On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, vigilant community members and the Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force swiftly apprehended close to 3-8 individuals, including two women, following reports of gunfire at the GECCU branch in South Rivers. Eyewitnesses recounted seeing and hearing the shots, prompting a prompt and coordinated response that led to the arrests.
In a brazen daylight attempt, armed robbers targeted the financial institution where three-armed gunmen came into the Credit Union and ordered staff and customers to hit the ground as a robbery was about to go-down.
However, sources informed Cliplet News that the assailants failed to get away with any assets, leaving empty-handed.
Village residents confirmed that the thieves were unfamiliar to the community, arriving in a motor vehicle and attempting to flee. Their escape was thwarted by gunfire and police blockades that effectively sealed off exit routes in South Rivers. Eyewitnesses also confirmed that one female individual involved served as the getaway driver.
Get-Away Driver Escorted by Police.
It is also alleged that the perpetrators involved may have connections to a previous heist that occurred at the Teachers Cooperative Credit Union in Barrouallie on May 10th, 2024.
At this time, the names of the individuals involved have not been confirmed. The Royal St. Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has yet to issue any criminal charges.
Stay connected to Cliplet News for live updates on this story.
Videos of Thieves being apprehended.
Police Custody
The Royal St Vincent and the Grenadines Police Force has now confirmed that six individuals are in Police custody, two of which are women.
Attempted Robbery Suspects Charged and Denied Bail
Five individuals charged with attempted murder, robbery, and firearm offenses related to the attempted robbery of the GECCU branch in South Rivers on Tuesday have been denied bail.
Defendants Remanded Until July 29
Senior Magistrate Colin John, presiding at the Serious Offences Court, remanded the accused — four men and one woman — until July 29 following the prosecution’s successful application. The accused are: Erasto Dasilva (33, bartender from Canouan), Lemar Isaacs (23, unemployed from McKies Hill), Esroy Jeffers (28, painter from Layou), Rakiesha Joseph (26, unemployed from Layou), and Sharome Dopwell (Paul’s Avenue).
Charges Faced by the Accused
On July 16, at South Rivers, the accused were charged with:
- Attempting to commit murder on Joron Samuel.
- Possession of an unlicensed Millennium G2 9mm pistol.
- Possession of eight rounds of 9mm ammunition without a license.
- Using a firearm to aid in committing robbery.
- Damaging property valued at EC$3,370 belonging to the General Employees Cooperative Credit Union.
- Robbing Charissa Pitt of Georgetown of personal items valued at EC$250 while armed with a gun.
Prosecution’s Argument for Denial of Bail
Prosecutor Inspector Renrick Cato opposed bail, citing the serious nature of the allegations and ongoing police investigations. He emphasized that only one firearm had been recovered, and there were concerns that the accused might hinder the investigation if released. Cato requested a remand to allow the police to conclude their investigation.
Defense’s Counterarguments
Defense attorney Connell, representing Dopwell, Isaacs, and Jeffers, along with the two unrepresented accused, argued for bail, stating that the prosecution’s request was illogical given the severity of the charges. Connell questioned the validity of the prosecution’s claims, suggesting the investigation should not be used to deny bail. He also highlighted the defendants’ need for medical attention and proposed stringent bail conditions, including surety, surrender of travel documents, reporting conditions, and a curfew.
Court’s Decision
Despite Connell’s arguments, Magistrate John denied bail but ordered that the injured defendants receive medical treatment. John assured that those requiring private medical care could be escorted by authorities to the necessary facilities.
Heavy Security Presence
The court proceedings attracted significant police presence and public attention, coinciding with appearances by two other individuals facing separate murder charges.
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