Browsing: Crime

The Monrovia headquarters of the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has been forcibly shut down after sheriffs of the Debt Court sealed the corporation’s main entrance on Tuesday, following LEC’s failure to settle an outstanding debt of US$309,929.40 owed to Swedish engineering firm ELTEL Network.

After months of investigation, alleged sexual blackmailer Daniel M. Daye has been arrested upon his return to Liberia. Police say disturbing materials were found on his phone, and he is now in custody awaiting court proceedings. Victims are encouraged to come forward and report their cases.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit Court in Grand Cape Mount County has dismissed all drug-related charges against musician Alonzo Teah and Samuel Gray after the grand jury declined to indict them. The ruling restores their rights and brings an end to the case linked to the August BO Waterside drug seizure.

A 53-year-old woman has been arrested in Montserrado County after allegedly attempting to sell a 10-year-old girl, according to police sources. Authorities say the minor has been placed under protective care as investigations continue into what could become a serious child trafficking case under Liberia’s anti-trafficking laws.

LDEA says artist Bucky Raw remains in custody following an early-morning raid at his Duport Road home, despite reports circulating online that he was released. The agency says 31.6 grams of marijuana were seized during the operation, carried out under a search warrant as part of its “Clean Wave” campaign. Investigations are ongoing and the case is expected to proceed to court.

A new wave of scrutiny hits Liberia’s drug fight as the LDEA confirms that Clifford Payne, though not linked to drug trafficking or bribery, will face charges for allegedly trying to obstruct the prosecution of a suspect arrested with 12 grams of high-value kush. The agency says interference of any kind is a crime on its own and will not be overlooked.

A tragic incident in Todee District has left a community in shock after a man allegedly killed his wife during a dispute over a mobile phone. Residents are demanding justice, an autopsy, and stronger police presence as questions grow over the slow response of authorities.

A High Court judge has sentenced Liberian hairdresser Zainab Donzo to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to transporting 1.9kg of cocaine in four compressed parcels. Donzo, a mother of three, asked for mercy, but the court said the gravity of drug offences outweighed the mitigation. The cocaine has been ordered turned over to the NDLEA for destruction.

Notorious robbery suspect Lassannah Kromah, alias “Laso,” has been charged and sent to court on multiple counts including armed robbery, theft, and fraud. His arrest followed a major LNP operation that recovered 17 stolen motorbikes from his residence. Victims of motorbike theft are urged to visit LNP Headquarters with proper documents to reclaim their property.

Tensions erupted at the Monrovia City Court as prosecutors accused defense lawyers of deliberately stalling the Jumel Cox vs. Kindness Wilson trial. The defense cited conflicting court schedules, but prosecutors called it a “calculated attempt to delay justice.” The court has now taken the matter under advisement.