2010-02-08 “Girl, 10, escapes abductor.”
Girl, 10, escapes abductor.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 8 Feb 2010
A ten-year-old Diego Martin schoolgirl was subjected to three hours of terror, after she was abducted and taken for a “joyride” before being released by a man posing as a ‘PH’ driver on Saturday afternoon. The incident caused much panic among the relatives [...]
2010-01-03 “Tecia’s killing—year’s most heart-rending.”
Tecia’s killing—year’s most heart-rending.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 3 Jan 2010
Out of the 507 reported murders for 2009, the killing of a ten-year-old Laventille girl, has been described a the most “heart-rending” homicide for the year. The incident was also condemned by Prime Minister Patrick Manning. Many would recall the morning of June [...]
2009-12-24 “Teen robbed, raped after leaving nightclub.”
Teen robbed, raped after leaving nightclub.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 24 Dec 2009
Moments after leaving a Port-of-Spain nightclub with her 24-year-old boyfriend, a 16-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped and robbed by two gunmen yesterday. According to police, around 2.30 am, the couple was about to enter a vehicle parked at the Queen’s Park [...]
2009-11-12 “Woman kidnapped, tortured.”
Woman kidnapped, tortured.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 12 Nov 2009
Members of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) rescued a 22-year-old woman yesterday, after she was reportedly kidnapped and tortured by a man. The incident happened in Caroni. Kizzy Allick, originally of Morvant, remained in a serious condition at Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex last night, [...]
2009-10-29 “Three kidnappers killed in shoot-out with cops.”
Three kidnappers killed in shoot-out with cops.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 29 Oct 2009
Three men who kidnapped a Port-of-Spain businessman were shot dead by police at Carlsen Field, Chaguanas, yesterday morning. After a high-speed chase which ended in Carlsen Field, the kidnappers shot at the police, who returned fire. The businessman, Imran Mohammed [...]
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Azard ALI
Ken ALI
Aabida ALLAHAM
Ian ALLEYNE
Robert ALONZO
Inerva ARJOON
Cecily ASSON
Yvonne BABOOLAL
Andre BAGOO
Peter BALROOP
Ralph BANWARIE
Cori BAYNES
Camille BETHEL
Peter Ray BLOOD
Nikita BRAXTON
Juhel BROWNE
Alexander BRUZAL
Wendy CAMPBELL
Kimberly CASTILLO
Clint CHAN TACK
Richard CHARAN [2009 winner [...]
2009-10-12 “Fourth man arrested in teacher’s killing.”
Fourth man arrested in teacher’s killing.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 12 Oct 2009
A fourth man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Sangre Grande schoolteacher Bhasmat Seemungal-Akaloo. The 18-year-old suspect was held at Dan Kelly Village, Laventille, on Saturday afternoon by a party of police officers led by acting ASP Sahadeo [...]
2009-10-08 “Silas Mack in more trouble … after prison fracas.”
Silas Mack in more trouble … after prison fracas.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 8 Oct 2009
Murder and kidnapping accused Silas Mack is expected to face “disciplinary charges” after he was beaten while in custody at the Maximum Security Prison (MSP), Arouca, and had to be hospitalised. The incident took place last week at [...]
2009-10-01 “Valencia men charged with murders.”
Valencia men charged with murders.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 1 Oct 2009
Two men are expected to appear before the Arima and Sangre Grande Magistrates’ Courts today charged with two separate murders.
Officers of the Homicide Bureau received instructions from acting Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Roger Gaspard to charge a man of Palm Trace, [...]
2009-09-29 “‘Half-a-Man’s’ body found.”
‘Half-a-Man’s’ body found.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 29 Sep 2009
Police exhumed yesterday the body of a man in Valencia, who was reportedly chopped to death by two men on September 17, at Palm Trace in the district. The victim has been identified only as Rondell Reyes, also known as “Half-a-Man.” His decomposed corpse [...]
2009-09-28 “Search continues for body of ‘Half-a-Man.’”
Search continues for body of ‘Half-a-Man.’
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 28 Sep 2009
Homicide Bureau officers are expected to conduct several searches today in Valencia for the body of a man. Officers said the man was murdered at Palm Trace on September 17. Police said a 21-year-old man, living in the community, gave [...]
2009-09-23 “Cop, spiritual leader in court for murder.”
Cop, spiritual leader in court for murder.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 23 Sep 2009
Police constable Sunil Akaloo and spiritual leader Marlon Lee both appeared before a Sangre Grande Magistrate yesterday charged with the murder of Akaloo’s wife Bhasmat Seemungal-Akaloo.
“I did not do it,” Akaloo, an officer assigned to the Police Finance Branch, murmured [...]
2009-09-20 “Obeah man nabbed in teacher’s killing.”
Obeah man nabbed in teacher’s killing.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 20 Sep 2009
Police have arrested a spiritual healer (obeah man) at his Belmont home in connection with the kidnapping and murder of school teacher Bhasmat Seemungal-Akaloo. The man was arrested by officers of the Region II Homicide Bureau led by ASP Johnny Abraham, [...]
2009-08-02 “‘Balo’ cops return home.”
‘Balo’ cops return home.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 2 Aug 2009
PC Marvin Pinder, left, and Sgt Wendell Lucas await
family members at Piarco International Airport,
yesterday, shortly after returning from Washington,
USA, where they gave evidence in the Balram “Balo”
Maharaj kidnapping and murder case. Photo: Akile Simon
Akile Simon
Three police officers. who were instrumental in securing convictions [...]
2009-08-01 “Samdaye Rampersad’s trial ends…Mixed verdicts.”
Samdaye Rampersad’s trial ends…Mixed verdicts
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 1 Aug 2009
There were mixed verdicts yesterday, in the murder trial of nine men charged with the killing of San Juan businesswoman Samdaye Rampersad. Three of the accused—Vivian Clarke of Production Lane, Sea Lots; Steve Mc Gillvery of Pioneer Drive, Sea Lots and Pernell [...]
2009-08-01 “Seven Trinis get life for ‘Balo’ killing.”
Seven Trinis get life for ‘Balo’ killing.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 1 Aug 2009
Seven Trinidadians have been found guilty in a US court and sentenced to life imprisonment for the kidnapping and murder of US war veteran Balram “Balo” Maharaj. The sentences were handed down yesterday by judge John D Bates at the [...]
2009-06-28 “Almeras hot items for bandits and dealers.”
Almeras hot items for bandits and dealers.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 28 Jun 2009
The Nissan Almera has become one of the most “deadly” cars on the market. Because of its swift getaway capability, the Almera is much sought after by criminals to commit robberies. After committing several dastardly acts, police on their heels, [...]
2009-06-18 “Kidnappers demand $400,000 for Toco housewife.”
Kidnappers demand $400,000 for Toco housewife.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 18 Jun 2009
A ransom demand of $400,000 has been made for the safe release of Toco housewife Kimatie Sookoo. The demand was made around 3.45 pm on Tuesday, hours after police released two suspects in connection with the abduction. Police said Sookoo’s abductors [...]
2009-06-11 “Toco family terrorised after church. Housewife kidnapped.”
Toco family terrorised after church. Housewife kidnapped.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 11 Jun 2009
Moments after returning from a church service, a family of three was terrorised and beaten by armed robbers who later abducted a 30-year-old Toco housewife on Tuesday night. Kimatie Sookoo, of Mora Trace, was snatched by three armed men when [...]
2009-06-10 “Gail Joseph’s murder investigation. Quizzed man blocks internet profile.”
Gail Joseph’s murder investigation. Quizzed man blocks internet profile.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 10 Jun 2009
The man who police interrogated after law clerk Gail Joseph was found dead has blocked investigators and members of the public, from viewing his profile on Tagged.com. Checks on the social network yesterday revealed that the suspect closed [...]
2009-06-08 “J’can escapes kidnappers.”
J’can escapes kidnappers.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 8 Jun 2009
Eastern Division police are investigating the kidnapping of a 48-year-old Jamaican national in Sangre Grande. Police said they had information that a person known to them from the Western Division sent a gang to kill Clyde Shakes. Shakes, of Montego Bay, managed to escape [...]
2009-05-09 “Kidnap accused gives info to cops.”
Kidnap accused gives info to cops.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | May 9, 2009
Detectives of the Homicide Bureau and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit were up to late yesterday combing areas in central Trinidad looking for remains of several missing women. Investigating officers remained tight-lipped on their operation, which began shortly after Silas Mack—accused of kidnapping [...]
2009-05-07 “Kidnap prankster scopes Tunupuna.”
Kidnap prankster scopes Tunupuna.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Published: May 7, 2009
In the wake of young girls disappearing under mysterious circumstances, passers-by were horrified yesterday when they spotted a man dragging a girl in school uniform into a waiting vehicle. Up to late yesterday, officers of the Northern Division led by Snr Supt [...]
2009-03-28 “Jamaican student freed.”
Jamaican student freed.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | April 28, 2009
The 19-year-old Jamaican student, who was kidnapped outside of his father’s El Socorro apartment in San Juan, during a robbery on Saturday night, has been released.
Police said Raymond Miller, a student of Philmore College in Jamaica, was freed in the Port-of-Spain area on Sunday [...]
2009-04-27 “Jamaican student, 19, kidnapped in San Juan.”
Jamaican student, 19, kidnapped in San Juan.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | April 27, 2009
Police of the North-Eastern Division and the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU) are investigating an incident in which a 19-year-old Jamaican student was kidnapped in El Socorro, San Juan, on Saturday night. Up to late last night, relatives had not received a [...]
2009-04-16 “Kidnap suspect held in police raid.”
Kidnap suspect held in police raid.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | April 16, 2009
A 28-year-old man who police said was being sought in connection with several kidnappings was one of two people held by officers of the North Eastern Divisional Task Force. Police said they stormed a house in San Juan on Tuesday afternoon [...]
2009-04-16 “Kidnap suspect held in police raid.”
Kidnap suspect held in police raid.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | April 16, 2009
A 28-year-old man who police said was being sought in connection with several kidnappings was one of two people held by officers of the North Eastern Divisional Task Force. Police said they stormed a house in San Juan on Tuesday afternoon [...]
2009-03-13 “Body found in Felicity mangrove.”
Body found in Felicity mangrove.
By Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 13 Mar 2009
The decomposing body of a man was found floating in a mangrove in Felicity, Chaguanas, yesterday afternoon. The discovery was made by a group of men who were catching crab around 10 am at a swamp off Shipping Road. But it took [...]
2009-03-03 “Man in court today for Leah’s kidnapping.”
Man in court today for Leah’s kidnapping.
By Geisha Kowlessar and Akile Simon
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian 3 Mar 2009
A cellphone belonging to eight-year-old kidnap victim Leah Lammy has led investigators to arrest a man described by police as a prime suspect in the girl’s abduction. Police sources said yesterday that shortly after Leah disappeared on [...]
