Smaller trial continuing in Bacchus murder case
At Demerara Assizes…
STATE Prosecutor, Judy Latchman, yesterday began leading evidence to counter a Defence challenge to an alleged confession statement in the George Bacchus murder case at the Demerara Assizes.
The voir dire (trial within a trial) began Monday after Defence Counsel Peter Hugh advanced arguments, before Justice Claudette La Bennett, who is to determine the […]
Grocery owner on rice larceny charge
GROCERY owner, 33-year-old Wajeed Hassan (no address given) appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday on a larceny charge.
It is alleged that, last October 2, he stole 25 bags of white rice, valued $155,000, property of Avway Enterprise Rice Company.
He pleaded not guilty and was granted $75,000 bail until November 27.
Defence Counsel Vic Puran, […]
Remanded on abduction charge
Devon Williams, 22, of 169 James Street, Albouystown, was yesterday charged with the offence of abduction. He appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle and was not required to plead to the indictable offence.
It is alleged that on October 3, he abducted Yolanda Taylor.
The lawyer for the accused said that according to information received, the […]
Five on bail for larceny
Five men yesterday pleaded not guilty to a charge of larceny when they appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle.
It is alleged that on October 7, Zaheer Hussain, Shawn Setman, Subindra Samaroo, Steve Singh and Alexie Gomes had it their possession items that were suspected to be stolen.
Their lawyer made an application for reasonable bail […]
Duo on $50,000 bail each for larceny
Mark Harris, 43, of 84 David Street, Kitty, and Louis McDonald, 42, of 231 Da Silva Street, Newtown, were yesterday granted $50,000 bail each, after they appeared before Acting Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle on a larceny charge.
The duo pleaded not guilty to the charge, which stated that on October 9, they stole one engine valued $150,000, […]
Teenaged brothers remanded on carnal knowledge charges
A mother yesterday collapsed in the Acting Chief Magistrate’s Court after her two sons were remanded to prison on four counts each of carnal knowledge and buggery.
Ryan Chan 19, and Sean Chan 17, appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle charged for carnal knowledge and buggery.
They were not required to plead to the indictable offence, […]
Two fined $20,000 each for departing Guyana illegally
Nandaram Ally, 42, of Essequibo, yesterday pleaded guilty when he appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson charged with illegally departing Guyana.
On August 7, 2008, the accused departed Guyana by sea from a port not authorised for departure.
The accused said he left Pomeroon to go to Venezuela, then to Mexico and then over to Texas, […]
Man on felonius wounding charge on $25,000 bail
AN uncle was ordered to post $25,000 bail after he denied a charge of felonious wounding before Magistrate Chandra Sohan at the New Amsterdam Court.
Rudolph Bakker, is alleged to have gone to a wedding house on the Number 19 Public Road, Corentyne, where an argument, which stemmed from an old grievance, ensued between himself and […]
Arrest warrant issued for murder attempt accused
AN arrest warrant has been issued for Leon Thomas, who faces a charge of attempted murder allegedly committed on female Constable Rodlyn Hooper.
Magistrate Chandra Sohan issued the warrant in the New Amsterdam Court after he was informed that the defendant, who was sent on station bail was informed of his court date.
Thomas, who previously shared […]
Suspect in Berbice businessman murder eludes police
THE police in Berbice are continuing their investigations into the murder of businessman Kemlall Mangall, who succumbed to injuries received about his body on August 25, last.
A 17-year old, who is the main suspect, has continued to elude police ranks despite their efforts.
A police source who spoke under the condition of anonymity told the Guyana […]
