Jamal Forde, a 36-year-old Customs Officer from Providence, East Bank Demerara (EBD), was charged on Friday for exposing his genitals to a Police Constable.
He was charged contrary to Section 28 [1] (b) of the Sexual Offences Act.
He was also charged with resisting arrest, contrary to Section 28 [b] of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act, and with disorderly behaviour contrary to Section 136 [a] of the Summary Jurisdiction Offences Act.
These incidents occurred on September 3, 2024; he was arrested then by ranks from the Sparendaam Police Station.
On Friday, the man appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court #2 before Magistrate Abigail Gibbs, where the charges were read to him.
He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $60,000 court bail for Exposure of Genitals; $50,000 for Resisted Arrest; and $50,000 for Disorderly Behaviour.
The matter was adjourned to December 12, 2024.