Alex Telesford, a police officer, was arrested and charged by officers attached to the Traffic Department for driving under the influence of alcohol. The officer was arrested and charged following a motor vehicular accident that occurred on November 16, 2020. He was granted bail in the amount of five thousand dollars with one (1) surety. He will appear in court on February 19, 2021.
Telesford was suspended from active duty in the Royal Grenada Police Force.
Two prison officers were also arrested and charged on December 4, 2020 for the offences of Disorderly Behaviour, Disorderly Behaviour in a Police Station, Obstruction and Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Marlon Edwards and Lindon Humphrey, both 32 years, Prison Officers of Beaulieu, St. George and La Digue, St. Andrew, respectively; were both granted bail in the amounts of three thousand dollars each, and is scheduled to appear in court on January 19, 2021.
Police investigations are ongoing.