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Larceny accused sent for psychiatric evaluation

Feb 26, 2015 News

A psychotic Craig resident made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to answer to a series of charges.
Orceno Benn, 21, is accused of stealing from Zelta Bess, one gold chain in Georgetown. Although there were other charges, this charge was the only one read to the defendant. His Attorney, Latchmie Rahamat, asked the court that her client be subjected to a psychiatric evaluation before any charges are read to him.
Benn, who was unkempt, was unresponsive when Magistrate Fabayo Azore asked him to confirm his name at yesterday’s hearing. He was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.
The man’s Attorney said that he has been receiving psychiatric therapy for several years.
Rahamat added that the Camp Street prison is not the best place for her client since he could be of harm to himself and others. Counsel also asked that Benn not be kept with the general population while in prison.
The Magistrate ordered that the man undergo the evaluation at the Georgetown Public Hospital.
Police Prosecutor Simone Payne objected to the ill man being granted his pretrial liberty. She pointed out the seriousness and prevalence of the offence and the fact that a firearm was found on the accused.
The accused was remanded to prison and is expected to be examined by Dr. Bhairo Harry sometime soon.
He will return to court on March 20.

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