Cop fined for dangerous driving, other traffic offences

Rawle Welcome

A police rank attached to the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) was yesterday fined a total of $250,000 after pleading guilty to dangerous driving and other traffic offences.

Appearing before Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman in Georgetown, Rawle Welcome, 25, admitted that on May 6th, 2018, on Vlissengen Road, he rode motorcycle CJ 1682 in a manner dangerous to the public.

Welcome, of 268 East Ruimveldt, also pleaded guilty to five other charges. He admitted that on the very date he rode motorcycle CJ 1682 while being an uncertified rider; without having a licence in force at the time; without a certificate of fitness being in force; without insurance; and without a helmet.