Breakthrough Arrest Made in Decade-Old Murder Case
Breakthrough Arrest Made in Decade-Old Murder Case
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In a significant development, police in Regional Division #6 (East Berbice-Corentyne) have apprehended a 63-year-old logger wanted in connection with a murder that occurred over 10 years ago.
Leon De Yonge, also known as Howard De Jonge, was nabbed between 01:00h and 10:20h today at Baracara Village during an intelligence-led operation by a senior police officer.
De Yonge was wanted for questioning in connection with the 2013 murder of Titus Sutton, which occurred at Baracara. On November 8, 2023, 53-year-old Sutton of Melanie Damishana, East Coast Demerara (ECD), was shot once in the chest. His business partner, 34-year-old Sherwin McAlmont, sustained a gunshot wound to his right thigh during the incident. It was reported that Sutton was involved in an argument with De Yonge when he was shot.
A wanted bulletin was subsequently issued for De Yonge in January 2014 and then again in November 2018.
During the operation this morning, police conducted a search at the suspect’s Baracara Village home, where a suspected 12-gauge cartridge was found in a bag hung on the bedroom wall. De Yonge was escorted to the Central Police Station in Region Six, where he remains in custody pending further investigations.
This arrest marks a significant breakthrough in a long-standing murder case and underscores law enforcement’s commitment to pursuing justice for victims and their families. Stay tuned for updates as the investigation progresses.
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