Body of missing man found floating in Berbice River; suspect arrested 

The lifeless body of 68-year-old Cledwin Gordon, also called “Smokey”, of DeVeldt, Berbice River, was found floating in the Berbice River, two days after he was reported missing.
Following the discovery, a 49-year-old man was arrested and is being questioned.
Police stated that on Saturday, October 11, 2025, detectives visited DeVeldt Village, following reports that Gordon had gone missing after reportedly being involved in an altercation with another villager.
During the visit, several residents were interviewed, and as a result of information received, a cutlass alleged to have been used during the altercation was recovered.
The suspect, also of DeVeldt, was arrested and taken into custody, and the cutlass was lodged as evidence.
Gordon’s body was pulled from the Berbice River in the vicinity of DeVeldt. His remains were taken to Bailey’s Funeral Home, awaiting an autopsy. In light of the discovery, the man with whom he had an altercation was arrested and remains in custody.