Crime

$1 Million bail for man charged with causing death by dangerous driving

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court this morning, a 50-year-old man from Mocha Arcadia was charged for causing death by dangerous driving and granted bail in the sum of $1Million. The accused, Cleveland Softleigh of Mocha Arcadia, appeared before Magistrate Judy Latchman and calmly denied causing the death of 64-year-old, Ingrid James by his dangerous driving. […]

Sir Coen denies any sexual involvement with students, but admits being in relationship with two former students

Flanked by his three attorneys, Bishops’ High School teacher, Coen Jackson, this afternoon denied ever molesting or ever being involved in any sexual relationship with his own students. However, he admitted that he currently shares a relationship with a young woman, who once attended the school and one of his former girlfriends is also a […]

Mechanic charged for theft of motorcycle

Thirty-year-old mechanic, Mohammed Edon, was granted bail in the sum of $150,000 today after being charged for stealing a motorcycle. The cost for the stolen bike was estimated to be $150,000. In Court today, the Magistrate heard from the Attorney of the accused, that his client was hired to repair the motorcycle and had no […]

Clothes thief sentenced to six months in jail after guilty plea

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, a 53-year-old man who is no stranger to Law Enforcement, was sentenced to six months in jail after pleading guilty to stealing more than $200,000 in clothes from a Charlestown store. The Courtroom of Magistrate Fabayo Azore, heard today that Kenrick Gary, while being in the company of another […]

Brazilian man remanded to jail over illegal ammunition

A Brazilian national who claimed that he came to Guyana to visit his mother, will be spending some extra time in the Co-operative Republic, but as a guest of the state. 23-year-old, Joao Figueroa, was remanded to jail today after being charged for illegal ammunition possession. The man, who is a construction worker, was allegedly […]