Kevon Hatton, also known as “Smokey,” a miner from Vigilance, has been arrested and charged with multiple offences related to the sale of liquor without a license and noise nuisances.
The charges arise from an event held on Church Road, Buxton, East Coast Demerara, which gained attention through a social media post on February 23, 2026. Hatton was arrested on February 25, 2026, and formally charged on February 27, 2026, with the following offences:
Selling Spirituous Liquor without a Licence, contrary to Section 44(2) of the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act, Chapter 82:21.
Licensing of Premises for Public Entertainment, contrary to Section 3(1) of the Music and Dance Act, Chapter 23:03.
Use of Unlicensed Premises for Public Entertainment, contrary to Section 7 of the Music and Dance Licence Act, Chapter 23:03.
Making Loud and Continuous Noise, contrary to Section 174A(1) of the Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:02.
Appearing before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court, Hatton pleaded not guilty to all charges. Bail was set at $20,000 for the liquor licensing charge, while he was placed on self-bail for the other offences.
The case is scheduled for disclosure on March 16, 2026, and trial on March 22, 2026. Further details of the incident are awaited as investigations continue.
