2010-01-09 “Charged with kidnapping Stalin’s daughter…Mason remains in jail.”
Charged with kidnapping Stalin’s daughter…Mason remains in jail.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 9 Jan 2010
A 27-year-old man was denied bail yesterday on three charges, including kidnapping the daughter of Leroy “Black Stalin” Caliste, and robbing another woman. Beresford Asson, a mason of Point Fortin, appeared before San Fernando First Court Magistrate Indra Ramoo-Haynes. [...]
2010-01-05 “Stalin’s daughter outwits abductors.”
Stalin’s daughter outwits abductors.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 5 Jan 2010
The daughter of calypso icon Leroy “Black Stalin” Caliste escaped kidnappers by jumping out of a moving car in Pleasantville, off San Fernando, on Sunday night. Keina Caliste, 32, was the first person to be kidnapped for the new year. She was grabbed [...]
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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 [...]
2009-07-29 “Woman on kidnap charge denied bail.”
Woman on kidnap charge denied bail.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 29 Jul 2009
The caretaker of a ten-year-old girl was denied bail yesterday after she appeared in court for allegedly kidnapping the child and taking her to the US.
Marisha Narinesingh, 30, of Raghunanan Road, Enterprise, appeared before Chaguanas First Court Magistrate Nanette Forde-John, charged [...]
2009-05-06 “Charged with receiving stolen jewelry…‘Wife’ of murder accused jeered.”
Charged with receiving stolen jewelry…‘Wife’ of murder accused jeered.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | May 6, 2009
The common-law wife of a man accused of kidnapping eight-year-old Leah Lammy smiled yesterday after she was granted $25,000 bail by a Chaguanas magistrate. Samantha Persad, 21, a store clerk, is accused of receiving stolen jewelry belonging to [...]
2009-01-24 “No leads on missing businessman.”
No leads on missing businessman.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | January 24, 2009
Police have no comforting words for the relatives of missing businessman Denesh Soodeen, who turned 28 years old yesterday. Up to last night they had no leads about his whereabouts. Three days ago Soodeen went to San Fernando to conduct a business [...]
2009-01-14 “Deyan Rampersad: All in the name of love”
Deyan Rampersad: All in the name of love.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | 14 Jan 2009
Heartbroken that her parents kept her away from her first love, Deyan Rampersad, 18, wanted to end her life rather than live without her sweetheart. And despite the grief she caused her family when she ran away, the newlywed, [...]
2008-05-27 “Teen released after $70,000 paid.”
Teen released after $70,000 paid.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Tuesday 27th May, 2008
After being kept hostage for two weeks, a 14-year-old girl was released unhurt by her abductors during the wee hours of yesterday.
Amrika Ramdial was dropped of in St Helena Village, Piarco, around 1.45.
Police said the kidnappers released her after her parents [...]
2008-01-04 “Marabella man first kidnap victim for ’08.”
Marabella man first kidnap victim for ’08.
BY Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Friday 4th January, 2008
A “PH” driver is believed to have been shot after he was forced into a car by three men near his home in Marabella on Wednesday night.
About two hours later the kidnappers reportedly called his relatives demanding $50,000 and [...]
“Magistrate chastises Magistrates. Saada Singh Kidnap inquiry.”
Magistrate chastises Magistrates. Saada Singh Kidnap inquiry.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad and Tobago Guardian | Saturday 11th August, 2007
The ruling
* Attorney’s submissions to abort the case rejected
* Magistrates did not follow act
THE magistrates, not the prosecution, are to blame for the two previous hearings into the kidnapping of seven-year-old [...]
2005-06-21 “Labourer held in June 4 kidnapping of 2 cousins.”
Labourer held in June 4 kidnapping of 2 cousins.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Tuesday, June 21 2005
A 26-year-old labourer of Freeport has been arrested and charged with a series of offences arising out of the June 4 kidnapping of cousins Amit Mohan and Vedeesh Mohan.
The suspect is expected to appear in the San [...]
2005-05-05 “Four charged with Neisha’s kidnapping.”
Four charged with Neisha’s kidnapping.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Thursday, May 5 2005
FOUR men, among them a 17-year-old-youth, appeared in the Couva Magistrates’ Court yesterday charged with kidnapping nine-year-old schoolgirl Neisha Seeteram.
Neisha was kidnapped from her uncle’s house in Tabaquite on April 22 while doing schoolwork. The girl was released unharmed in a [...]
2004-12-07 “Family slams police run-around.”
Family slams police run-around.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Tuesday, December 7 2004
KIDNAPPED Central fisherman Faiz Esahak, 55, was released unharmed by his abductors yesterday morning in Barataria. The $100,000 ransom demanded for his safe release was not paid. Speaking to Newsday at his Dow Village home in California hours after his release yesterday, [...]
2003-12-24 “Parents want kidnapped son home for Christmas.”
Parents want kidnapped son home for Christmas
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Wednesday, December 24 2003
ON the eve of Christmas, the parents of 15-year-old Shane Maharaj are begging his kidnappers to find it in their hearts to release him.
Shane, the son of Robindranath Maharaj and Zyroon Joy Maharaj, proprietors of R and J Cell-Tech, [...]
2003-12-18 “Kidnapped UWI student released.”
Kidnapped UWI student released.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Thursday, December 18 2003
TWO weeks after being abducted, 21-year-old Shane Sawh was yesterday released after relatives paid a portion of the $1 million ransom that was demanded for Sawh’s safe release. Sawh, a science student at the University of the West Indies, was dumped on [...]
2003-12-06 “$1M for South UWI student.”
$1M for South UWI student.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Saturday, December 6 2003
FIVE hours after a California businessman discovered his 20-year-old son was missing, a call was made to the family informing them that the businessman’s son was kidnapped and a ransom of $1 million must be paid for his safe release.
Newsday understands [...]
2003-11-20 “Kidnap victim freed.”
Kidnap victim freed.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday |Thursday, November 20 2003
Twenty-one-year-old Christopher Maharaj was released by his kidnappers hours after kidnap suspect Stephen Subero was shot dead by the police on Tuesday. Investigators believe that Subero was involved in Maharaj’s abduction, and when his accomplices heard of his death they became afraid and [...]
2003-09-27 “$200,000 ransom demand for latest kidnap victim.”
$200,000 ransom demand for latest kidnap victim.
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Saturday, September 27 2003
THERE has been yet another kidnapping in the southland. One day after 19-year-old Shakti Pooran went missing, his relatives received a telephone call, with a male voice demanding $200,000 ransom for the teen’s safe release.
Pooran, is the son of [...]
2003-09-17 “Kidnappers demand $2M ransom.”
Kidnappers demand $2M ransom.”
By Sascha Wilson
Trinidad & Tobago’s Newsday | Wednesday, September 17 2003
THE kidnappers of Princes Town businesswoman Tricia Suryadevera, 26, who was snatched from her businessplace by three masked gunmen on Monday morning, have reportedly contacted her worried family and demanded $2 million for her safe release, according to senior police officers [...]
