Chainsaw operator slapped with multiple charges sentenced, remanded

Richard Domingo, a 39-year-old chainsaw operator of White Water in the North West District of Region 1, was arrested on March 30, and charged on Wednesday, April 2 for rape, sexual activity with a child family member, and escape from lawful custody.
Domingo has been charged with rape committed on a 25-year-old female, which is reported to have occurred between November 1, 2016 and November 30, 2017 in Region 1. He has also been charged for engaging in sexual activity with a child family member, allegedly committed between August 1, 2012 and August 30, 2013 in Region 1.
In addition, he has been charged with escape from lawful custody, having escaped from the Mabaruma Police Station on February 11, 2025.
Domingo appeared via Zoom before Mabaruma Magistrate Clive Nurse on Wednesday, and was not required to plead to the offences for which he has been charged. However, he pleaded guilty to the offence of escaping from lawful custody and was sentenced to 12 months’ imprisonment.
He has been remanded to prison for the other offences for which he has been charged, and the cases have been adjourned to 20th May 2025.