Grande teen charged; villagers thwart home invasion attempt
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February 9, 2026
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An 18-year-old Sangre Grande man is expected to appear before a magistrate today to answer three criminal charges, the most recent being home invasion, after residents of Vega de Oropouche captured him.
Police said the suspect, from Damarie Hill, together with two masked men, one of whom was armed with a knife, confronted a 48-year-old man at his home on Rampersad Trace, Vega de Oropouche, on January 23.
The homeowner fought back against one of the bandits, whose mask fell off during the scuffle.
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