At approximately 3:30 p.m. on June 9, 2025, Adesh Ramnarine, Ashley's estranged husband against whom a Protection Order was in place, arrived at a home in William Trace, Welcome Road, Cunupia armed with a cutlass and went on a violent rampage. The suspect inflicted multiple chop wounds on 26-year-old Ricky Ramdhanie, severing his right thumb during the attack. When 26-year-old Ashley Ramnarine and her mother, 55-year-old Sandra Bridgelal, attempted to assist Ricky, they were also attacked and chopped by the suspect. Sandra suffered injuries to her head while Ashley sustained injuries to both legs. Police launched a search for the suspect Adesh Ramnarine in connection with the violent assault. The incident occurred despite an active Protection Order against the suspect.
In Context
This is the 1st attempted murder reported in Esmeralda in 2025.
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The Standard That Works: Assault is rare here. The community habits of staying aware, avoiding late-night isolated routes, and looking out for neighbours are what makes that possible. Keep those practices going.
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