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Former police constable freed of firearm charge

Jul 18, 2015 News

A former Police Constable, Michael Pollydore, father of three, was set free after he was found not guilty of the charges which stated that he had in his possession an unlicenced firearm and ammunition.
City Magistrate Judy Latchman handed down the decision yesterday at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.
On November 14, last year, without being a licensed firearm holder, Pollydore allegedly had in his possession, one  pistol, nine live .38 ammunition and eight 9mm rounds.
Prosecutor Sergeant, Vishnu Hunt, told the court that Pollydore’s sister and a man identified as one Desmond McPherson got into an altercation during which a firearm was drawn.
He told the court that the facts of the matter did not differ from the defence, except that the defendant escaped when he was sent to find his sister.
McPherson allegedly left the woman’s home in a vehicle that was also used by the defendant. While the sister was making a report to the police, McPherson, upon returning, parked the vehicle in front of the Pollydore’s home.
The vehicle was later taken to the Police Station where a search was conducted in the absence of the ex-cop. The firearm and ammunition were allegedly found.
Pollydore was told of the offence, arrested and detained for seventy-two hours.
During the summing up of the evidence, the Magistrate stated that the ammunition was discovered and there was no evidence that showed the defendant had knowledge of it. The court stated that no evidence was provided.
Magistrate Latchman took into consideration all mitigating factors. She also pointed out the fact that the defendant denied the charges, and denied running away.

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