“Robocop” charged with murder

San Fernando: Former kidnap accused Selwyn "Robocop" Alexis has been charged with the murder of Enterprise resident Vincent Emmanuel Simmons.

He appeared before a Justice of the Peace in San Fernando this morning and will appear before a Chaguanas magistrate tomorrow to answer the charge. Homicide officers who have been questioning the 42-year-old Central Trinidad resident, this morning went to the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions with a file to lay charges against the former kidnap accused.

Alexis was arrested last Tuesday evening at 0ne Woodbrook Place by officers of the Central Intelligence Unit.

Police reports indicate that he was being questioned regarding any alleged involvement in gangs and if he had any information which could assist officers regarding unsolved murders.