A 53-year-old laborer from Brush Dam, Buxton has been formally charged with the armed robbery of a Montrose businesswoman in a case that has drawn attention to coastal criminal activity. Joseph George appeared before Senior Magistrate Clive Nurse at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, February 12, 2026, where he entered a plea of not guilty to the allegations.
The alleged incident occurred on Monday, February 9, 2026, when the accused reportedly targeted a 47-year-old self-employed woman residing in Vryheid’s Lust, East Coast Demerara. While the Guyana Police Force has not disclosed specific details regarding the circumstances of the offense or the items stolen, the charge formally accuses George of robbery under arms—a serious criminal offense in Guyanese law.
Magistrate Nurse granted the defendant bail set at GY$150,000 pending trial, allowing George to remain free under financial guarantee while awaiting judicial proceedings. The court has scheduled the matter for further hearing on March 17, 2026, when both prosecution and defense are expected to present their respective cases.
The case represents another entry in the ongoing judicial processing of criminal activities along the East Coast Demerara corridor, highlighting the continuing challenges faced by law enforcement in the region. The relatively quick progression from alleged offense to formal charges—within three days of the reported incident—demonstrates the operational response capacity of local authorities in addressing serious criminal complaints.