Rape charges recommended against City Constable

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has recommended rape charges be instituted against City Constable, Clifton Pellew for the rape of a 16-year-old boy.

News Room has confirmed that the DPP handed over the recommendation on Monday, January 29, 2018.

On August 15, 2017, the Lance Corporal attached to the City Constabulary was allegedly caught having sex with the boy who was detained for loitering.

Another Corporal, Quacuy Baveghens, who allegedly saw the act, later reported same to his supervisor, the City Mayor, Patricia Chase-Green and Town Clerk, Royston King.

Both Pellew and Bhavegens were subsequently fired for “gross misconduct”, however, they were reinstated after a letter was sent to the Council by Minister of Communities, Ronald Bulkan questioning the course of action taken.

Several allegations were made against the Town Clerk and Mayor of attempting to cover- up the issue, including protest actions.

During an interview with the News Room earlier this month, Corporal Baveghens alleged that the suspect shares a close relationship with the City Mayor.

The matter was later transferred to the police and the Corporals were sent of administrative leave awaiting the outcome of the investigations.