Charlestown man remanded after allegedly threatening woman with knife and scissors

A 27-year-old Charlestown resident, who allegedly threatened a woman with a knife and scissors, was remanded to prison after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court on Friday.
The accused, Joshua Perreira, was charged with the use of threatening behaviour against Gianna Fowler on February 22, 2025, at Kettley Street, Charlestown, Georgetown. He pleaded guilty to the charge.
During the proceedings, Fowler told the court that while she knew Perreira from their younger days, they were not friends and had no personal relationship. She recounted that on the day in question, she was walking along the road when Perreira ran up to her, brandishing a scissors in a threatening manner.
Fearful for her life, Fowler said she panicked, and persons nearby began to run in alarm. She added that this was not the first time Perreira had done something similar to another person, emphasising, “I could have been dead.”

While she was recounting the incident, Perreira interrupted the court, loudly protesting, “Your Worship, I don’t know what this girl is talking about!” He then attempted to shift blame, claiming that someone had robbed him and stolen his gold chain, a statement that directly contradicted the allegations before the court.
Fowler also informed the Magistrate that Perreira continued to threaten her, even at the police station.
As such, the prosecution strongly objected to bail, arguing that Perreira posed a serious danger to the public. They noted that he had previously pointed a pair of scissors at another man, emphasising that Fowler was simply a random target, indicating that such an attack could have happened to anyone.
Additionally, the prosecution revealed that Perreira has pending robbery matters before other courts.
This is not Perreira’s first run-in with the law. In 2021, he was charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a man over a $3,000 debt. According to court records, on August 2, 2021, Perreira confronted Anthony Rampaul about the money owed. The situation escalated into an argument, during which Perreira pulled out a knife and stabbed Rampaul multiple times before fleeing the scene. The victim was rushed to the Georgetown Public Hospital (GPHC), where he was hospitalised.
The prosecution in that case objected to bail, citing the severity of the crime and the victim’s critical condition. Additionally, in 2020, Perreira was charged with armed robbery, where he and an accomplice allegedly robbed a woman at knifepoint, stealing over $300,000 worth of cash and valuables.
Given Perreira’s violent history and his proximity to Fowler’s residence, Magistrate McGusty ruled that granting bail would pose a significant risk to public safety and the victim’s well-being. As a result, bail was denied, and Perreira was remanded to prison.
His next court appearance is scheduled for March 5, 2025.