Crime

Police probing drugging and rape of woman at Soesdyke bar

The Guyana Police Force has announced the arrests of a number of persons over the alleged drugging and rape of a 20-year-old woman at the Rhagoo’s Sports Bar at Soesdyke. The incident took place in front of patrons who were attending a party at the bar, and many of them rather than intervening, recorded the […]

“Doggie” granted $270,000 bail on gun and assault charges

Popular social media star and political activist, Bradley Sampson, commonly known as ‘Doggie,’ was today placed on $270,000 bail after he was slapped with six charges related to an incident that took place at the Square of the Revolution earlier this week. At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, “Doggie” appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith […]

Mohamed accuses Police Force of “political persecution”; Calls on Election Observers to take note

Presidential Candidate for the “We Invest in Nationhood” party (WIN), Azruddin Mohamed is accusing the state of political prosecution after he was accused of attempting to obstruct the course of justice in a matter involving one of his party’s activists, Bradley Sampson, aka Doggie, and was held for hours at the Ruimveldt Police Station. “This […]

Attorney General welcomes High Court’s ruling on Hicken’s confirmation as Top Cop after the age of 55

Attorney General Anil Nandlall has welcomed the ruling of Acting Chief Justice Roxanne George that the appointment of Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken after the age of 55 was not unlawful. During his weekly programme “Issues in the News”, Mr. Nandlall noted that the Court found that no Constitutional or Statutory prohibition prevents the President […]

Police probing tragic death of 16-year-old Berbice youth

A 16-year-old young man from Corentyne, Berbice died tragically on Sunday night, triggering a full investigation by lawmen. The youth’s name has been given as Justin Smith. While Smith’s family believe he was murdered, the Police said it is in receipt of statements from eyewitnesses who have claimed that young man was involved in an […]

Suspected armed robber shot dead by Police in Linden

A 26-year-old man, who the Police said was a suspect in the robbery of a Chinese businessman in Linden, was shot dead by the Police in Amelia’s Ward, Linden on Monday night. The Police identified the dead man as Shamar Prince, of Wall Street, Amelia’s Ward. In a statement, this afternoon, the Police said a […]