Crime

Joint Services continue search for escapee in Linden

A Joint Services operation is continuing in Linden and other Region 10 areas following the armed confrontation with two prison escapees last week, which resulted in one of the escapees being shot dead. The escapee who managed to escape, Royden Williams aka Royden Durant, is still believed to be hiding out in Linden. There are […]

Sophia man murders toddler niece over her earrings

A 20 year old unemployed A’ Field Sophia man, is in Police custody following the murder of his one and a half year-old niece, Ronasha Pilgrim, of 98 North Sophia, Greater Georgetown. The incident occurred between 03:30 -04:00 h Friday morning, at the Sophia home, where the child lived. Investigations revealed that the young child […]

North Ruimveldt woman on $100,000 bail after charged for sharing nude photos of ex-boyfriend on social media

A young woman has found herself facing serious charges for posting nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend. 30-year-0ld, North Ruimveldt resident, Neketa Cooper stood before Magistrate Judy Latchman today after she was charged for posting the nude photographs of her ex-boyfriend on social media. The woman denied the allegations. The charge stated that between June 1, […]

Cow thieves on bail after carting off four cows from farm

At the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court today, three men were released on $60,000 bail each, after they were charged for stealing four cows. 20-year-old Quesan Frank of Tabathinga, 18-year-old Curtis Charles of Tabathinga and 28-year-old Ivor Rodriquez of Bartica, all appeared in court today and entered not guilty pleas. The  Court was told that between the […]

Bandit struck down and shot dead during robbery attempt

A robbery attempt turned out deadly for a suspected bandit this morning after he was struck down then shot dead by a security guard after trying to snatch a bag from a businesswoman. The incident occurred on the Railway embankment road at Lilliendaal. According to reports, the woman who was in the company of the […]

Corentyne man knifed to death during early morning scuffle

Police investigators in Berbice have arrested a 44-year-old man who attacked and stabbed two brothers during an early morning brawl, resulting in the death of one of the brothers. According to the Police, the knife which was used as the murder weapon has since been found as a case is being made out against the […]