Woman placed on $45,000 bail for threatening language, assault at Police Station

Johanna Lawson, a 26-year-old stay-at-home mom from Lamaha Gardens, Georgetown, was on Wednesday placed on $45,000 bail after being charged with threatening language, assault, and disorderly behaviour; charges stemming from a confrontation at the Brickdam Police Station on June 25.
The mother of one appeared before Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts and denied the allegations. The charges were filed under the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:02, and include the use of threatening language, unlawful assault, and disorderly behaviour, all allegedly committed against a woman identified as Britni Singh.
Lawson’s attorney, Keoma Griffith, told the court that his client is unemployed, has no prior charges, and had been involved in what he described as a mutual back-and-forth with the complainant, including exchanges on social media.
The prosecution said the incident occurred while Singh was making a report at the Brickdam Police Station.

When asked by the magistrate to explain what led to the altercation, Singh said that she and Lawson had a mutual friend with whom she had fallen out. She claimed both women later began targeting her on social media, prompting her to take the matter to police.
During the court proceedings, Griffith told the court that, based on instructions, there had been some hope of a settlement. But when asked by the magistrate whether she was open to resolving the matter, Singh replied that she was not seeking financial gain but rather wanted justice.
The magistrate explained that settlements are not always about money but may help resolve disputes, especially ones stemming from long-standing disagreements. Singh, however, insisted on continuing with the charges.
Griffith also noted that Singh had allegedly made damaging statements about Lawson online, including remarks involving Lawson’s young daughter, which he said contributed to the ongoing friction between the parties.
She was granted bail in the sum $15,000 per charge, a total of $45,000. Her next court appearance will be on July 16.