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Dangriga’s Most Wanted Now Remanded
posted (February 6, 2015)
He was Dangriga's most wanted, sought after for a lawless spree in that southern town, but tonight Shane Bennett is remanded to prison, after he turned himself into Independence police on Wednesday.

Police formally arrested and charged 28 year old Bennett for the crime of Robbery, two counts of Abduction, two counts of Aggravated Assault and Rape. He was arraigned today, remanded and could face further charges.

Police also found the firearm that they believe he used to shoot at police, who pursued him and an accomplice after they had pulled off a robbery, rape and car jacking.

The gun was found in Independence Village on Wednesday.

About two weeks ago, on January 25th Bennett and another man allegedly stole a man's car, raped his female passenger, robbed them, and then fire don police during a high speed chase.

Two men were already arrested. They are 22-year-old Robert Taylor and Rodwell Arzu.

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