US fugitive found hiding in Guyana extradited to face charges

United States fugitive Bobby Allen Stark, who was arrested in Guyana for alleged sexual assault in his country, has since been extradited to face charges.

The US Embassy in a missive to the press stated that officers of the Guyana Police Force’s Criminal Investigations Department, in a joint effort with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions and the United States Diplomatic Security Service, arrested the federal fugitive on Friday last.
The 52-year-old fled the United States to seek shelter from justice in Guyana.
“The fugitive is wanted for criminal acts allegedly committed in the United States. Acting on the information received, Guyana Police Force Officers, in collaboration with Diplomatic Security Service, located the fugitive. The fugitive was escorted back to the United States by federal agents to face charges,” said the Embassy.
The United States Embassy lauded the Government, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, and the Guyana Police Force for their commitment and determination to maintaining the rule of law and ensuring foreign fugitives do not seek or find refuge in Guyana to avoid prosecution.
A report from The Gazette in March indicated that Stark was wanted on suspicion of sexual assault of a child by one in a position of trust, according to court records. The felony charge suggests a pattern of repeated abuse.
Stark was arrested on April 30, 2022, in connection with the charge. However, he posted a US$25,000 bond and failed to appear for a scheduled jury trial in El Paso County in October.