RAFAEL Hintzel, a 33-year-old resident of Lot 135 Red Road, Sophia, has been charged with three counts of Robbery Under Arms following an alleged armed robbery committed in Ann’s Grove, East Coast Demerara, last November.
Hintzel was arrested by police on June 20, 2025, in connection with the incident, which reportedly occurred on November 4, 2024, along the Ann’s Grove main access road.
The charges stem from complaints filed by three victims: Dexroy Singh, also known as “Bow,” a 30-year-old barber of Ann’s Grove; Kishon Pompey, known as “Breeze,” a 25-year-old construction worker of Ann’s Grove and Lawrence Pellew, called “Delwin,” a 20-year-old construction worker of Dutch Four Housing Scheme.

Hintzel appeared before Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court earlier today, where the charges were formally read. He pleaded not guilty to all three counts under Section 222(c) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01.
The magistrate granted Hintzel bail in the sum of G$350,000. The matter has been adjourned to August 6, 2025, for report and disclosure of statements as investigations continue.