Alleged drunken Cop involved in Canal Polder accident

Senior Police ranks in ‘D’ Division (West Bank Demerara-East Bank Essequibo) are investigating a report surrounding an allegedly drunken Police rank who was involved in an accident at Canal Number One Polder, West Bank Demerara. The vehicular accident occurred on Friday morning along the Canal Number One Polder access road.

Based on reports received, it is believed that the Policeman, “Matterhorn” was highly intoxicated while driving a Route 31 minibus, when he reportedly veered into the path of another bus driven by Ryan McIntyre. As a result of the impact, McIntyre lost control and ended up in a trench. His minibus had one passenger while the minibus driven by the Policeman had quite a few occupants. There were, however, no serious injuries recorded.

Ranks of the La Grange Police Station promptly arrived on the scene but reportedly due to “Matterhorn” being a Police rank, a breathalyser test was not conducted. Additionally, demarcations at the point of impact of the accident were not marked by the Police.

In footage obtained by this publication, owner of the bus, Kelvin Simon who arrived shortly after the accident and the drunken Police rank were involved in a confrontation.

“Da is me vehicle, I looking for justice for my thing,” Simon was heard telling the Police rank.

Eyewitnesses recalled that the Policeman was speeding. They also claimed that a number of beer bottles were removed from the bus before investigative ranks arrived at the scene.

Both drivers were taken to the La Grange Police Station where the allegedly intoxicated rank was released on $20,000 bail and McIntyre on $5000. Investigations into the matter, which occurred on Independence Day, are ongoing.