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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 […]
The interdicted Guyana Defence Force Officer, Orwain Sandy, who is accused of shooting his reputed wife to death, has been committed to stand a High Court trial before a Judge and Jury. Principal Magistrate, Judy Latchman, today ruled that a good enough case has been made out against the accused over the murder of Reona […]
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 […]
A Police Constable who failed a breathalyzer test after being involved in a fatal accident while driving the Police Force’s vehicle, has been placed under close arrest. The accident occurred around 11:40 on Saturday night on Mandela Avenue, resulting in the death of 23-year-old, East Ruimveldt resident, Akemo Anthony, who was riding his small motorcycle […]
A Prisoner at the Lusignan jailhouse who is currently serving a one year sentence for larceny could now find himself facing some additional time with his new friends. The Guyana Prison Service has reported that the prisoner (name not released), was found on Saturday with 71 grams of marijuana in sole of the slippers he […]
Two prison officers who were working the night shift are likely to be charged over an attempt to smugle more than 350 grams of marijuana into the Lusignan Prison. In a statement on Saturday, the Prison Director (ag), Gladwin Samuels, explained that on Thursday August 28, a prison officer reported for duty at the Lusignan […]
The National Anti Narcotics Agency has reported that in 2017 over $20 Billion worth of narcotics were removed from the streets of Guyana and over three hundred persons were convicted for various crimes related to narco possession, trafficking and other drug related offenses. In its 2017 report, the agency announced that a total of 55,139 KG […]
With no legal representation, two men appeared in Court this afternoon to face murder charges related to the shooting death of Bourda market cheese vendor, Troy Romalho. The two accused, 26-year-old Akeem Morris and 34-year-old, George Patton were not required to enter a plea to the indictable murder charge as they appeared before the Chief […]
President David Granger has written to Opposition Leader, Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo to inform him of his intention to appoint Justice William Ramlall as Chairman of the Police Complaints Authority (PCA). This appointment accords with Section 3 (1) of the Police Complaints Authority Act, Cap. 17:02. Justice Ramlall, a retired judge of the High Court of […]
President David Granger and Opposition Leader Bharrat Jagdeo are set to meet on Thursday for consultations on the appointment of a new Police Commissioner. The President has already consulted with the Police Service Commission and has also received advice from that Commission on the appointment of the Police commissioner and Deputy Commissioners. News Source understands […]
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