Witch hunt is over, wanted man surrenders

Feb 08, 2011 News

Wanted man Clifton Ramcharran, called Witch, 38, of Number Two Village East Canje, Berbice who escaped from the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s court last Monday is back in custody.
The man who is a regular offender had escaped from the New Amsterdam Magistrate court which was being conducted by Magistrate Adela Nagamootoo. He used a commotion created by another prisoner, Clarence ‘Wild Hog’ Williams.

Clifton Ramcharran, called Witch

The wanted man surrendered on Monday after being on the run for one week. It is understood that he was turned over by attorney at law Mursaline Bacchus who facilitated his surrender to the police. He was arrested at the prominent attorney’s office.
It is understood that a relative had contacted the lawyer informing him that ‘Witch’ wanted to give himself up. The lawyer then made arrangements for the convict to come in. The police were then informed that ‘Witch’ was at the lawyer’s office and that he would be taken in; however, the police turned up and took him into custody. He is expected to be charged shortly with escaping from lawful custody.
Ramcharran is on a joint charge with Seepaul Parsram and Ravin Samaroo for breaking and entering the dwelling house of Simone Rampersaud and stealing a quantity of items. He was previously charged with a number of offences including possession of marijuana and simple larceny, when the police had raided his home and found the drugs and a number of items concealed in various parts of his house.
He had pleaded guilty on that occasion and was sentenced to jail. He was also jailed on a number of other occasions.