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Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan remanded a 34-year-old shop proprietor to prison,Braden Holtby Capitals Jersey, after she found that there were no special reasons to grant him bail on charges of illegal firearm and ammunition possession.Orandel McKoyAppearing in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts yesterday was Orandel McCoy of Lot 16 William Street, Campbellville, Georgetown.McCoy pleaded not guilty to the first charge which alleged that on October 13,Marc Staal Rangers Jersey, he had a 9mm pistol in his possession when he was not the holder of a firearm licence.He also denied that on the day in question, at the same location he had 15 live rounds of 9mm ammunition in his tenure,Olli Maatta Penguins Jersey, when he had no firearm licence.The defendant,Jay Beagle Capitals Jersey, who was represented by Attorney Peter Hugh, was remanded to prison until November 16, when he will appear before Magistrate Fabayo Azore.Hugh made an application for his client to be released on reasonable bail in relation to both charges. He argued that the items mentioned in the charge were not recovered on his client’s possession. Instead, Hugh attested that the firearm and ammunition were found inside a shop McCoy operates at his home. The attorney added that the items were hidden behind a cupboard.In this regard, Hugh pleaded with the court to consider bail for McCoy citing the multiple occupancy of the shop. The lawyer explained that several people have access to the shop and anyone could have placed the firearm and ammunition at the back the piece of furniture.According to Hugh, on the day in question,Gordie Howe Red Wings Jersey, ranks from the Narcotics Branch of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited McCoy’s premises and conducted a search, but found no narcotics. He said that the ranks found what appeared to be a pistol behind a cupboard.However, Hugh’s bail application was met with objections from Police Prosecutor,Adam Graves Rangers Jersey, Sergeant Neville Jeffers. The prosecutor informed the court that the police acting on information went to the home of the defendant where they conducted a search.While the search was being done, the defendant informed the police that he alone has access to the shop.Further,Alex Galchenyuk Canadiens Jersey, Jeffers pointed out that the firearm and ammunition were recovered in the presence of McCoy and he was the only one around at the time. Additionally,Sergei Fedorov Red Wings Jersey, he highlighted the seriousness and prevalence of the offence and the fact that Attorney,Pascal Dupuis Penguins Jersey, Hugh had failed to provide the court with special reasons for bail to be considered.The prosecutor’s objections were upheld by the Magistrate, who remanded the defendant to prison on the ground that no special reason(s) were put forward. |
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