Recently, Commissioner of Police (a g) David Ramnarine, revealed that 24 police ranks are currently before the court for offences ranging from attempted murder to assault.For the year, Kaieteur News recorded 12 policemen appearing in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and being placed on bail. One of them was indicted for attempted murder; six for robbery; four for corrupt transactions and another for causing death by dangerous driving.Attempted MurderAfter reportedly gun-butting and shooting a man who had assaulted his reputed wife, Police Constable Lyndon Thompson was indicted on an attempted murder charge on August 10, last.It is alleged that Constable Thompson, 25, of Kaneville, East Bank Demerara, discharged a loaded firearm at Shawn Williams with intent to commit murder on August 8, at Itabali Landing, Region Seven.The father of one was not required to plead to the indictable charge and was granted $150,000 bail.It was reported that Constable Thompson fled after transporting the injured man to the hospital. He was captured a few days after at Teperu Crossing by ranks that were on the hunt for him.Police in a release said that the subordinate officer in charge sent a Constable with a service revolver, to accompany the woman who made the report. On arrival, the assailant was contacted and during the intervention an argument ensued between the Constable and the assailant.Eyewitnesses claimed that the policeman struck the virtual complainant (VC) to the head with the firearm, causing him to fall, after which it is further alleged that the cop discharged a round at the VC, hitting him in the upper chest.RobberyOn August 8, five policemen accused of robbing three gold miners of 15 pennyweights of gold while on patrol were ordered to post $600,000 bail each and report to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Headquarters, Eve Leary, Georgetown.The cops, Constable Kosi Arthur, 25,
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Cheap Jerseys For Sale, 25, of Lot 486 Section ‘D’ Block ‘X’ Diamond, Housing Scheme, East Bank Demerara; Lance Corporal Mark Fernandes, 34, of Annandale, Railway Embankment, East Coast Demerara; Constable Delroy Duncan of Lot 71 Sisters Village, West Bank Demerara; and Constable Akeem Thompson, 21, of Lot 65 Bel Air Village, Georgetown; were all arraigned before City Magistrate Judy Latchman.It is alleged that on July 25, last, at Timehri, East Bank Demerara, they robbed Sherman Noel of five pennyweights of raw gold. It is also alleged that on July 25, at the same location, they robbed Heeralall Girdhari of four pennyweights of raw gold. They are also accused of robbing Euri Samuels of six pennyweights of raw gold.The lawmen were each instructed to post $200,000 bail on each count.The complainants were robbed at around 14:20hrs on the day in question at Army Base Camp Stephenson, Timehri.It was reported that the police ranks visited the area after receiving information that the miners were allegedly involved in illegal activities and relieved them of the gold.Constable Fernandes has been a serving member of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) for the past 14 years. Constable Thompson and Constable Duncan have four years of service and Constable Arthur has two years.Attorney Patrice Henry who is representing the ranks had argued that there was no substantial evidence against the officers to charge them. He had said that none of the alleged stolen gold was found in their possession.Police Officer Eulin Carthe, 33, of Plum Park, Sophia, appeared in court on July 18, last, after it was alleged he robbed Michael Elliot, on January 1, of $1,600 and two silver chains valued $60,000,
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