Shamar Williams remanded for assaulting police officer, traffic offences

Shamar Williams, a 24-year-old resident of Sophia Squatting Area, Greater Georgetown, today made an appearance at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court, where he faced multiple charges stemming from a recent incident in which he was seen assaulting a police officer.

The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.

Williams was arraigned before Magistrate Fabayo Azore, where three charges related to the assault of a police constable were read to him. He was charged with:

• Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm – Williams pleaded not guilty and was granted $15,000 bail.
• Damage to Property – He also pleaded not guilty and was placed on $10,000 bail.
• Assault of a Peace Officer with Intent to Resist Lawful Arrest – For this charge, Williams was remanded to prison.

These matters have been adjourned until June 23, 2025.

Later, Williams appeared before Magistrate S. Lallram to answer to a series of traffic-related offences. The charges and penalties are as follows:

• Unlicensed Driver – Found guilty; fined $30,000- or 6-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Failure to Conform to Sign – Found guilty; fined $20,000- or 4-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Failure to Wear Safety Helmet – Found guilty; fined $10,000- or 2-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Breach of One-Way Street – Found guilty; fined $20,000- or 4-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Uninsured Motor Vehicle – Found guilty; fined $30,000- or 6-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Unlicensed Motor Vehicle – Found guilty; fined $20,000- or 4-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Uncertified Motor Vehicle – Found guilty; fined $25,000- or 5-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Failure to Maintain Motor Vehicle – Found guilty; fined $20,000- or 4-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Obscured Rear Identification Mark – Found guilty; fined $150,000- or 30-weeks’ imprisonment.
• Failure to Have Front Identification Mark – Pleaded not guilty; granted $10,000 bail.

The incident, widely circulated online, drew public criticism and prompted swift legal action by authorities.