Man wanted for murder in US arrested here

Rakeem Antonio Gilgeous
Rakeem Antonio Gilgeous

At about 4.30 this afternoon, acting on information received, ranks from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), along with ranks from Special Branch H.Q., went to Lot 3451 Postal Housing Scheme, Georgetown, where Rakeem Antonio Gilgeous, a 33-year-old U.S. citizen who is wanted for murder in the USA, was arrested.

The police said in a release that a search was carried out on his premises, and one United States of America passport was found. The passport was examined and it was observed that Gilgeous arrived in Guyana on 8th July 2024 through the CJIA.

He was escorted to the Alberttown Police Station, where he was placed in custody. He was found to be in possession of US$12,000 which was lodged at the Alberttown Police Station, the police said.