Constable Alicia Pinheiro of the Central Police Station in New Amsterdam(Region Six: East Berbice-Corentyne) has been placed on $20,000 after her appearance on Tuesday before New Amsterdam Magistrate Michelle Matthias on a charge of obtaining money by false pretence, contrary to Section 194 of the Criminal Offences Act Chapter 8:01.
She has been jointly charged with female Special Constable Kathy McCalmon who works at the Criminal Investigation Department of the Central Police Station in New Amsterdam. McCalmon had made a previous court appearance and was likewise placed on bail.
The charge they face allege that on January 15, in the CID office, they collected $50,000 as bail money from Malika Nelson, but did not issue a receipt therefor.
The case against McCalmon and Pinheiro has been adjourned to May 15.
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