Big Smith News Watch Reports | Roberta Murray, a 50-year-old vendor from East La Penitence, has been granted bail after appearing in court to answer several charges stemming from a disruptive incident at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts.
Murray appeared before Acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty, where she admitted guilt to three offenses: assault, resisting arrest, and damage to property. The charges stemmed from incidents occurring on January 5 and January 14, 2026, at various locations, including her residence and the police station.
Murray is accused of assaulting eight police ranks while they were on duty and has been charged with fraudulent conversion related to a June 2025 incident. In this case, she allegedly converted sneakers valued at $581,500, which she was entrusted to sell by Dion London.
Additional charges against Murray include using indecent language in public, damaging property belonging to Sergeant Rampersaud, and behaving in a disorderly manner both at the court and the East La Penitence Police Station. She also resisted police officers during their lawful duties.
The case gained public attention when Murray reportedly forcefully entered an active court session. Eyewitnesses reported that she bypassed police ranks, entered the courtroom with a basin of merchandise, and called out to the presiding magistrate for help regarding her son, whom she claimed was wrongfully detained.
Instead of removing her, Acting Chief Magistrate McGusty instructed Murray to take a seat and assured her that her concerns would be addressed. During the proceedings, Murray alleged that she had been assaulted in police custody and claimed she had not eaten or bathed since her detention. She further alleged that three police officers beat her at the East La Penitence Police Station while another officer recorded the incident.
The magistrate noted visible marks on Murray’s face during the hearing. Addressing the charges, Murray admitted to resisting arrest on January 5, explaining that she panicked upon seeing armed officers. However, she denied the fraud charge, stating that the sneakers were sold under an agreement and that some customers had not paid.
Acting Chief Magistrate McGusty imposed fines totaling $25,000 for the offenses of assault, resisting arrest, and damage to property. Additionally, she granted bail in the sum of $135,000 for the remaining charges. The case has been adjourned to February 13, 2026, for further proceedings.
