The Guyana Police Force on Friday named five of its ranks as facing murder charges in the death of Gavin Douglas, called “Tallman”, in a statement listing 15 officers in cases it reported between May 6 and November 6, 2026.
The Force listed Sergeant Aarif Haniff, Corporal Bevis Lyle and Constables Wencill Marshall, Tiansay Thomas and Joel Newsum under the Douglas murder case. All five entries were dated November 6.
The statement listed a separate murder charge against Constable Randy Thomas in the death of Dailen Paneque Gomes, in an entry dated June 29.
In two cases involving firearms and ammunition, the Force said Sergeant David Lall faced a charge of discharging a loaded firearm with intent to cause serious injury. The entry also mentioned attempted murder, without specifying whether a separate charge had been laid. Inspector Abasola Flatts was listed as facing a charge of unlawfully transferring ammunition.
The Force also named Corporal Shareef Mohamed in connection with a June 28 crash. It listed two counts of causing death by dangerous driving among the proposed charges, along with failing to stop, render assistance or report the accident, and operating an uncertified motor vehicle.
Two sergeants, Lionel Daniels and Gavin Gentle, were each listed as facing a charge of simple larceny involving 15 pennyweights of raw gold. The entries for both ranks were dated September 28. Sergeant Orlanzo Webster was listed as facing a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm, while Constable Elroy Lawrie was listed as facing three traffic charges relating to licensing, insurance and certification.
The statement also identified two cases under the Cybercrime Act. Constable Ryan Greene was listed as facing a charge of unlawfully obtaining and disclosing electronic data, while Constable Ashton Chappelle was listed as facing a charge of obtaining and sharing electronic data relating to national security.
