19-y-o charged with sexual assault in Westmoreland

Richard McIntosh, 19, a resident from Savanna-la-mar in Westmoreland, was arrested and charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Bath District in the parish earlier this year. 

He has been charged with rape, assault at common-law, grievous sexual assault and unlawful detention with intent to have sexual intercourse.

Nineteen-year-old Richard McIntosh of Pipers Corner, Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland was arrested and charged after sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in Bath District in the parish on Saturday, July 15.

McIntosh has been charged with Rape, Assault at Common-Law, Grievous Sexual Assault and Unlawful Detention with Intent to have Sexual Intercourse.

Reports from the Savanna-la-Mar Police are that about 3:00 p.m., the young girl was pulled in a yard and a knife was held at her throat, while he sexually assaulted her. A report was made to the police.

On Sunday, July 16, McIntosh was arrested during a police operation in Bath, Savanna-la-mar, Westmoreland and on Wednesday, August 23 was pointed out on a video identification parade. His court date is being finalised.

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