Assault of traffic cop: Minibus driver slapped with 13 charges
Okemi Omali Harry, the irate minibus driver who assaulted two traffic ranks that were on duty at Montrose, East Coast Demerara, on Saturday, appeared on Tuesday at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court to answer to 13 charges.
The Lance Corporal being attacked by minibus driver Okemi Omali Harry on Saturday
Harry, a 30-year-old of Lot 93 Middle Street, Anns Grove, appeared before Magistrate Rochelle Liverpool where the 13 charges were read to him.
The charges were: failure to wear a seatbelt; failure to carry a conductor; having tinted glass on his minibus; failure to behave in a civil and orderly manner; two charges of assault of a peace officer; damage to property, use of indecent language; disorderly behaviour; careless driving and failure to comply with Police directions.
Charged: Okemi Omali Harry
He pleaded not guilty to the all charges.
According to reports, on Saturday, Harry was pulled aside by two traffic ranks after he was seen speeding on the roadway. He was told of the offence and was told to produce his driver’s licence. However, while writing a ticket for the Harry, he attempted to pull his driver’s licence away, but the officer held onto it.
As such, the man started to attack the officer, punching him about his body, then choking him and throwing him to the ground.
While the prosecution objected to bail, the Magistrate granted bail in the sum of $150,000 and ordered the accused to return to court on December 19. (G9)
