Philipsburg: --- The Jamaican man identified as L.D accused of raping or molesting a 10-year old child is yet to be arrested even though police have an official report against the culprit. The case was not discussed with the prosecutors office on Tuesday either.
SMN News was reliably informed that the man allegedly attempted to rape the child while her grandmother was asleep over the weekend.
The source said the child identified as J.A screamed when the man who is accustomed of molesting her approached her that night alerting her grandmother of the incident. It is understood that the relatives immediately reported the incident even though they assaulted him. SMN News understands that L.D filed an official complaint and charges against the child’s mother for assault.
On Monday the grandmother, including the child mother and other relatives were at the police station seeking to file a complaint against the predator. The child was also taken to see a doctor whom this media house understands confirmed that the child had been sexually molested on more than one occasion. SMN News understands that the man was arrested and released since there was no juvenile detective on duty over the weekend. Even though not divulging any information on the case Assistant Chief Commissioner of Police Ademar refuted the allegations.
His release the source said has caused an outrage among the relatives including his wife since the man allegedly confessed to her about his actions.
In an invited comment, Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein maintained that his office has no information on the case. Stein said when someone is arrested the police has full control over the first six hours. He said if the relatives of the victim is not content with how the case was handled they needed to file a complaint.
It is not clear on what charge the police arrested the L.D over the weekend since law enforcement cannot arrest a person twice for the same act, unless there is new evidence.