Police seek Kaia Sealy on manslaughter, shooting charges

The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) has moved to lay charges against Kaia Sealy, the common-law wife of the late Joshua Samaroo, following a comprehensive investigation into the January incident that resulted in his death. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has advised that warrants be issued for manslaughter and three counts of shooting with intent to cause grievous bodily harm against police officers.

Investigators are now facing the challenge of executing these warrants, as Sealy reportedly left the country approximately a month ago. The TTPS has stated its commitment to working with foreign law enforcement agencies to secure her return to Trinidad and Tobago. This development follows an earlier announcement by Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro regarding the DPP's directive to proceed with criminal charges.

The article notes that Sealy's family had previously indicated she was paralyzed following the shooting incident. The TTPS release was issued shortly after a news conference where Commissioner Guevarro detailed the legal proceedings. The focus now shifts to locating Sealy and bringing her before the court to answer to the charges.

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Acting on the advice of the DPP, investigators conducted further enquiries and obtained warrants for the arrest of Kaia Sealy of Bamboo Settlement No 1, Valsayn for the following offences: Three counts of Shooting with Intent to Cause Grievous Bodily Harm at the police, contrary to Section 12 of the Offences Against the Person Act, Chapter 11:08, in relation to the incident which occurred on January 20th, 2026, at the corner of College Road and Bassie Street Extension, St. Augustine. Additionally, a warrant has been issued for the offence of: Manslaughter, Contrary to Common Law, in that on January 20th, 2026, at the corner of College Road and Bassie Street Extension, St Augustine, Kaia Sealy unlawfully killed Joshua Samaroo, in addition to other related charges.