The TTPS has disclosed that a Mayaro man has appeared before a Master of the High Court
charged with the murder of Renaldo Heminez, which occurred on December 23rd 2023.

A statement from the TTPS further stated that BRANDON BAPTISTE, aka “Posh” and “Posh Corbeau”, 27, of St. Ann’s Village, was also charged with Possession of Firearm and Possession of Ammunition, when he appeared in court on Tuesday, 23rd January, 2024.

The matter was adjourned to February 28th, 2024. Heminez, aka “Naldo”, 20, of Mayaro, was walking along the roadway in the district around 9:45 pm on Saturday 23rd December, 2024, when he was approached by a gunman who fired one shot at him, before running off. The victim was conveyed to the Mayaro Health Facility where he was pronounced dead.

Investigations supervised by ASP Victor, Insp. Ramjag, W/Insp. Sylvester and Sgt. Ramsahai, all of Homicide Bureau of Investigations (HBI), Region Two, resulted in the arrest of a male
suspect on Wednesday 17th January, 2024.

Baptiste was charged by PC Rambhajan of HBI Region Two-Rio Claro Sub Office on Monday 22nd January, 2024, following advice received from Director of Public Prosecutions, Roger Gaspard SC, on that same date.