Man wanted for wedding house murder nabbed by Police

Nicholas Singh, also called ‘Pookie,’ was arrested by Police on Sunday. He was wanted for the January 1, 2024 murder of Natram Persaud.

Persaud, also called Vishal, was shot after a robbery unfolded at a Canal No. 2 Polder, West Bank Demerara (WBD) wedding house on New Year’s Day.

Singh is believed to be part of a trio involved in the robbery and murder then.

Police Headquarters reported that Singh was caught during a raid exercise conducted in several areas in Regional Division 4A.

Meanwhile, Police also said other wanted persons were caught.

Rondell Vanrossum, a 45-year-old resident of Norton Street, Lodge, was also arrested with an unlicensed Glock 9MM pistol and ten rounds of 9MM ammunition.

Julian Aaron, a 51-year-old resident of East Ruimveldt, was arrested with a quantity of ammunition, while Lorenzo Heywood, a 20-year-old resident of Coldingen, ECD, who is Wanted by the Police for several armed robberies, was arrested.