24-Year-Old Sophia Man Charged for Assaulting Police Rank and Other Traffic-Related Offenses
Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, was charged today (Monday, June 2, 2025) for assaulting a police rank, following a viral social media video of the incident. He faces several charges of assault and traffic-related offenses.
Williams appeared before Magistrate Fabayo Azore at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where the following assault charges were read to him:
Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm: He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $15,000 bail.
Damage to Property: He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $10,000 bail.
Assault of a Peace Officer with Intent to Resist Lawful Arrest: He was remanded to prison on this charge.
The matter was adjourned until June 23, 2025.
Additionally, Williams appeared before Magistrate S. Lallram at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where the following traffic-related charges were read to him:
Unlicensed Driver: Found guilty and fined $30,000 or 6 weeks imprisonment.
Failure to Confirm to Sign: Found guilty and fined $20,000 or 4 weeks imprisonment.
Failure to Wear Safety Helmet: Found guilty and fined $10,000 or 2 weeks imprisonment.
Breach of One-Way Street: Found guilty and fined $20,000 or 4 weeks imprisonment.
Uninsured Motor Vehicle: Found guilty and fined $30,000 or 6 weeks imprisonment.
Unlicensed Motor Vehicle: Found guilty and fined $20,000 or 4 weeks imprisonment.
Uncertified Motor Vehicle: Found guilty and fined $25,000 or 5 weeks imprisonment.
Maintenance of Motor Vehicle: Found guilty and fined $20,000 or 4 weeks imprisonment.
Obscured Rear ID Mark: Found guilty and fined $150,000 or 30 weeks imprisonment.
Failure to Have Front ID Mark: He pleaded not guilty and was placed on $10,000 bail.
Williams faces serious consequences as he navigates these legal challenges.
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