Two men on the Essequibo Coast have been charged in separate incidents of larceny, with one accused of stealing a cow and the other sentenced to six months in prison for stealing a cell phone.
In the first case, Dennis Simon, also known as “Wawa,” a 48-year-old taxi driver from Lot 62, Reliance, Essequibo Coast, was charged with larceny of cattle, in connection with the theft of a cow valued at GY$300,000. According to reports, the cow is the property of Tassamottie Lawrie, and the alleged incident occurred on November 10, 2024.
Simon appeared before Magistrate Tamieka Clarke at the Charity Magistrate’s Court on Monday, where the charge was read to him. He was not required to plead at that stage.
Charged: Maniram Singh
The prosecution made an application under the Administration of Justice Act, which was granted by the court. When the charge was formally read again, Simon pleaded not guilty.
As such, bail was granted in the sum of GY$50,000, and the case was adjourned to March 17, for the disclosure of statements.
In a separate case, Maniram Singh, also known as “Gabla,” a 50-year-old labourer from Bounty Hall, Essequibo Coast, was charged with simple larceny and sentenced, after stealing a cell phone valued at GY$180,000 from Parsram Singh.
The incident took place on Monday, at Long Xin Supermarket in Richmond, Essequibo Coast.
Singh appeared before Her Worship Tamieka Clarke at the Suddie Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to six months in prison.
