Ammunition charge struck out over incomplete Police file

An ammunition charge against a man was, on Wednesday, struck out by acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty after the prosecution failed to produce a completed case file or a ballistics report.
Kayody Jarvis, who appeared virtually while in prison before the acting Chief Magistrate at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Courts, where the matter was called for an update.
When asked about the status of the case, the prosecutor informed the court that he was not in possession of the file and that certain aspects of the investigation remained outstanding, including a ballistics report.
Jarvis’s attorney, Travis Ferreira, reminded the court that when the matter was first heard, the prosecution kept asking for more time. At the last hearing, they requested two weeks, and Magistrate McGusty had set Wednesday as a peremptory date to allow the prosecution sufficient time to complete its investigations.
Ferreira said he had agreed to a month’s adjournment at that time and had indicated that if the file were not ready by the next hearing, he would seek dismissal.
On Wednesday, the prosecution requested a further adjournment. However, Magistrate McGusty noted that Jarvis had been in custody since last year and that the court had already granted additional time.
During the submissions, the Magistrate questioned the prosecutor about the process for obtaining the outstanding documents. The prosecutor explained that certain procedures had to be followed through other offices to secure the reports.
In delivering her ruling, Magistrate McGusty reminded the court that the last adjournment was peremptory. Given the continued absence of the file and key evidence, she struck out the charge and ordered that Jarvis be released on that matter.
The Magistrate indicated that if the Police wish to proceed with the case in the future, they may reinstitute the charge once the necessary documentation is available.
Jarvis had been charged with possession of 50 rounds of ammunition and had remained in custody since December 27, 2025.