By FRANCIS JOSEPH
A suspended Police Constable is to be charged today with a series of offences including kidnapping a woman.
According to official police reports, on June 3, a woman, aged 20, was allegedly forcibly removed from a vehicle by a man who identified himself as a police officer, displaying what appeared to be a Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) ID badge.
The woman alleged that she was then taken to an unknown location where she was sexually assaulted.
A report was made to the Chaguanas Police Station and an investigation was launched into the matter.
One male suspect, a 39-year-old police officer, who is currently on suspension, was arrested on June 20 in connection with the incident, and under the authority of a seven-day detention order.
The suspended police officer is expected to be charged with the offences of Grievous Sexual Assault, Attempted Grievous Sexual Assault, Serious Indecency and Kidnapping, following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Roger Gaspard SC.
He is expected to appear before a Master of the High Court this week.
The investigations were coordinated by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations) Suzette Martin, and Snr. Supt. Rudolph Bhagwandeen, supervised by ASP (Ag.) Mark Hernandez with assistance from other police officers.
In the media release on Sunday morning, “the TTPS remains committed to ensuring that every allegation of criminal conduct is investigated thoroughly, professionally and impartially, regardless of the status or occupation of the person involved. No individual is above the law, and where sufficient evidence exists, appropriate criminal charges will be pursued.”
