Salesman charged with rape of girl, 13

A 31-year-old salesman was released on $150,000 bail by the Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl.

Randy Peters of Carabese Hill, Bartica appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court Monday and was not required to plead to the charge which alleged that between January 1, 2019, to January 31, 2019, he engaged in sexual penetration with a child under the age of 16.

After being questioned by her mother, the teenager revealed what happened and a report was made to the police.

The accused is slated to appear at the Bartica Magistrate’s Court on February 21, 2019.