Crime

Businessman committed to stand High Court trial for murder of reputed wife, Kenesha Vaughn

City businessman, Marlon Dasilva, has been committed to stand a High Court trial over the murder of his reputed wife, 27-year-old Kenesha Vaughn. The murder took place at the couple’s Diamond, East Bank Demerara home in February. The Court had earlier rejected his Attorneys’ no-case submission, and now following the arguments put forward by his […]

GRA Officers being questioned in suspected Car tax scam

More than five officers attached to the Customs and Licensing Departments of the Guyana Revenue Authority were taken into custody today by the Guyana Police Force as the Criminal Investigation Department probes a suspected car tax scam. News Source understands that Police investigators swooped down on the GRA headquarters this morning and took the officers […]

CANU intercepts $18M worth of mercury

One man is in custody following the discovery of several containers of mercury in his possession at Crabwood Creek in Corentyne, Berbice. The bust took place on Sunday and was carried out by the Customs Anti Narcotics Unit. Mercury is a toxic and controlled substance that is used locally in some gold mining and other […]

Father of two gunned down in Sophia

A 27-year-old father of two was gunned down in Plum Park, Sophia on Sunday night and there are reports that at least one other man is nursing gunshot injuries. The dead youth has been identified as Xavier Fraser. Police investigators said he sustained multiple gunshot wounds to his body. Investigators have been on the scene […]

Linden businessman remanded to prison on firearm charges

30-year-old Linden businessman, Dukquan Rose has been charged and remanded to prison over allegedly being in possession of firearms and ammunition without a license. The man was arrested last Wednesday in Linden during a Police operation at his Redwood Crescent home. He appeared in Court on Friday where the charge was read to him. A […]

Head of Police Narcotics Branch wins Best Cop of the Year Award

The Head of Guyana Police Force’s Narcotics Branch, Woman Deputy Police Superintendent, Feona Fredericks, was named and awarded as the Force’s Best Cop for the year 2025. She received the award for her and her team’s role in intercepting and destroying large amounts of cannabis and cannabis fields during the year. Fredericks led 12 operations […]