Robbery accused remanded over break-in at Stabroek Market

…$3M in items stolen

A man who has been recently charged with armed robbery has been remanded to jail on new accusations of breaking and entering, as well as larceny.
Cordell Eastman, 32, of Guyhoc Park, Georgetown, is alleged to have breaking into several stalls in Stabroek Market, Georgetown, stealing items valued at over $3 million. These incidents allegedly occurred between May 25 and 27, with Eastman reportedly acting in concert with others. The stolen goods included cellular phones, Amazon firesticks, and silver jewelry.
At court, Police Prosecutor Christopher Morris requested that Eastman be denied bail due to the seriousness of the charges and the pending armed robbery case against him. Morris also indicated that additional charges for breaking and entering and larceny may be forthcoming.

Eastman’s attorney, Stacy Goodings, in a bail application argued that Eastman was subjected to severe police brutality while in custody. Goodings in her application told the court that the beating was so intense it rendered Eastman unconscious, and the police initially refused to provide medical care.
She said it was only after she filed a complaint with the Police Complaint Authority (PCA) that Eastman was taken to the hospital. Goodings has since indicated that further legal action against the police officers involved will be pursued, stating that her client was also denied the opportunity to contact his lawyer during detention.
Despite these arguments, Senior Magistrate Leron Daly denied bail and Eastman was remanded. He is scheduled to appear in court later this month.
Previously, Eastman and three other men were charged in connection with a gunpoint robbery, during which items totaling $240,000 and $6,350,000 were stolen. (G9)