Cop in “Globe Yard shooting” gets bail from Chief Justice

Jun 25, 2013 News

A constable who was remanded for allegedly shooting a man without plausible reason and for being in possession of illegal ammunition was on Friday last granted bail by Chief Justice Ian Chang.
When the charges were first read to him by the Chief Magistrate Priya Beharry at the Georgetown Magistrates’ court, Dawson pleaded not guilty.
On February 18, on Waterloo Street at the “Globe Yard” the defendant discharged a loaded firearm with intent to injure Phillip Small and was found with illegal ammunition in his possession.
The accused is also charged with damage to property.
When the appeal was made before Chief Justice Ian Chang, the defendant was granted $100,000 bail for the discharging of a loaded firearm, $75,000 bail for the illegal possession of firearm and $50,000 bail for damage to property.
Court documents revealed that on the said date, the defendant who is a serving member of the Guyana Police Force, whilst performing duties, entered the Globe Yard on Waterloo Street.
It is alleged that Dawson discharged three live rounds at Phillip Small, two of which hit him on his foot.
The defendant was issued 15 rounds of ammunition but after discharging three live rounds, he returned to the station with 14. The facts presented by the prosecution also indicated that the two live rounds found in the firearm were not issued by the Force; hence the charge of illegal possession of ammunition was instituted.
The Prosecution also contended that when the defendant discharged the live rounds, he had no plausible reason to do so and that he and not the victim as he claimed, damaged the bulletproof vest he was wearing.
Attorney at law, Lyndon Amsterdam who rose in the constable’s defence, explained that on the basis of several special reasons, his client who lives at 100 Murphy Street, Good Intent, West Bank Demerara, should be granted bail.
Amsterdam told the court that Dawson is a serving member of the Guyana Police Force and throughout investigation, he remained on the job without attempting to escape or interfere with the inquiry.
“It is illogical that my client would mix the rounds issued to him with those that weren’t and return them to the Guyana Police Force.”
Dawson’s matter was transferred to the court of Magistrate Judy Latchman and trial is expected to begin on July 18.

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