A female Police Constable and two men who allegedly robbed a Corentyne woman were remanded to prison when they were taken before the Whim Magistrate’s Court yesterday.
Constable Rochelle Humphrey; Marvin Humphrey, 25, a fireman of Samaroo Dam, Pouderoyen, WBD and Cecil Davis, 24, of Canal No. 2, WBD were charged with robbery under arms.
The three were charged following investigations into a report of robbery allegedly committed on Janice Solomon of Alness, Corentyne, on March 28, 2008.
It is alleged that Constable Humphrey, who was on sick leave at the time, Marvin Humphrey and Davis went to the home of Janice Solomon under the pretext that they were all members of the Police Force and were conducting a search for drugs. During the incident they allegedly held the victim at gunpoint and took away cash and jewellery to the total value of $820,000. They were subsequently arrested at the New Amsterdam Market after allegedly being identified by Solomon.
According to a police press release last evening, the force is conducting investigations into another report of robbery involving the trio along with another report of robbery involving Cecil Davis. Additional charges are likely to be laid.
The trio was remanded to prison by Magistrate Krishendat Persaud and the matter continues on April 14.
