GDF private accused of assaulting cop

Acting Chief Magistrate Melissa Robertson-Ogle yesterday granted $35,000 bail to a GDF private accused of indecently assaulting a police sergeant and resisting arrest after he rode his bicycle into the path of a moving car.

Private Troy Glen 19, of 180 West Ruimveldt Housing Scheme, pleaded guilty to the charge of using indecent language, and not guilty to the  charges of resisting arrest, unlawful assault, and riding his bicycle in a dangerous manner when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday.

It is alleged that on July 16 on Vlissengen Road, Glen rode his cycle and overlooked all safety precautions causing him to end up in the path of a moving car, which was driven by a Police Sergeant. According to reports, when the sergeant confronted him Glen indecently assaulted the officer and resisted arrest.

Glen was ordered to appear at court on September 22.

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