Chateaubelair woman charged with assaulting police

A resident of Chateaubelair was arrested and charged with assault and resisting arrest.

The incident which resulted in the arrest of Loren Deplesche, 27-years-old and self-employed, occurred in Barrouallie on August 2, 2024.

The accused allegedly assaulted a 38-year-old Police Officer while executing his duty by breaking a Hairoun bottle causing splinters to enter his left eye, resulting in actual bodily harm.

Deplesche was also charged with resisting lawful arrest by pulling away her right hand.

She appeared before the Kingstown Magistrate Court on August 5, 2024 and pleaded not guilty. She was granted bail in the sum of $1,000 with one surety and the matter was adjourned and transferred to the Chateaubelair Magistrate Court.