Nabaclis woman slapped with several charges

An unemployed woman appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court on Monday. She is charged with multiple crimes.

Latoya Hughes

Latoya Hughes of Nabaclis, East Coast Demerara (ECD),  was charged with the following offences: assault with intent to prevent lawful apprehension; assault with intent to resist lawful apprehension; obstructing peace officer; disorderly behaviour; using indecent language and indecent exposure.
All the charges are contrary to the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act.
In relation to the last three charges, she pleaded guilty and was fined $5000 on each count, totalling $15,000 with an alternative of imprisonment for a month.
The defendant pleaded not guilty to the other charges and was granted bail in the sum of $25,000.
The woman was arrested by the Police on October 6. (G1)