Paul Williams, who will now be in charge of Force Administration. The Guyana Police Force also announced yesterday that Deputy Commissioner Maxine Graham will be in charge of Operations and Deputy Commissioner […]