Dhanraj Persaud called Javin or Beer, a 36-year-old sawman of Onderneeming Sand Pit, Essequibo Coast, was sentenced to three years imprisonment after opening fire on a police officer.
The incident occurred since October 23, 2024 at Onderneeming Sandpit.
Persaud was recently charged with the offence of Discharging a Loaded Firearm with Intent, contrary to Section 55 (a) of the criminal law (Offenses) Act, Chapter 8:01, committed on Ramesh Singh, a Police Constable of Suddie Police Station, Essequibo Coast.
The man appeared at the Anna Regina Magistrate’s Court on Friday, January 23, 2026, before Magistrate Tariq Mohamed, who read the indictable charge (which did not requirea plea to be entered). However, the AJA (Administration of Justice Act) was subsequently applied by the Prosecutor, and the man pleaded guilty.
Consequently, Persaud was sentenced to three (3) years imprisonment.
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