Suspect to be charged over Corentyne teen’s murder

Commander of ‘B’ Division Ian Amsterdam (third, right) and other police officers meeting with Akeem Grimmond’s parents at their home.

The main suspect in the murder of 14-year-old Akeem Grimmond is expected to be charged in a Berbice court today.

According to Commander of ‘B’ Division Ian Amsterdam, the case file was sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions Shalimar Ali Hack for legal advice.

Acting Crime Chief Hugh Jessemy told Stabroek News that a recommendation was made that the suspect face a murder charge.