Construction worker, fisherman face court on firearm, robbery charges

Two men from the East Coast of Demerara appeared in separate courts this week to answer separate criminal charges involving armed robbery and the illegal discharge of a loaded firearm.
While one matter was dismissed following the victim’s refusal to testify, the other resulted in bail being granted.
In the first case, Marlon Singh, a 27-year-old construction worker of Vryheid’s Lust, was brought before the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Courts on Thursday, after being arrested on May 18.
Singh was charged with Robbery Under Arms, contrary to Section 222 (c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
Police alleged that Singh robbed Rohit Kawall on the same date of $40,000 in cash and a Samsung A03 mobile phone valued at $40,000. The incident reportedly took place at Montrose, East Coast Demerara.

Singh appeared before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs where the charge was formally read, and he entered a not guilty plea.
However, Kawall opted not to offer any evidence against the accused, resulting in the dismissal of the case.
In a separate courtroom, this time at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, 31-year-old fisherman Jason Gordon of Unity Lancaster, faced charges stemming from an incident that occurred on May 20, 2025.
Gordon was arrested and charged with Discharging a Loaded Firearm with Intent, in violation of Section 55 (a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
The charge was in relation to an alleged attack on Police Corporal Jermaine Elcock, who is stationed at the Mahaica Police Station.
Gordon appeared before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce, where he pleaded not guilty to the offence. He was granted $150,000 bail.
Gordon also faced a second charge, Discharging a Loaded Firearm Within One Hundred Yards of a Public Way, contrary to Section 153 (i)(iii) of the same Act. He again pleaded not guilty and was placed on an additional $25,000 bail.
Both matters involving Gordon have been adjourned to June 26 for report.