A Police Constable has been formally charged with multiple counts of misbehavior in public office, following extensive investigations led by senior officers.
Following a review by the Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard, SC, the officer was charged with the following offences:
1. Misbehaviour in public office to wit, unlawfully stole the sum of $1,400, the property of the victim together with another person.
2.Misbehaviour in public office to wit: PC Persad together with another person corruptly attempted to obtain for himself the sum of $9,000, from the victim so as to forgo the prosecution or the charging and prosecution of the said victim for the offence of possession of a firearm.
3. Misbehaviour in public office to wit PC Persad together with another person corruptly attempted to obtain for himself the sum of $9,000, from the victim so as to forgo the prosecution or the charging and prosecution of the said victim for the offence of possession of ammunition.
No. 8474 PC Ganesh Persad appeared before Master Sara DeSilva at the Chaguanas Criminal Court on Monday where bail was set at $200,000, with a cash alternative of $20,000.
As conditions of bail, PC Persad is required to surrender his passport within one day of release and is prohibited from contacting the victims and their families.
Until the bail is met, he has been remanded to the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre. The matter has been adjourned to February 3, 2025.
On July 13, 2024, a man contacted PC Persad for information regarding two women in police custody. The investigation revealed that PC Persad allegedly solicited $1,000 from the man in exchange for assistance, using intimidation tactics, including placing ammunition on the victim.
Furthermore, PC Persad allegedly made subsequent demands for payment from the victim in exchange for aiding in the release of the detainees.
A second incident reportedly occurred on August 8, 2024. A victim riding a bicycle in St Helena was allegedly confronted by PC Persad and another officer. Following a search that uncovered a firearm and ammunition, the officers allegedly demanded payment to avoid prosecution. The investigation revealed that the victim was allegedly taken to his home, where he was physically assaulted and coerced into handing over a total of $1,400, with an additional demand of $9,000 to avoid formal charges.
The investigation, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin, involved a dedicated team including Assistant Commissioner of Police Curt Simon, Senior Superintendent Ramnarine, ASP Bacchus, W/Insp Guy, and other members of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB).
The charges were laid by PC Frederick, the assigned investigator. The TTPS reiterates its commitment to a transparent investigation process and to maintaining public trust. This investigation remains active, and additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Policeman on $200K Bail for Misbehaviour in Public Office
A Police Constable has been formally charged with multiple counts of misbehavior in public office, following extensive investigations led by senior officers.
Following a review by the Director of Public Prosecutions Roger Gaspard, SC, the officer was charged with the following offences:
1. Misbehaviour in public office to wit, unlawfully stole the sum of $1,400, the property of the victim together with another person.
2.Misbehaviour in public office to wit: PC Persad together with another person corruptly attempted to obtain for himself the sum of $9,000, from the victim so as to forgo the prosecution or the charging and prosecution of the said victim for the offence of possession of a firearm.
3. Misbehaviour in public office to wit PC Persad together with another person corruptly attempted to obtain for himself the sum of $9,000, from the victim so as to forgo the prosecution or the charging and prosecution of the said victim for the offence of possession of ammunition.
No. 8474 PC Ganesh Persad appeared before Master Sara DeSilva at the Chaguanas Criminal Court on Monday where bail was set at $200,000, with a cash alternative of $20,000.
As conditions of bail, PC Persad is required to surrender his passport within one day of release and is prohibited from contacting the victims and their families.
Until the bail is met, he has been remanded to the Eastern Correctional Rehabilitation Centre. The matter has been adjourned to February 3, 2025.
On July 13, 2024, a man contacted PC Persad for information regarding two women in police custody. The investigation revealed that PC Persad allegedly solicited $1,000 from the man in exchange for assistance, using intimidation tactics, including placing ammunition on the victim.
Furthermore, PC Persad allegedly made subsequent demands for payment from the victim in exchange for aiding in the release of the detainees.
A second incident reportedly occurred on August 8, 2024. A victim riding a bicycle in St Helena was allegedly confronted by PC Persad and another officer. Following a search that uncovered a firearm and ammunition, the officers allegedly demanded payment to avoid prosecution. The investigation revealed that the victim was allegedly taken to his home, where he was physically assaulted and coerced into handing over a total of $1,400, with an additional demand of $9,000 to avoid formal charges.
The investigation, spearheaded by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Suzette Martin, involved a dedicated team including Assistant Commissioner of Police Curt Simon, Senior Superintendent Ramnarine, ASP Bacchus, W/Insp Guy, and other members of the Professional Standards Bureau (PSB).
The charges were laid by PC Frederick, the assigned investigator. The TTPS reiterates its commitment to a transparent investigation process and to maintaining public trust. This investigation remains active, and additional updates will be provided as they become available.
