Crime

Brother dies, sister critical after hit down by speeding car

Police investigators are probing a tragic accident that took place along the Ogle Public Road last evening that has left a 7-year-old boy dead and his 17-year-old sister fighting for her life. According to Police sources, the accident occurred just after 6:30pm on Thursday as the siblings were crossing the road. They were hit down […]

Baby dies after fed rat poison by 10-year-old brother

Police investigators on the West Demerara in the La Grange area are looking into the death of a 1-year-old boy, who passed away after being rushed to the Georgetown Hospital yesterday. The dead child has been identified as Andre Tappin. He was taken to the hospital after being fed with carbon tablets which are used […]

Drunk Deputy Superintendent held for fatal accident

A Deputy Superintendent of Police, who was driving under the influence of alcohol, has found himself in hot water after he was involved in an accident that left a pedal cyclist dead. In a statement, the Guyana Police Force did not release the name of the Officer, but indicated that the accident took place last […]

Foulis man remanded to prison for murder of son

With his head bowed, 44-year-old labourer, Mohan Sookdeo from Foulis on the East Coast of Demerara, appeared in Court this morning and was remanded to jail for the murder of his son, 21-year-old Satesh Sookdeo. At the Cove and John Magistrates’ Court, the accused was not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder […]

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 […]