Campbellville man released on bail on gun possession charge

A resident of Campbellville Hosing Scheme, Georgetown, who was previously arraigned with a gun possession charge, on Friday reappeared before Magistrate Leron Daly who granted the man bail in the sum of $150,000.
Laurence Ellis of Lot 157 Campbellville Housing Scheme, Georgetown, denied the charge which stated that on May 9, 2018, he had in his possession a .38 pistol without being the holder of a firearm licence.
The court heard that on the day in question at about 20:00h, Police were on mobile patrol duties in the Campbellville area when they stopped the father of one and a search was carried out on his person. He was at the time on a pedal cycle. During the search, Ellis reportedly took the firearm from his crotch and threw it into a clump of bushes on the parapet.
The gun was subsequently retrieved by the Police. The magazine of same was extracted and six live rounds of ammunition were found. The 32-year-old man was told of the offence and was taken into Police custody where he gave a written caution statement.
In his caution statement, he reportedly said he bought the gun for $60,000 almost two weeks ago after he was threatened by someone named “Joshua” who resides in the same area.
Defence Attorney Jocebed Pollard in a bail application told the court that her client is in need of medical attention and has since suffered a fractured kneecap.
However, bail was granted under conditions that Ellis lodge his travel document and report to the Kitty Police Station on Mondays and Fridays.
The matter was adjourned for July 11.