ASHTON Chappelle, called ‘Chappy,’ a 24-year-old Police Constable of Non Pariel, East Coast Demerara, has been charged in connection with the alleged leakage of CCTV footage to Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed.

According to the police, further investigations into the alleged unauthorised disclosure of surveillance footage relating to a shooting incident outside the residence of Senior Superintendent Prem Narine, led to Chappelle’s arrest.

The investigation previously resulted in charges being instituted against Mohamed and Police Constable Ryan Greene.

In a statement, police said the rank is facing one count of Obtaining and Giving Electronic Data Relating to the National Security of the State, in contravention of Section 9(1)(b) and contrary to Section 9(2)(b) of the Cybercrime Act No. 16 of 2018.

The statement said the charge stemmed from an investigation into an alleged offence committed on Saturday, October 24, 2026.

Chappelle was arrested on Friday, October 30, 2026, and subsequently charged on Monday, November 2, 2026.

On Monday, he appeared at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court before Her Worship Magistrate Abigail Gibbs, where the charge was read to him.

Bail was refused and Chappelle was remanded to prison.

The matter was adjourned to November 24, 2026, the statement said.