Crime

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 […]

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 […]