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Teen accused of firing weapon granted bail
Bail was yesterday set to the tune of $125,000 for a 19-year-old labourer by Magistrate Faith McGusty when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court to be charged for discharging a loaded firearm.
The accused, Sean Barrow, of Lot 8 East La Penitence, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
According to the police, on February 7, Barrow discharged the weapon at a female at East La Penitence, Georgetown.
The case was prosecuted by Corporal Seon Blackman who did not reveal the details of the misdemeanor but offered several objections to bail. Blackman stated that the defendant had been on the run. He explained that police had made several checks at Barrow’s residence and places he would normally frequent, but were unable to make contact with him.
The Prosecutor related that it was only last Friday that police, acting on information received, managed to apprehend the accused on Mandela Avenue.
In his objections, Blackman also cited the nature of the offence and the punishment it attracts as grounds for bail to be refused. He added that the accused is not a licenced firearm holder.
The Prosecutor told the court that the virtual complainant is known to the accused and opined that he could tamper with her since on the day in question he actually fired a shot over her head.
Though the Prosecutor objected to bail, he said that should the court allow bail it should consider applying conditions and offering it in a substantial amount.
However, the objections were met with arguments from Defence Attorney Patrice Henry who represented Barrow.
Henry said that the facts are not consistent with the charge and asked the court to consider bail since it is a summary matter. He revealed that his client is also charged for another matter before Chief Magistrate Priya Sewnarine-Beharry.
Notwithstanding the Prosecution’s objections, Magistrate McGusty granted bail with the condition that Barrow does not contact the virtual complainant and lodges his passport with the court.
The case is scheduled to be called before the Chief Magistrate on April 7.
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