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Let me add that a relative was visiting Canada and had her home cleaned out when she returned from her vacation.

Funny, she was boasting about AFC's law and order and anti corruption mantra during the election campaign. She recently posted on Facebook that Guyana is no longer a safe place since the AFC/PNC took over.

I politely reminded her that is it called Karma, she got conned and voted for the AFC and received a harsh payback. Karma never fails. Indos did not know how safe they were until the AFC/PNC donkeys and crooks showed up.

She has since expressed regret and admitted being conned.

Another relative planted huge amounts of rice in Berbice and was slo conned by the AFC. He has since sold everything and quietly moved back the Canada since the rice industry collapsed. I remembered him about Moses offering the highest price for rice to them and in the end, Granger threw Indos under the bus and these AFC/PNC idiots did nothing to secure markets to assist suffering farmers.

These AFC/PNC idiots will be kicked out unless they rig the next election. Blacks, Mixed and Natives are now feeling the BIG SQUEEZE as the economy collapses.

They are all paying for allowing themselves to be conned by the AFC.

This is just the beginning. Take a look at this thread and see for yourself who are the main victims of crime since the AFC/PNC took over.

Where is loudmouth Joey ? The AFC/PNC crooks are looting and he cannot say shyte about it. He is another Indo jackass. PNC will kick them to the curb.

FM
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Bandits terrorize Edinburgh pensioner, daughter


 

-escape with $3M in cash, jewelry
A pensioner and his 45-year-old daughter were on Friday evening beaten and robbed by

The home that was invaded by bandits.

The home that was invaded by bandits.

three unmasked bandits sporting guns and a knife at their Lot 5 Edinburgh home, East Bank Berbice.
According to reports, the bandits gained entry by prizing a window at the lower flat of the home while 66-year-old Andrew DosRamos and his daughter 45-year-old Kamlawattie DosRamos were in their beds upstairs.
The incident occurred around 1:00 am.
Andrew DosRamos relayed to Kaieteur Mews that the bandits entered his room and began beating him after which they duct-taped his hands and feet. A plastic bag was also stuffed into his mouth to gag him and then he was wrapped with the mosquito net.
β€œMe know was three of the dem but me nah see dem face good and them come in and start beat meh all over on me hand and face. And me trying fah holler β€˜thief’ but them put plastic in me mouth and tape it and me couldn’t breathe.”

Robbed, beaten: Andrew DosRamos

Robbed, beaten: Andrew DosRamos

Meanwhile, Kamlawattie DosRamos told Kaieteur News that she awoke to the sound of her father screaming. She said that upon checking, she was grabbed by one of the bandits who placed duck tape on her hands and mouth.
β€œOne of them had long hair and he snatch me when I was going to Daddy and he seh don’t scream or else he gone kill me. Then he tek de tape and put it pon me mouth and meh hand and seh dem want de gun and a million dollar. Me seh dat we ain’t get them kind of money duh and dem start beat me”.
According to the distraught woman, the bandits ransacked the home and escaped with $3M in cash and jewellery, one laptop, an Ipad and three cellphones.
Food, several cans of paint and other valuables were also taken away. Ammunition is also missing from the house.
The bandits entered the yard by cutting a hole in the fence.
According to a source close to the investigation, police found a pack of cigarettes, and a dhal puri in a zip-lock plastic bag at the scene.
Investigations are ongoing.

FM

Bandits invade Grove home

Two armed men broke into the home of a Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) family in broad daylight.

The incident occurred on Tuesday about 09:30h.

The armed men carted off an undisclosed amount of cash, a quantity of jewellery, along with a television, computer and other electronic devices.

The bandits removed the grill door to gain entry

The bandits removed the grill door to gain entry

One of the bedrooms which were completely ransacked

One of the bedrooms which were completely ransacked

The perpetrators were also keen on cutting all cameras in order to guarantee a clear escape.

The owner of the house, identified only as β€œRoy”, was at work in Georgetown at the time of the robbery.

His wife was also not at home.

After neighbours realised what was taking place, an alarm was raised and the owner was notified of the incident.

Roy rushed home to find his house broken into and completely ransacked.

From all indications, the bandits removed the grille and forced the wooden door open with a sharp object.

Speaking to Guyana Times, Roy explained that it was a devastating experience because he worked really hard to earn back those valuables, after his house was raided a few years ago.

The Police were notified of the matter and an investigation has been launched.

FM

Woman shot as Police chase bandit

A woman was admitted to the Accident and Emergency Unit of the Georgetown Public Hospital on Tuesday afternoon after she was accidentally shot in the back.

Shot: Jean Rodrigues

Shot: Jean Rodrigues

The injured woman, who has been identified as Jean Rodrigues, of Crane Housing Scheme, West Coast Demerara, is said to be in her fifties.
According to reports reaching Guyana Times, Rodrigues, along with her husband, Anthony Persaud, their three children and grandchild were all headed to a wake in Grove, East Bank Demerara (EBD) around 17:30h when the incident occurred.
The family was in the vicinity of the Timehri bus park when they heard screams coming from a Police Officer. When they looked up, they saw the Officer (name given) in pursuit of a man.
In an attempt to catch the man, the Officer discharged a round, which allegedly hit the woman. β€œWe were all standing and this man run past us and then the Policeman that was chasing him fire off shots and miss the man, but hit my wife,” Persaud said as he recounted what happened. The distraught man relayed that his grandson was in the spot where his wife was shot, just a few seconds before.
Rodrigues was picked up and rushed to the hospital’s emergency room by the Policeman.
There are reports that the Police Officer told the family that he did not shoot the mother of 10, but rather it was the bandit he was pursuing.
However, the family members said they saw what had occurred and claimed that the Officer was trying to β€œcover up the matter”.
The family said that since Rodrigues was taken to the hospital around 17:30h, they have been unable to see her or to get an update on her condition.
The matter was reported to the Police Outpost at the hospital. The Officer has been placed under arrest, and an investigation has been launched to ascertain what transpired.

FM

Bandits robs Cumberland taxi driver after invading home


 

The police are on the hunt for five armed bandits who in the wee hours of Wednesday evening, broke and entered the dwelling house of a Cumberland, East Canje couple and robbed them before making good their escape.

Robbery victim: Navindra Singh

Robbery victim:
Navindra Singh

According to information, the couple-β€”27-year-old Navindra Singh, his wife 23-year-old Melissa Gobin, and their three-year-old son were awakened about 02:00hrs by strange noises outside of the bedroom door.
According to Singh, someone placed a gun above the door, demanding that he open it.
β€œWhen de one with the gun say open the door, me start holler cause is just we alone on de house and dem kick down de door and come in and push de gun at me side and seh β€˜don’t holler’ we want de money and gold.”
Singh said that the bandits knew him well as they addressed him by his middle name.
β€œDem know me cause dem saying dey want money and gold and telling me, β€˜Suresh just co-operate.’”
Singh told this newspaper that he told the bandits, β€œTake what yall want but don’t hurt we.” He said that he led them to the money located in the wardrobe.
The traumatized couple related that the bandits escaped with two gold chains, Singh’s wedding ring, jewellery belonging to the three-year-old, $40,000 in cash, two Samsung Galaxy cell phones, a tablet and one Laptop computer. The items were estimated to be a total of $600,000.
The bandits gained entry into the home by removing the louvre panes from the bathroom window.
Investigations are ongoing.

FM

Bandits attack Church Street hotel


 

The owner of Sleepin Hotel plans to step up security measures, as the hotel was robbed at gun point on Tuesday evening.
Yesterday Kaieteur News was informed by the hotel owner, that several persons came banditsforward with information regarding the identity of the two bandits. This information was forwarded to the Guyana Police Force who are currently investigating the matter.
Early Tuesday evening ranks of the Guyana Police Force were summoned to the hotel. Two men, who pulled up outside the hotel located on Church Street, Alberttown, robbed staffers of the hotel at about 19:20 hours.
One of men entered the premises ostensibly enquiring about a room for a relative, who was coming to Guyana for five days. The receptionist made the young man who was said to be in his 20s, aware of the rates at the hotel.
The individual then took out a phone and began to send a text. At this point, hotel staffers were of the view that he was relating the information (prices) to the said relative. Moments later another man emerged from the car, entered the lobby of the hotel brandishing a gun. He was said to be in his 30s.
The doorman who was reportedly paying attention to the first man, who entered the lobby area, was surprised by the gun toting bandit who ordered him to give up all he had.
β€œHe then said to me β€˜Furthermore, go in there and tek out everything before I shoot you,’” the doorman recounted.
It was at this point, that the first individual who entered the lobby moved behind the counter and ordered the receptionist to empty the cash drawers before both men escaped in a waiting car.
The owner, Clifton Bacchus said that he had left the hotel only five minutes before the robbery occurred with most of the days earnings. He disclosed that just about $100,000 of phone card money was taken.

FM

Customers’ rob Ogle feed shop over $2M, valuables


 

The Sooklall Feedshop at 21 Temple Street Ogle was robbed on Tuesday of over $2M in valuables.
According to Neville Sooklall, the incident occurred around 9:00hrs, when two men on a black and white motorcycle came to the Sooklall residence to purchase feed.

Neville Sooklall [inset) in front of his home which was robbed.

Neville Sooklall (inset) in front of his home which was robbed.

One of the men entered the yard and the other was said to have stayed on the motorcycle. Neville said that the man approached his daughter-in-law Sandroutie Sooklall to conduct the transaction. He said that after the man paid for the feed and received the bag, he threw it on the ground and demanded a refund.
It was at this time that he pulled out a gun and began signalling the other man, his daughter-in-law along with a neighbour, a newspaper vendor and a customer were made to stand in the patio of the house. According to Neville, they were then forced to lie on the floor.
The accomplice who was waiting outside then entered the compound and took the shop attendant into the house while the gun slinging robber guarded the others.
Neville said, β€œDem bring abi inside here right, and we sit down hay and de other one wah bin pon de bike after dis bai seh that don’t talk! Don’t seh nuttin! That bai come in and carry she (his daughter-in-law) inside de house”
According to Neville Sooklall, the man ransacked the house and emerged with a bag containing computers and handed the items to his accomplice.
β€œWhen he come out, he tell she (his daughter-in-law) fa sit down outside with us and he linger, linger.”
Neville said that the men then proceeded to relieve his daughter-in-law of her earrings. He said too that he was robbed of $15,000. Before making their escape, the men locked the victims in the house.
β€œThem push us inside de house and dem shut it, and then we hear this bike roll up, and when it roll up we seh dem gone.”
According to Neville Sooklall’s son, the men took two laptops, jewellery, one I-phone and a portable DVD player. He said that the family is still checking to see what other items were taken. However he estimated losses to be about $2M.
One resident on the scene said that she recognized the men since they have been frequenting the area supposedly scouting for a vulnerable target.

FM
BCCDA President Ramroop Rajnauth
BCCDA President Ramroop Rajnauth

Berbice Chambers president robbed

 

A LONE thief robbed Berbice Chambers of Commerce and Development Association (BCCDA) President, Ramroop Rajnauth of a gold chain valued $700,000 after he returned home from the Guinness Bar in New Amsterdam Thursday morning.The Guyana Chronicle was told that Rajnauth, the owner of Danzie’s clothing and auto sales had left the bar at Main Street and Lad Lane, just a corner away from his home, about 01: 30hrs and soon after the incident occurred.

On arriving home, he exited the vehicle to open his gate, and as he was about to drive into his ward, an identifiable male snatched the chain off his neck and flee on foot in a western direction on the Strand Road.

There were security guards in proximity but they were unable to capture the bandit

FM

Gunmen strike at Digicel’s Vreed-en-Hoop outlet


 

– Carted off cellular phones in garbage bags
Three gunmen carried out a brazen robbery on Digicel’s Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara (WCD)’s outlet around 14:00 hrs yesterday, escaping with all the company’s cellular phones in garbage bags.
The men, who could have barely carried the stolen items, escaped in a white Toyota Allion that was waiting outside of the store.
Investigators are hoping that video footage which will be made available some time today will make it easy for them to identify the gunmen and their getaway car.
According to information received, the three men entered the store and pretended to be customers interested in a Samsung galaxy cellular phone. When most of the customers had left, one of them pulled out a gun and demanded that everyone lie on the floor.
There were one customer and three staffers.
The men then emptied all the cellular phones into two garbage bags before escaping. The staffers and customer were also robbed of their valuables.
Two Saturdays ago, three bandits stormed a phone company which is a dealer store of Digicel on Sheriff Street, Georgetown, and escaped with a number of high-end phones. No one has been arrested for that robbery.

FM

Teen shot dead outside Rio nightclub

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A 19-year-old North Ruimveldt resident was shot dead early this morning while another man was critically injured, following an argument which ended outside the Rio Nightclub in Queenstown.

The dead teenager has been identified as Ryan Sergeant called β€˜Harry.’ He was shot once to the head. The other individual, whose name was given as Jeffrey Ferrol was shot to his neck and is currently undergoing surgery at the Georgetown Public Hospital.

The incident occurred around 2 am.

The Rio Inn at Forshaw and Oronoque Streets
The Rio Inn at Forshaw and Oronoque Streets

While the circumstances surrounding the incident remain sketchy, Stabroek News understands that there was an argument inside the nightclub which eventually ended up as a scuffle. Shots was said to be fired by persons inside and outside the club; Sergeant and Ferrol were said to be unarmed.

Investigations are ongoing and the police are hunting for two suspects.

Meanwhile, the police today said β€œCCTV footage is available and investigators are informed of the possible suspects who were involved in an altercation, prior to rounds being discharged.”

FM

Burglars cart off cash, appliances from East Canje home


 

A Fort Ordinance, East Canje home was on Sunday broken into. 3Now two sisters fear that the burglars will strike again.
Tenant Temekia Edwards, who was not at home at the time of the incident, told Kaieteur News that she, her sister and her niece were away at a birthday function when she received the news.
β€œI was out with my sister celebrating my mother’s birthday and my boyfriend called me to say that somebody break into the house.”
According to the traumatized woman, when she arrived to the home, she noticed her 55β€³ flat screen TV missing and the entire house ransacked.
The men escaped with a total of $120,000 in cash and a pair of gold earrings.
According to the woman, the bandits gained entry into the home by prising open the grill on the window located in her bedroom.
This is not the first time the home was robbed.
According to a police source, no one has since been arrested as investigations continue.

FM

Farmer executed in suspected land dispute

Shockwaves rang throughout Gangaram settlement, East Canje, Berbice, when news of a livestock farmer’s execution spread through the small community like wildfire.
Dead is 38-year-olf Ramnarine Etwaroo, called β€œBill”, a father of one, whose bullet riddled body was discovered on Tuesday afternoon at the Wing Road, Estate Dam area.
Information reaching this newspaper revealed that the man who resided at Lot 84 Gangaram Village, East Canje, left his home about 1:00 pm to weed his private land when he was executed.

The home of the farmer

The home of the farmer

Executed: Ramnarine Itwaru

Executed: Ramnarine Itwaru

When Kaieteur News visited the home of the now dead man, loud screams and wails were heard as family members were still trying to come to grips with the devastating news.
The man’s wife, Rosie Hemraj, was too distraught to speak to media operatives.
According to the man’s sister-in-law, Sharada Hemraj, they received a phone call about 3:00 pm from relatives who stated that the man had met with an accident and was left lying on the road.
β€œI send me father to go see what happen and we call and call then we get the news that somebody shoot him and just leff him there.”
The dead man’s father-in-law, Parbalal Hemraj, 63, told this newscast that when he arrived at the scene, a large crowd had already gathered.

Itwaru's inconsolable wife

Itwaru’s inconsolable wife

β€œWhen meh guh, meh see he lay down pon de road and he skin fulla blood with about four hole all ova he body.”
He told Kaieteur news that his son-in-law was a peaceful man and had no issues with residents in the community.
β€œHe was quiet and friendly. He nah had no problem wid nobody in this place hay so meh can’t seh who would do dah.”
Relatives suspected that the man’s recent ban on persons trespassing on his land may be connected to his gruesome death.
The man’s body was picked up and taken to the New Amsterdam Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Investigations are ongoing.

FM

Cuban national shot, robbed in Regent Street store


 

A 61-year-old Cuban woman, Maria Puig, of 25 Laluni Street Queenstown, was shot during a daylight robbery yesterday on Regent Street opposite the Georgetown Mayor and City Council chambers.

Stand Variety Store, opened on the left.

Stand Variety Store, opened on the left.

The incident occurred around 12:25 hrs in the Stand Variety Store located on the ground floor of the popular Matt’s Record Bar building.
According to an employee of the establishment, the woman entered the store and was followed by a young man who grabbed at her purse. She said that the man then shot at the woman’s arm. After which, the injured woman raised an alarm speaking in her native tongue, Spanish. After a jostle with the bandit, Puig fell to the ground.
The employee said that the man then ran out of the store and joined his accomplice who was waiting in the street on a motorcycle. When Kaieteur News arrived on the scene yesterday, police investigators as well as city police had cordoned off the entrance to the store.
After completing their initial inquiries, the police entered the store; there was blood splattered on the floor.
One nearby hat vendor said that he was unable to see what transpired. However, he remembered hearing the gunshot. He said that after peering to see what happened he noticed a male running from the store to meet his partner who then sped away.
According to reports, the woman was robbed of $5000 and was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital for emergency treatment. When this publication visited the hospital, it was informed that the woman had been taken into the theatre.
Speaking with Commander of β€˜A’ Division Clifton Hicken, Kaieteur News was made to understand that video footage obtained by the police only showed the back of the suspect who shot the woman. However, police are working along with eyewitnesses to ascertain the identity of the man who was seen leaving the store.

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The Sophia Health Centre
The Sophia Health Centre

Nurses shutdown Sophia Health Centre after robbery

 

THE health center in β€˜C’ Field, Sophia was again robbed on Wednesday, causing nurses there to put up a β€œclosed until further notice” sign.

The last time the facility was robbed, the nurses had vowed not to work there any longer until something is done about the spate of robberies there.

A resident in the area told the Chronicle, on condition of anonymity, that the nurses are very scared to work at the center having been robbed several times in the past.

β€œThis is bad for the community because this is the only health centre around,” the resident lamented.

The gunman, who went to take a patient for medical treatment, waited until they went in to the nurse to stage the robbery. The patient’s details, and the car number that took him and the robber to the centre were handed over to the authorities, the resident informed.

According to him, there is a female security officer at the site who is incapable of dealing with this situation as the robbers are armed.

β€œThese are young men ages 15-19 and no older,” said the resident. No major damage was done this last time as the nurses quickly raised an alarm, causing the robber to escape.

During a previous robbery, a gunman pretending to be suffering from severe back pain, robbed a doctor and four nurses of their personal belongings at the said center. While he was inside the medical centre, an accomplice was on the lookout in the waiting area.

The doctor was with a patient when a nurse entered the room and informed him about the patient with the back pain. The bandit then rushed into the room and pulled out a gun, robbing the doctor of his gold band and chain. The nurses were also relieved of their cellphones.

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Home > TOP STORY > Father slays son
Murdered: Mahesh Chand.
Murdered: Mahesh Chand.

Father slays son

 

…during drug-money fight

By Michel Outridge

In a drug-filled rage,a father of five fatally stabbed one of his sons twice in the stomach on Wednesday night when he stood up in defence of his mother, who was being beaten for $200 to buy cocaine.Dead is 24-year-old Mahesh Chand, a porter who worked on a truck,of Lot 81 Narine Street, Annandale, East Coast Demerara. In a statement police said that investigations are being conducted into the alleged murder, which occurred at about 23:30hs onWednesday.The alleged perpetrator,who is the victim’s father,subsequently fled the scene but has since been apprehended and taken into custody. Enquiries disclosed that the suspect had requested to borrow some money from his wife who refused his request. As a result they had an altercation which turned violent. The victim, who is their son,was present and he intervened.During the altercation the suspect armed himself with a cutlass and inflicted a wound to the chest of the victim, who ran and collapsed. He was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival, the police statement ended.

The house where the murder took place.

The house where the murder took place.

Cocaine crave

Meanwhile, detailing the event on Thursday morning, mother of the deceased, Tajeranie Chowtie, told the Guyana Chronicle that it was about 10:30 hrs. on Wednesday when her husband, Amernauth Chand,began his usual demands for money to buy cocaine and cannabis sativa (marijuana). She stated that she was in bed with her husband when he got up and began pacing the house, demanding she give him money while her son, Mahesh,was asleep in the same bedroom.

As usual, the woman said he started to hit her and it was then Mahesh got up in her defence and it infuriated the man. She said her husband told their son, β€œYou take your mother side and stand up to me.” The grieving woman related that there was a scuffle between the father and son after which the elder Chand armed himself with a cutlass from the kitchen. It was at this stage that Mahesh reportedly told his father that: β€œI big now,you can’t beat me anymore.” Guyana Chronicle was told that the elder Chand became angry and attacked his son,even after the young man had gone back to his bed. The woman said when her husband attacked her son she fled the house in fear and went to hide in the yard in some bushes. The other two teenage children also went into hiding. Chowtie told this newspaper that her husband usually works as a handyman around the area and he had given her $2000 earlier in the day and they made some purchases of things needed for the house and just $400 had remained.
She said her husband was aware of that and he wanted the money to buy drugs. He stole the money and even got $200 more from Mahesh just to leave her alone.

The woman said that after the stabbing her son was left bleeding on the bed and then they heard when he fell from the bed;but they were afraid to go to his rescue because Chand would, from time to time ,threaten to kill all of them. She said that after her husband left the house she went to her son and saw him panting for breath. The woman said she called out for help after which the neighbours came but by then Mahesh had bled out. It was about half hour later when he was transported to the GPHC,where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Amernauth Chand was later apprehended and is in police custody.

Abuse

Chowtie told the Guyana Chronicle that she suffered years of abuse at the hands of Chand and whenever she tried to leave him he would beg her to take him back. She said that because of the five children she always returned;but he never changed. The woman stated that because of fright two of her sons,ages 20 and 23 years old ,do not live with them, but rather at her sister in the same yard but in a house at the back. She noted that Mahesh,who is her eldest child,was the breadwinner of the home.

Grieving mother, Tajeranie Chowtie. [Samuel Maughn photo]

Grieving mother, Tajeranie Chowtie. [Samuel Maughn photo]

Her two younger children,a 15-year-old son and a 16-year-old daughter,also reside with her in their one-bedroom wooden house. Chowtie said since she met her husband he has always been hooked on drugs,but back then he only used to use marijuana,but years later he began using crack cocaine. She told this newspaper that her husband did not drink alcohol, but abused drugs and had to get it 3 to 4 times a day- a habit she supported by giving him money out of fear of being beaten. The woman said too that when the children were younger he used to beat them and there was nothing she could do because he would beat her even more. Chowtie disclosed that her husband beat her a lot and even chopped her a few times.She wanted to see him go to jail,
but was always afraid of the repercussion.One time she got very close to having him charged but her medical report was bloodied and the police did not accept it. She tried to get a new one but had the royal run-around and gave up.

 

She reported too that when the neighbours tried to help her and the children,her husband would verbally abuse them. β€œMy husband always used to tell Mahesh he will chop him because he does stand up for me when I getting beat and I never thought he would actually do it but everyone was afraid of him because he is very violent.” She said Mahesh and his father fought before and whenever he is hitting her,he (Mahesh) would step in to save her from being badly beaten.

Neighbours
On the streets,neighbours were livid, some of whom told the Guyana Chronicle that violence and loud quarrels were the norm whenever the elder Chand needs a β€˜quick fix’ of drugs.
They said he would often beat his wife for money to buy drugs and when the woman refuses he would throw a tantrum. Villagers said that when they heard Chand quarreling on Wednesday night,it was nothing new,but when the mother began screaming for help they realised something had gone wrong.

They expressed shock since they described the man as being normal when he did not β€˜smoke’ but when he was under the influence of drugs, he would become violent. Residents said the man would do work for them by cleaning their yards and do other odd jobs but he was not a responsible person and hardly gave any of his earnings to his wife and he did not contribute to the home. As a result of the hardships, the children had to come out of school, and began working at a young age.
They reported that Mahesh was the quiet one, who contributed to the home and looked after his siblings and mother.

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Home > NEWS > Bandits kick down door at Herstelling
The wooden door which was kicked down by the bandits.
The wooden door which was kicked down by the bandits.

Bandits kick down door at Herstelling

 

-escape with $1.6M in cash, jewellerry

A FAMILY of three is tramautised following an early morning armed robbery at their Lot 463 Fourth Street, Herstelling, East Bank Demerara home, where four men kicked down their front door and carted off money and jewellery.Speaking with this newspaper,Vidyawattie Harrinath said it was about 02:00 hs Thursday when they heard the glass of the front window shattered followed by the banging of the rear door.
She related that at the time,they were on the ground floor of their two-storey house and they dropped to the ground in fear.

The house where the robbery took place early Thursday morning.

The house where the robbery took place early Thursday morning.

By then, the wooden door was kicked down and four men entered their house and when asked why they were there,one said β€œIs the police, we come to search.” The 22-year-old reported that one bandit held her and her mother, while three others took her father upstairs after demanding money and jewellery.

The victims pointed out that they were told to keep their heads down and not look at the faces of the criminals.She was struck behind the head with a gun when she began screaming. She stated that the men spent about 20 minutes inside the house. Vidyawattie said the bandits ransacked the house and found the jewellery which amounted to about $1M and the cash they had which totalled $640,000.

She disclosed that during the home invasion the robbers hit her father repeatedly on the shoulder, stomach and back with a cutlass and a gun. Meanwhile, Commander of β€˜A’ Division,Clifton Hicken,told the Guyana Chronicle that they have obtained footage from a neighbour and they are in the process of enhancing the images to identify the licence plates of the two cars used in the commission of the robbery. He added that they are also enhancing the images to identify the four robbers, two of whom were armed with two guns. While the victims were not pleased with the police response, Hicken said the police responded in a timely manner and searched for evidence.
However, no arrest has been made.

FM

Gunmen pose as police ranks, kick down Herstelling family’s door


 

– Escape with $2M in cash and jewelry after beating, terrorizing victims
Five gunmen, posing as police ranks kicked down the door of a Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD) family home, and beat them before escaping with $2M in cash and jewellery.hert
The 15-minute ordeal has left the victims, Esther Harrinauth, 43; her husband 46-year-old Anganauth Harrinauth and their 22-year-old daughter, Vidyawattie Harrinauth traumatized. They all received a sound thrashing at the hands of the gunmen.
The incident occurred shortly after 02:00 hrs at Lot 463 Fourth Street, Herstelling, East Bank Demerara (EBD).
A neighbour’s surveillance footage showed when two cars stopped in front of the family’s two-storey home and five persons exited. The vehicles then drove up the road where they waited on the men to return.
A traumatized Esther Harrinauth yesterday recalled that her husband had just got up to use the washroom.
When he returned to bed, they heard the sound of a car engine in front of their premises.
β€œBefore we could have peeped, we hear like someone jumping the fence and my husband shouted and asked who it was and someone said β€˜police.’ Before we could have done anything, we hear them kicking at the door,” the woman said.
The men first broke a window but when they realized it was grilled, they kicked down their victim’s door, which only took a few seconds.
According to Esther Harrinauth, after breaking the door, the five men, all armed with guns rushed up to their rooms and demanded that they remain quiet while claiming that they were police officers. The woman said that they had no time to hide or shout for help.
β€œThey looking and asking where the money and jewelry is and they hit my husband with the gun and a cutlass they collect from downstairs. They hit me and my daughter with the gun,” the woman related.
She explained that while the men were beating her husband, they requested that she and her daughter lie on the floor.
Throughout the ordeal, the men reassured the victims that they were police ranks and demanded that they be quiet.
The victims asked no questions. They did as the men said. The gunmen were not masked. Meanwhile, neighbours who gathered at the victim’s home yesterday, said that it was the first time that such an incident occurred in the quiet community.
Up to press time, no one has been arrested.

FM

Teenagers held at gunpoint in foiled Better Hope robbery

In another brazen attack, bandits on Thursday afternoon held two females under the age of 18 when they attempted to rob a Better Hope, East Coast Demerara, furniture store.

Bandits attempted to rob this East Coast Demerara furniture store on Thursday

Bandits attempted to rob this East Coast Demerara furniture store on Thursday

According to information gathered, around 14:30h, two bandits, one of whom was armed, rolled up on a black CG motorcycle at the Pradeep’s Furniture Store and demanded cash from the proprietor’s 16 and 17-year-old granddaughters. The teenagers were attending to the store at the time the would-be robbers infiltrated.

According to reports, the armed bandit took one of the girls to the back of the furniture store and placed a gun at her belly, demanding that she hand over the cash. The other bandit who was unarmed kept watch with the other young lady at the front. After it was explained that cash was unavailable, the gunman escorted the girl to the front but pointed the gun to the other sister.

At this point the girls’ father who is the proprietor’s son-in-law returned and the bandits assumed that he was a regular customer and left.

The ordeal has left the family shaken.

Proprietor Pradeep Jangbir told Guyana Times that police responded in less than 15 minutes and are currently investigating the attempted robbery.

Meanwhile investigations by Guyana Times revealed that the number plate of the motorcycle bares the registration number CF 6479

FM

Three critical after Enmore drive-by shooting


 

Three persons are now hospitalised as a result of a drive-by shooting incident at Enmore Village, East Coast Demerara yesterday. The shooting occurred in the vicinity of a wash bay in Enmore last evening.
Ron Robertson, 32, was shot three times in his back; Shauna Persaud, 29, was shot in her chest and 24-yearold Toby Pooran Etwaroo was shot twice in his abdomen.
All three persons were rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) by public-spirited neighbours who own a bus.
An eyewitness recounted that (the injured persons) were all β€˜liming’ at the wash bay, when police officers allegedly drove up and asked them whether they had interfered with anyone. The witness said that soon after the police officers drove off, a silver car with tinted windows drove up and opened gunfire on them.
About a dozen shots rang out. The witness said that the car drove off at an alarming speed leaving Robertson, Persaud and Pooran all lying on the ground with gunshot wounds. The eyewitness further stated that when the police came on the scene they did not chase after the shooters.
Another person who was in the vicinity at the time, stated that she saw Pooran Etwaroo running towards her holding his abdomen; she said he fell on the ground and said, β€œGyal mi get shoot”. She then raised an alarm, alerting other persons from the area, who came out and transported the persons to the hospital.
Kaieteur News was made to understand that the injured persons were undergoing operations late last night.

FM

Motorcyclist shoots young couple; male in mouth, female in neck


 

A young couple was last evening shot in the Shirley Field Ridley Housing Scheme as they made their way to the home of a close relative.
According to information reaching Kaieteur News Troyan Barton, 17, of 198 Diamond Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara, and Jhonnick La Rose, 19, were both rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) after being shot in the neck and mouth respectively.
A close relative of Barton disclosed that the couple was heading to the home of La Rose’s mother when a β€œRasta man” rode up on a motor cycle and opened fire. The incident, this publication understands, occurred around 20:30 hours.

FM

Guard shot in foiled midnight heist outside bank


 

Police stepped up the hunt today for two gunmen who shot a Professional Guard Service rank during a foiled heist just before midnight outside the Demerara Bank Limited in Camp Street.
Security guard Michael De Clou was shot at least twice in the buttocks by one of the shotgun-toting men after he refused to hand over a bag of cash that the PGS ranks were preparing to deposit at the bank.
The gunmen, who arrived at the scene in a car, were forced to retreat empty-handed after the wounded guard returned fire.
From all appearances, the PGS team, who were travelling in a security van, was trailed to the bank after picking up cash deposits from two Royal Castle outlets in Sheriff Street and South Ruimveldt.
Kaieteur News understands that De Clou had exited the van outside the bank with a money bag, when he observed that a car had stopped behind the PGS vehicle.
Seconds later, two men, including one with a shotgun, exited the car and ordered De Clou to β€œhand over the money.”
Instead, the quick-thinking guard tossed the sack of cash back into the PGS van. The robber with the shotgun then shot De Clou, who responded with gunfire of his own, which forced the gunmen to retreat.
De Clou was taken to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation and was still receiving treatment in the hospital’s Accident and Emergency Unit at press time.
He was visited by some of his colleagues and also by his employer, Mr. Sean Kirkpatrick.
The attack is believed to have been recorded on security cameras at the scene.
(see more details in tomorrow’s edition)

FM

Maybe this is the reason for all the crime we see. The coalition brayed that they would clean up criminal activities but we see it continue unabated, especially against Indian victims. 

Sixty-eight complaints against cops for neglect of duty


 

– PCA Chairman  

The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) has recorded 68 complaints against police ranks for allegedly neglecting their duties for the year 2016. This information was provided to Kaieteur News by PCA Chairman Justice Cecil Kennard.
According to the information provided by Justice Kennard, the PCA received between January 1, 2016 and September 30, 2016, a total of 145 complaints. Of this number, 135 have been closed, thus leaving 10 pending.
Other complaints that were investigated by PCA included: three corrupt transactions, nine Unlawful arrests, two  Unlawful Seizure of property, nine Acting in a manner likely to bring discredit on the reputation of the Force,  four Assault, two  Demanding money to prevent prosecution, two Conduct himself in an important manner, six Wanting in civility to members of the public, eight Police misconduct, 10 Abuse of power, two Threats, 10 Police harassment, one Conduct himself in an oppressive manner, one Use of more force than necessary, and one of Abuse.
Out of the total sum of complaints, the 68 that dealt with police ranks neglecting their duties represented the majority of complaints reported to the PCA.

PCA Chairman Justice Cecil Kennard

PCA Chairman
Justice Cecil Kennard

In an interview with Kaieteur News, Justice Kennard stated that the PCA had received a total of 399 files from the Office of Professional Response (OPR). He disclosed that the PCA offered advice on these cases and returned them to OPR. There are however some cases that are yet to be closed, Justice Kennard noted.
He went on to say that the PCA has a team of four investigators consisting of a retired Senior Inspector, a Chief Inspector, an Inspector and a former Captain of the Guyana Defence Force. These individuals were assigned to the PCA on the April 1, 2015, and β€œthey were doing an excellent job” according to Justice Kennard.
Justice Kennard stated that in order for an investigation to be conducted, a complaint must first be lodged at the PCA.
Following this, a statement is taken from the complainant and according to Justice Kennard the police of whom the complaint was made against, is contacted and asked to give an explanation on the said matter by way of statement.  Both the complainant and the accused are entitled to produce a witness or multiple witnesses, Justice Kennard said.
When the investigation is completed recommendations are made and given to the Police Service Commission for the necessary action to be taken.
He went on to say that in cases whereby the ranks are from Constable to Sergeant, disciplinary hearings are conducted through the Office of the Commissioner of Police and if the ranks are above that of an Inspector and Assistant Commissioner, disciplinary  measures will be conducted by the Police Service Commission.

FM

Woman, 60, allegedly raped, stabbed to death


 

A 60-year-old woman, believed to be mentally ill, was found murdered in her Cornelia Ida, West Coast Demerara (WCD) home around 10:30 hrs yesterday.

The shack where the woman’s body was discovered.

The shack where the woman’s body was discovered.

The dead woman has been identified as Bibi Kaneece, of Ball Field Street, Cornelia Ida, WCD. Her body was found in a hammock with multiple stab wounds to the chest.
Police believed that the woman might have been raped before she was stabbed to death since her skirt was pulled up to her chest and she was without underwear.
Kaieteur News understands that the woman’s body was discovered by her son who went to the house to drop off food.
Police have arrested one suspect and they are looking for a second.
A neighbour said that she was at her home yesterday when the woman’s son called out for her. β€œHe called me and tell me to come see what happened and when I go, I see her in the hammock with dried blood on her stomach.”
The woman said that from the way her neighbour’s body was discovered, it seemed as if she was raped. β€œI am living right next to her and I didn’t hear anything. I heard no noise and normally she does talk and sing by herself but I didn’t hear anything (Sunday night).”
According to the woman, who asked not to be named, Kaneece was last seen bathing at the seawall around 17:30 hrs on Sunday after which she went into her home.
This newspaper was told that two years ago, a fisherman broke into the woman’s home and raped her. A report was made but the suspect was not charged.

FM

Miner killed during row at Sand Hills

 

TWENTY-FIVE-year-old Richard Culpepper of One Mile, Potaro was fatally stabbed by another miner during a heated argument last Sunday at Sand Hills, Cuyuni Mazaruni (Region Seven).According to the police, a group of men were imbibing when a row began. It turned into a fight, and the suspect stabbed Culpepper in the chest with a knife. He has since fled further in the back dam.

Police say it is unsure what led to the fatal stabbing, but several miners had gathered for a β€˜drink’ when the incident occurred. They have since revealed the identity of the suspect, whom police are seeking to apprehend.

Divisional Commander Rabindranauth Budhram has said that β€˜disorderly murders’ have always been a problem in the hinterland, as most miners imbibe heavily and get into drunken brawls over women, among other things. He related that the leading contributors to these incidents are alcohol abuse, domestic violence, and worksite disputes involving workers and bosses.

According to police statistics, β€˜F’ Division has recorded 13 murders, most of which have been disorderly murders committed between January and September 2016. For the corresponding period last year, this division had tallied 17 murders.

FM

Taxi driver killed during robbery

A Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo man was on Tuesday evening killed during a robbery at Tuschen Housing Scheme.ronald

Dead is Roland Jodie called Vishaul, a taxi driver. Reports are that the 24-year-old man was hired by two men to take them aback the Tuschen Housing Scheme. However, Jodie was later discovered with two gunshot wounds and was rushed to the West Demerara Regional Hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. While details are sketchy, this newspaper was told that Police are investigating the incident with robbery as the motive. When contacted Divisional Commander Leslie James confirmed the shooting, adding that Police are investigating the incident. See more details in our Thursday edition.

 

FM

Thieves strike in Subryanville

– 2 in custody

Thieves stormed a Subryanville, Georgetown home early Tuesday morning, leaving the family traumatised.
This newspaper was told that about 03:30h on Tuesday, four men exited a yellow Toyota Raum and broke in to the Lot 62 Fourth Avenue and Church Road home of 43-year-old cattle farmer Ryad Bacchus and his family.

Brazen thieves broke into a Subryanville home on Tuesday

Brazen thieves broke into a Subryanville home on Tuesday

Bacchus explained that the family was asleep at time the bandits broke through a section of their home, and then made off with a number of valuable household items.
According to Bacchus, he awoke about 04:00h for his usual morning prayers and it was then his wife noticed items missing from the home.
β€œAt about 4 o’clock we woke up and my wife discovered the television missing; she went downstairs and saw the board from the bottom of the house [ripped] out,” Bacchus noted.
He also told this publication that he then made repeated calls to the 911 number, but all proved futile. As such, he proceeded to the Kitty Police Station. β€œI jumped in the car and went to Kitty Police Station and wake up de Police them,” he related.
Meanwhile, late Tuesday afternoon, Guyana Times was informed that the Police have captured two men with a water pump and vacuum belonging to Bacchus.
This newspaper was told that the men are being held at the West Ruimveldt Police Station.
On Thursday, a Herstelling, East Bank Demerara man was briefly hospitalised after he was beaten by several armed men posing as Police Officers. The bandits made off with jewellery and an undisclosed amount of cash. This follows over 20 robberies in the Vreed-en-Hoop, West Coast Demerara area over the last week. Police investigations are continuing.

FM
Stabroek News Photographer Keno George
Stabroek News Photographer Keno George

Stabroek News photographer robbed at gunpoint

 

POPULAR Photographers, Keno George and Terrence Thompson along with two models were on Wednesday afternoon robbed of personal belongings valued at more than $1.1M on Hadfiled Street behind D’Urban Park.According to George, who is a Senior Photographer attached to Stabroek News, he was doing a photo-shoot with two models about 16:00h when two men approached them from behind; one with a gun, the other with a knife and relieved them of their belongings.

β€œI was doing a shoot. Terrence was there with me and the two models. And two of them came up behind us and shouted β€˜give we everything.’ Then they started collecting the stuff we had and put it in my camera bag after which they ran through a trail in the area,” George said.

Taken were one Canon 6D camera, one Canon 70-200 f/2.8 and a Canon 24-105 f/4 lens, two canon flashes, three cellphones and some other items, including cash from the four individuals.

The photographer said that the man who had the gun was wearing long jeans, but had his shirt in his hand, while the other, who had a gun, was wearing a β€œcut-off foot pants” and a red cap. The robbers then made good their escape through a trail in the area.

George and Thompson are well known photographers who would stage photo shoots often, using popular social media, Facebook to market their work. (Ravin Singh

FM

Apparently there is a parallel criminal society in Guyana where guns are the norm and police are impotent.

How are people allowed to discharge fire arms in gun salute while police look on helplessly? Do they have licences for these weapons are are just another criminal network condoned by the Granger administration?

Gunplay at funeral of teen shot outside Rio

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Ryan β€˜Harry’ Sargeant

NINETEEN-year-old Ryan β€˜Harry’ Sargeant, who was gunned down outside the Rio nightclub, was laid to rest yesterday at Le Repentir Cemetery amidst a large gathering of mourners, some of whom discharged rapid gunshots in the air, bidding him farewell.Hundreds of people, some arriving in cars and on motorcycles, created a huge build-up of vehicular traffic; and although armed police ranks were strategically placed at the burial site, mourners, who outnumbered the lawmen, managed to discharge many shots in the air. Fortunately, no one was injured.

The large gathering, which consisted of relatives, friends and others, was accompanied by music of the likes of Alkaline, while many openly indulged in various alcoholic beverages. The scene resembled that of a β€˜party’, while loud cries could be heard in Le Repentir Cemetery; and it was hours before the crowd dispersed and the police left the area.

Following the shooting which claimed the life of the teenager and injured another man on September 26, six persons were taken into custody, but they were all subsequently released.
Sleuths managed to identify the shooters from video footage obtained from Rio and surrounding businesses.

Sargeant, of Lot 25 Layou Street, North Ruimveldt Georgetown, was reportedly shot to the head in that fracas. Reports indicated that a girlfriend of a suspect and another female had a verbal exchange which quickly escalated into a fist fight inside the nightclub. However, the group was asked to β€œtake it outside” when their male partners intervened, and soon a group of men had an exchange of words and shots were fired.

FM

Mother critical after shot in mouth


 

A mother of two is in a critical state after she was shot in the mouth reportedly by the father of one of her children. According to relatives, the shooting occurred around 16:00hrs yesterday at West Ruimveldt, Georgetown.
Reports are that 27-year-old Shevon Harry was shot in the mouth by the man with whom she shares a relationship.
One of Harry’s sisters said that she learnt of the shooting via a phone call from a friend. The woman stated that she was unaware if her sister and the man were having any problems. She said that a resident from the neighbourhood rushed her sibling to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
Investigations are ongoing.

 

Guns guns everywhere under the PNC, it is believed that after the May 2015 ascension to power, the PNC shared out guns to their supporters bought by money from the nations coffers to keep the PPP in check. Now we see these guns used to rob and kill. 

FM

No wonder chicken man D2 afraid to go to Guyana. He is afraid that his own PNC black will get him in gunplay.

Bandits reportedly hijack, burn car at Yarrowkabra


 

The police are investigating a case where a burnt car was discovered on the Emerald Tower Road at Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke-Linden Highway yesterday, around 07:30 hrs.

This car was reportedly found burnt in a Yarrowkabra trail on Friday morning after being hijacked from a Kuru Kururu taxi driver.

This car was reportedly found burnt in a Yarrowkabra trail on Friday morning after being hijacked from a Kuru Kururu taxi driver.

According to information received, the car was hijacked from a taxi driver in Kuru Kururu and taken to the area by the bandits.
It is unclear what happened to the driver of the vehicle but around 05:00 hrs yesterday, residents claimed that they heard gunshots in the area. They later discovered the burnt vehicle.

FM

Lone gunman robs NA businessman

A gunman on a bicycle robbed the owner of La Caribe Diner of Main Street, New Amsterdam, on Friday evening. The incident occurred around 22:15h.

Businessman Albert DeNoberga was in his Vrymen’s Erven yard when the unmasked man appeared and dashed in, demanding he hand over valuables.

DeNoberga handed over $4000 and his bank card which he had on his person at the time. The man then hurriedly fled the scene.

When contacted for a comment on the matter, Divisional Commander Kevin Adonis told Guyana Times that no shots were fired.

However, a source reported that three gunshots were heard. According to reports, when the shots were heard, several patrons dashed for safety.

β€œSome people had to jump over the fence and go into that empty land by Theatre Ally,” bystanders reported.

 

FM

Bajan nabbed with cocaine in underwear

 
 
The garments where the cocaine was stashed

POLICE on Sunday arrested a Barbadian national at the Eugene F. Correia International Airport with a quantity of cocaine wrapped in undergarments strapped to his legs.A police statement detailed that the 22-year-old Barbadian national was an outgoing passenger destined for Barbados when, at about 13:15h on Sunday, he was found with 914 grams of cocaine strapped to his person; thus police ranks at the airport arrested him.

FM

Bandits rob Chinese restaurant

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The restaurant that was robbed on Sunday

THREE men armed with guns robbed popular Chinese restaurant Lai Li, located at Portuguese Quarters, Port Mourant, Corentyne on Sunday.According to reports, the men entered the Region Six restaurant at about 20:15 hrs. and demanded that the owner hand over cash. It is unclear how much money the bandits escaped with.

The Guyana Chronicle was told that two of the men stayed indoors while the third kept guard at the door. Persons nearby who realised what was happening advanced towards the restaurant, and this caused the bandits to become fearful.

On escaping, the men fired a shot at a dog which was in their way.

The men were reportedly earlier seen at a bar next door to the restaurant. Sources say the men are known to police.

FM

Man on the run after shooting reputed wife in mouth


 

Police were yesterday still hunting for a West Ruimveldt man who allegedly shot his reputed wife in the mouth on Saturday.
The victim, 26-year-old Shevon Harry, was shot at her John Fernandes Squatting Area home where she resides with her two children.
She remains in a critical condition, following surgery to remove the bullet.
The near-fatal confrontation allegedly occurred after the victim, a security guard, accused her spouse of impregnating another woman.
According to reports at around 14.50 hrs on Saturday, the reputed husband visited Shevon Harry, and an argument ensued in the yard.
He then allegedly shot his spouse in her mouth.
After shooting Harry, the suspect reportedly told her to go under a pipe and wash out her mouth. It was then the woman tried to escape but collapsed on a dam. She was picked up by a neighbour and rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC).
The suspect then made good his escape on a motorcycle.

Shot in mouth: Shevon Harry

Shot in mouth: Shevon Harry

Residents told this publication that the woman has been a constant victim of domestic violence. The neighbour said that she was sitting outside when the suspect passed on his motorcycle. She added that about 10 minutes later, she heard an β€˜explosion’, but didn’t pay too much attention since she thought children from the neighbourhood were playing.
But then her son came and said that Harry’s β€˜child father’ had shot her in the mouth.
β€œI see he tek off with a speed on the motorbike. He fly pass me house and headed through the dam for Shirley Field. He even break my bridge”, the neighbour recalled.
She said that the suspect’s younger brother went into Harry’s yard and β€œwashed down” the blood.
Another woman noted that the suspect is a very abusive and controlling individual. She said Harry’s spouse is a very jealous man and was opposed to her being in the company of certain friends, both male and female. Although residents described Harry as a very hardworking and quiet individual, they said that she was very secretive and had cut ties with several of her relatives because her partner did not approve of the relationship.
β€œHe does beat she and she don’t tell people nothing. A night he beat she outside Palm Court. I hear that he got another woman with she and the girl pregnant. Is this bring about this problem. People reach Booty (Harry) and tell she that some other girl pregnant for Tony. Like is when she (Harry) confront he about it he kept denying and got angry and shoot she.”
One of Harry’s sisters said that she learnt of the shooting after a friend called.
The woman stated that she was unaware whether her sister and the suspect were having any problems.
The alleged shooter has been described as a very ignorant young man who would constantly threaten to β€œshoot up people.”

FM

Burnt car driver dodged bullets


 

A 34-year-old taxi driver is counting his lucky star that he is still alive after he was brutally beaten, shot at and had his car burnt by three suspected bandits at Yarrowkabra, Soesdyke- Linden Highway last Thursday night.

Jackson’s burnt car that was found at Yarrowkabra.

Jackson’s burnt car that was found at Yarrowkabra.

Burton Jackson, a father of two, of Kuru Kururu, was hired on Thursday night by the three men, one of whom was walking with crutches. The men hired him from the junction at Kuru Kururu and said they were going up the highway.
Once they reached an isolated area, the men stopped the car and started beating the taxi driver while demanding money. β€œThey only beating my son with the gun around his eye and asking for money so my son had $3000 and he give them but they ain’t take it,” Jacklyn Adams , the man’s mother said.
She explained that after they men beat her son, they put him in the trunk and drove to Emerald Towers Road.
β€œWhen they reached there, they took him out of the trunk and beat him again. When he was lying on the ground, he looked at them but they were not looking at him, they were getting the gun. So my son run and jumped in the bushes and they fired two shots at him,” the woman said.
β€œWhen my son run in the bush, he fall in a hole and he stayed there while they shooting up. He came out till the next morning,” Adams recalled.
She said that the men after shooting towards the bushes, left in her son’s car. They stopped in close proximity of the road and stripped the car then they burnt it.
The woman believes that what happened to her son was not a robbery but in fact, it was a set up. She suspected that the persons were more interested in spare parts.
β€œThey were going to kill my son and I want the police to look into all car dealers because it looks like they sell the cars and then pay people to beat or even kill the owners and strip the cars,” the woman opined.
A report was made to the police station and an investigation has been launched. Up to press time no one had been arrested.

FM

Youth dies weeks after being shot by bandit

 
 
Dead: Gregory Anthony Garraway

ALMOST two weeks after a bandit grabbed a gold chain and shot Gregory Anthony Garraway to the chest, the young man succumbed to his injuries at the Georgetown Public Hospital Tuesday.

Relatives are calling on the authorities to quickly find the killer. Reports reveal that the 25-year-old Charlestown resident who worked at a popular supermarket was attacked in the wee hours of October 1, 2016 when he left the Dynasty Sports Club, South Ruimveldt heading towards Mandela Avenue to make a purchase from a fast food outlet. He was shot and robbed of a gold chain in full view of his brother who stood outside the club. The bandit made good his escape and Garraway was transported to the Balwant Singh Hospital before being transferred to the Georgetown Public Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) where he succumbed while on a life support machine.

β€œI’m hurt, I’m lost, I’m so angry a part of me is missing now I will miss you dearly I know I won’t be able to call you or yell at you or even represent you anymore but you will forever live in my heart I will always love you and I will look over our other siblings it’s hard so hard bye my loving brother”, his sister Tiffany Garraway stated in a social media post.

Tiffany Garraway had earlier said Gregory was shot in his abdomen and lost a kidney and damaged his liver. β€œWe thought he was going to make it and come around but he succumbed. I guess it was so much pain for my little brother. And up to now police haven’t held anyone.”

Police said that they are working on the case and anyone with information pertaining to the shooting can contact the nearest police station.

FM

21% drop in serious crimes

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THE police have recorded a 21% decrease in serious crimes at the end of September when compared to the same period last year. In a statement,the police said there was a 9% reduction in reports of murder; a 5% decrease in gun-related robberies; a 17% decrease in armed robberies in which other instruments were used; a 15% decrease in robberies where no instruments were used; a 25% decrease in Robberies With Violence; a 4% decrease in Robberies With Aggravation; a 33% decrease in Larceny from the Person; a 19% decrease in Rapes; a 13% decrease in Burglaries and a 21% decrease in Break and Enter and Larceny.
Additionally, 67 illegal firearms were seized, which include 29 pistols, 21 revolvers, and 17 shotguns. The police said the consistent and continuous reduction in all of the above listed serious crimes, is an indication that the strategies are working well, have yielded and will continue to yield positive results, thereby assuring all citizens that their collaborative effort in partnering with law enforcement is vital.
According to the police exposure to training, both locally and internationally, continues to be a priority at all levels of the force. From January to September of this year, 97 officers and other ranks benefited from overseas training in all aspects of policing as previously stated, but now includes a) Training to combat human trafficking for Judicial Authorities b) Victim identification, referral and assistance and c) Public Corruption and Ethics.
The force said the Cops and Faith Community Network continues to be of significant assistance to the force in its mandate as was alluded to in its August month release. In terms of Juvenile Offenders, they have now dealt with 389 males and 134 females, who have been spared the indignity of the Criminal Justice System, due to their intervention between the complainants/reporters, victims and the police.
Increased road fatalities
Meanwhile, the force said as regards traffic management, there has been an increase in road fatalities, with 100 deaths recorded at the end of September, which is 10 more than for the same period last year. It must be noted however, that had it not been for the operationalising of β€œOperation Safeway” in Mid-September, that number would have likely been higher. There was a reduction in serious and minor accidents by 12.2% and 9% respectively. Traffic enforcement is continuous countrywide, the police said with β€œOperation Safeway” already creating an impact on the operators of all classes of vehicles. Special emphasis is placed on speeding, driving under the influence of alcohol and the other areas of concern, in order to reduce the carnage on our roads.

FM

Armed bandits grab motorcar, electronics from Berbice businessman


 

A Berbice businessman and his son were on Tuesday evening robbed by three men,

The home of the businessman.

The home of the businessman.

brandishing guns, at his Overwinning home, East Bank Berbice.
According to reports reaching Kaieteur News, businessman 49-year-old Deonarine Albert, and his 22-year-old son, Royaryo Albert, were returning home from New Amsterdam when they were attacked. The incident occurred about 18:30 hours.
According to Deonarine Albert, the men made their move as his son was about to close the gate after parking the motor car into the yard.
β€œWhen my son stretch to shut the gate, one of them lash he on he head with a gun and he fall down pon the ground.”
He stated that the other bandits turned their attention to him. He was pulled out of his motor car by another armed bandit.
β€œAnother pull me out of de car and search me up and them tek away some money I had on me”.
Albert said that the men then entered his motor car and escaped.

The recovered motorcar lodged at the Central Police Station, Berbice.

The recovered motorcar lodged at the Central Police Station, Berbice.

Albert, who operates an electronic store, added that at the time the motor car had a quantity of phone cards, two laptops, four cellular phones and other items amounting to over one million dollars inside.
The motor car was later found abandoned in Stanleytown, New Amsterdam with the items missing. It has since been lodged at the Central Police station as police continue their investigations.
No one has since been arrested.

FM

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