US fugitive proceedings begin
Troy Thomas, second right, being escorted into court
Troy Thomas, second right, being escorted into court

ACTING Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus yesterday (Friday) was told by Assistant Superintendent Eon Alonzo that on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, he was performing duties along with other ranks of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) when he received information for the arrest of Troy Thomas, which was ordered by Crime Chief, Assistant Commissioner Paul Williams.
Extradition proceedings began in the Magistrate’s Court for alleged fugitive Troy Thomas , the Guyanese-American man who is wanted in New York in connection with the 2011 murder of Keith Frank.

Asst Supt Alonzo, who was the only witness to take the stand, said that he went to Lot 34 Second Street, Liliendaal, East Coast Demerara, where he along with other ranks entered the gate which was open. He knocked several times on the door and a female whom he later got to know as Lolita Calender opened the door. He identified himself and told her there might be a wanted man in the house .
He stated that the female turned on the lights of the house and he proceeded to search. When he entered the bedroom, he saw a male standing at the side of the bedroom in a Tshirt and underpants; the man fitted the description of a man in a mug shot photo which he (Supt Alonzo) had at the time.

He then arrested the said male and asked the man his name, which he said was Marvin Williams. He asked the man for proof of identity and the man said he had none. He escorted both Troy Thomas and Lolita Calender to CID headquarters and on arrival he asked Troy Thomas, who give his name as Marvin Williams, if he has any form of identification to present and he replied no.

According to a representative of the United States Government, Stacy Gooding, their administration produced statements with information pertaining to Thomas. The statements contained evidence relating to the murder of Frank. These documents were handed over to the court.

Gooding related that the statements were in favour of Armila Glasgow, who is responsible for the tendering of documents on behalf of the United States.
The court also heard that Simeon Reid and Eon Alonzo, two senior members of the Guyana Police Force, gave statements regarding the case.

Thomas is being represented by Nigel Hughes, Bernard De Silva and Darren Wade.
Hughes asked that the court provide a printed document in relation to the extradition treaty and the methodology that will be used.
He was being hunted by the New York Police Department, and a wanted bulletin was issued for him in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Frank after an altercation outside of a South Richmond Hill party.

It was then disclosed by US law enforcement agents that Thomas had fled the country to Canada within hours of his alleged crime.
Shortly after, the man reportedly travelled to Guyana before the wanted bulletin, which was issued by the US, had reached Interpol.

 

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