Sergeant Sarrabo cops best detective of the year at CID headquarters annual awards ceremony

Dec 22, 2015 News

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“I consider it an honor to serve and protect the citizens of this country of ours and while

awards are wonderful to receive, just knowing that you have helped someone in whatever way is truly rewarding enough.”
Detective Sergeant Rodwell Sarrabo had just been adjudged the Best Detective for 2015 at the Criminal Investigations Department, C.I.D Headquarters Christmas Luncheon and Awards Ceremony yesterday.
His awards included $225,000 cash, accompanied by a trophy and other accolades handed over to him by Police Commissioner Seelall Persaud DSM.
This is in addition to him being awarded $125,000 on the Tactical Service Square for individual performance in 2015.
Serving in the force for ten years with his eyes on the prize to one day becoming Police Commissioner, Sarrabo, 30, was one of several ranks awarded for their contribution to the Force’s Crime Fighting and Solving Department.
“I am one of those fortunate people who go home knowing that I make a difference in my country just by being a police officer,” the father of three said, fighting emotions.
After ten years of service to the Guyana Police Force he expressed gratitude for the recognition and noted that “like every police,” winning and standing in front of many people accepting an award recognizing his qualities and achievements is a fulfillment of his dreams.
He noted, that while he is the one receiving the award it was more of a team effort with special mention of the other ranks of the “Major Crimes Investigation Unit”, MCIU, who played `integral roles investigating and solving all of the high profile crimes in the country.
“Together we have worked as a unit; we demonstrated professionalism and potential to work under any circumstances. We focused on teamwork and equally contributed our best in achieving goals that benefited the entire force and the country without looking forward for a reward. We demonstrated courage when taking high risks. Our success was

based on cooperation.”
The Best Detective of the year said that every day police ranks go to work knowing that they have a chance of not going back home alive. “You may call it bravery, but we see it as commitment, dedication, loyalty and the love we have for our job and serving the people of this great country.”
Among the many persons that the detective offered gratitude to was Crime Chief Wendell Blanhum, whom he thanked for creating a climate in which people are motivated to excel and would work hard to contribute their best. “I assure you that I will do my best to justify your trust and continue to contribute to the Guyana Police Force in doing what I know to do best and that is, serving and protecting the people of this great country.”
Investigations done by Detective Sergeant 14745 Sarrabo for this year included 11 murders, 13 robbery under arms, ten firearm offences, two raids and five other offences.
The other awardees were Constable 22360 Bridgelall for investigative work of a high quality, which led to the arrest and recovery of $2.9M and the conviction of a Colombian National; Constable 19565 O’Brien of the fraud squad for outstanding investigative work in the recovery of 48 truck tyres valued at $3,800,000; Lance Corporal 19664 Persaud for professional investigative work in the investigation of 69 Foreign Nationals who committed Immigration and Criminal offences.
Also awarded was Woman Corporal 17656 Salish Roopnaraine who was involved in several Criminal investigations which included Murders and Robbery under arms.
Also awarded was Woman Detective Corporal Shenay Costello who besides being the secretary of the CID Headquarters is also involved with investigation of criminal matters. She is also tasked with being the subordinate officer-in- charge of investigations into trafficking in persons.
The awards were handed out by Commissioner of Police Seelall Persaud DSM, Assistant Commissioner Administration, Balram Persaud; Assistant Commissioner OPS, David Ramnarine; A.C.L.E, and Wendell Blanhum in the presence of other Divisional Commanders, Senior and Junior Officers, other ranks and special invitees.

Sarrabo most outstanding cases for 2015
Murder committed on Wilfred Stewart by Orin Arthur and Rayon Paddy.
On 2014-12-08 Wilfred Stewart, a Security Guard was shot and killed during the course of a robbery at Sterling, E.B.D. Investigation was conducted and Paddy and Arthur were arrested. On 2015-04-13 they were both charged with the mentioned offence. On 2015-06-06 Uree Varswyck was also charged with the mentioned offence.
Murder committed on Trevor Adams by OM Arthur, Rayon Paddy and Steve Prescott
On 2015-02-26 Abrams was shot and killed at Little Diamond Public Road E.B.D. Investigation was conducted and Paddy, Prescott and Arthur were arrested. On 2015-04-13, they were all charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Samantha Benjamin by Imran Ramsaywack.
On 2015-03-25 Benjamin’s dismembered body was found at the Annandale Seawall. Investigation was conducted and Imran Ramsaywack was arrested and placed into custody. On 2015-04-07 Ramsaywack was charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Jason Cort by Stency, (Rodney; Lynton Eastman and Clifton Gibson.
On 2015-06-17 Jason Cort was shot and killed in his home by armed bandits. Investigation was conducted and on 2015-06-29, Rodney, Eastman and Clifton Gibson were charged with the mentioned offence.
Murder committed on Hardatt Kissoon by Sherwin Trotman and Kirk Clarke.
On 2015-06-01, Hardatt Kissoon was robbed of a quantity of cash and was shot and killed at Rupert Craig Highway. Investigation was conducted and on 2015-07-01 Trotman and Clarke were charged with the mentioned offence.
Murder committed on Gladstone George by Orpheus Johnson.
On 2015-04-22, George was shot and killed while sitting in a bus at Agricola Public Road. Investigation was conducted and Johnson was arrested on 2015-07-13. Johnson was charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Travis Rudder by Orpheus Johnson.
On 2015-06-21 Travis Rudder was shot and killed at his home at Republic Park, East Bank Demerara. Investigation was conducted and Orpheus Johnson was arrested on 2015-07-13, Johnson was charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Ganesh Ramlall by Fazeel Bacchus and Lennox Roberts.
On 2015-07-05 four armed bandits entered the home of Ramlall, during which Ramlall was shot and killed. Investigation was conducted and on 2015-07-04 Bacchus and Roberts were arrested and placed into custody. On 2015-07-20 they were both charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Courtney Crum-Ewing by Regan Rodrigues.
On 2015-03-10 Crum Ewing bullet riddled body was found at Third Avenue, Diamond, East Bank Demerara. Investigation was conducted and Rodrigues was arrested and placed into custody. On 2015-08-0Z Rodrigues was charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Nephi Noel by Andel Forde.
On 2015-07-21 Nephi Noel was shot and killed at Quamina and Carmichael Streets.  Forde was arrested and placed into custody. On 2015-08-13 Forde was charged with the mentioned offence.

Murder committed on Danrasie Ganesh by Collin Allen.
On 2015-08-01 Danrasie was beaten and killed at her home at Montrose, East Coast Demerara. Investigation was conducted and Allen, who was caught on camera committing the act, was arrested and placed into custody. On 2015-08-25, Allen was charged with the mentioned offence.

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