Man charged for shooting at pregnant lover, sister

Several days after Police issued a wanted bulletin for the alleged assault of Trinidadian sensation Rodney LeBlanc, commonly known as “Benjai”, Maverick De Abreu was hauled before Magistrate Leron Daly for allegedly discharging a loaded

firearm at his pregnant girlfriend and her sister.

De Abreu was however relieved of the charges as the women took to the witness box and made sworn statements to the effect that they no longer wished to pursue the matter against the accused, much to the amazement of the court.

It is alleged that the man on February 1, 2017, at Ruimveldt, Georgetown, discharged a loaded gun at reputed girlfriend Tiffany Herbert and her sister, Jonelle Herbert with intent to maim, disfigure, disable or cause grievous bodily harm to their person.

Reports are the women were parked in a car when they were approached by De Abreu. An argument reportedly ensued between the couple and he fired several shots at the vehicle. Luckily, no one was injured during the ordeal.

On Monday, the Guyana Police Force (GPF) issued a wanted bulletin for De Abreu for questioning in relation to an attack on the soca artiste which occurred outside a popular Main Street night spot on April 16, 2017.

The 27-year-old man is accused of hitting LeBlanc to the face with a glass bottle, causing him to suffer severe injuries during an argument moments after the artiste wrapped up a concert.

While information remains sketchy about the circumstances surrounding the incident, Guyana Times understands there was a heated argument between the soca artiste, who was allegedly heavily intoxicated, and a taxi driver.

Reports are the driver came out of his car and LeBlanc reportedly advanced towards him. However, after seeing the commotionn outside, De Abreu allegedly rushed out and dealt the singer one blow to his face with a bottle. It was reported that earlier in the night, LeBlanc had allegedly misbehaved with De Abreu’s girlfriend.