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42 matters to be heard as Berbice criminal session opens
An all-female contingent led by Assistant Superintendent, Angela Hardin, Inspector
Justice Brassington Reynolds on the dais alongside Justice Winston Patterson during the opening of the Berbice Criminal Assizes.
Yonette Stephen and Sergeant Lovern De Souza, and 24 other ranks did themselves and the Police force proud during the parade Tuesday for the ceremonial opening and March Past of the Berbice Criminal Assizes.
The event was held in front of the Berbice High Court, New Amsterdam.
It was the second time that an all-female contingent had performed such a feat. The first was 20 years ago for the opening of the Berbice High Court when the contingent was then led by Assistant Superintendent Joy Cole.
Justice Brassington Reynolds who will be presiding over the criminal session of the Berbice High Court along with Justice Winston Patterson who will be looking into matters in the Civil Court took the salute. They were accompanied by Police Commander of ‘B’ division, Assistant Commissioner Derrick Josiah.
Some 42 matters have been listed to be heard during the session including six for murder; eight for manslaughter; 10 for carnal knowledge; one for abduction and another for arson, among others.
The police Guard of Honour being led by Assistant Superintendent, Angela Hardin, and Inspector Yonette Stephens during the opening of the Berbice Criminal Assizes.
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