Garies Police Officer Accused Of Killing Girlfriend After Allegedly Driving Over Her Twice

Residents of Garies in the Northern Cape are demanding answers after 27-year-old Farren Maarman died in an incident involving her police officer boyfriend, who allegedly drove over her twice. Locals claim the incident followed an argument about his alleged involvement with another woman. Police are investigating culpable homicide, while the accused also faces a charge of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Garies Police Officer Accused Of Driving Over Girlfriend Twice

According to residents, Maarman and her boyfriend argued before the incident in the early hours of Sunday, 11 October 2026. They allege that he drove over her before running over her a second time, leaving her with fatal injuries. Police have not confirmed the details of these allegations and have registered a culpable homicide case.

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Springbok police spokesperson Captain Ivan Magerman said the incident occurred at around midnight on Hoofstraat in Garies. Officers who arrived at the scene found a woman’s body lying beside a vehicle. The accused appeared in the Springbok court on Monday, and the matter was later postponed to the Garies court for Thursday.

Farren Maarman’s Family Vows To Oppose Bail

Maarman’s family says it intends to strongly oppose bail when the accused returns to court. Family spokesperson Irvine Januarie said her parents, Wendy and Ferdie Links, were devastated by her death and struggling to come to terms with the loss. He also criticised how the family was informed about the incident, describing the communication as thoughtless and unprofessional.

“Bail is the last thing the family is thinking about right now, because we are going to strongly oppose it on Thursday,” Januarie said.

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He added: “Farren's parents are broken and shattered and will not easily get over the tragedy.”

Januarie said the family would raise its concerns about the communication with police at a later stage. The family is now preparing for the upcoming court proceedings while seeking answers about the circumstances surrounding Maarman’s death. The accused has not been convicted of the charges against him.

Garies Residents Sign Petition Against Police Officer’s Bail

The Garies police officer case has prompted residents across the Namakwa region and beyond to call for the accused to remain in custody. Hundreds of people have reportedly signed a petition opposing bail, which family member Aiden Links said would be submitted to the court. Community leaders are also planning to attend the proceedings in Garies on Thursday.

Friends have remembered Maarman as a warm and friendly person who was well connected in her community. Dwayne Dwayne, who said he knew her well, described her as someone who had friends across the world. Her death has left relatives and community members calling for the case to be thoroughly investigated.

"She was a mens se mens with a very friendly personality. A very lovely person with friends all over the world."

Police said the investigation remains ongoing, with the accused facing culpable homicide and driving-under-the-influence charges. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has also been informed of the incident. The court is expected to consider the matter further on Thursday.