‘Lilawattie’ granted bail over violent robbery charge

A Georgetown man who goes by the alias “Lilawattie” was granted bail on Friday after he was charged with robbery involving violence, stemming from an incident that occurred in April. The accused, 22-year-old Orin Fraser, appeared before acting Chief Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court, where he was not required to enter a plea to the indictable charge.
According to the allegation, on April 10, 2025, at King Street, Georgetown, Fraser robbed Melvin Marks of a black cellphone valued at $78,000, a black purse worth $5,000 and $15,000 in cash, totalling $98,000.
During the robbery, or either immediately before or after it, he reportedly used personal violence against Marks, the virtual complainant (VC).
The prosecutor objected to bail, highlighting that Fraser had previously been before the court on similar matters, and even referenced a case in which he allegedly robbed a police officer. The prosecutor emphasised that Fraser is no stranger to the justice system.
Fraser told the court he is self-employed and lives at Lot 52 Princes and William Streets, Georgetown.
When questioned by the Magistrate about the relationship between the accused and the VC, it was disclosed that the two had become acquainted via Facebook.
Despite the prosecution’s concerns, the court granted Fraser bail in the sum of $80,000. The matter was adjourned until August 8.