“One hand” on $75,000 bail for threatening to kill acquaintance

George Chase, also known as “One hand,” a 35-year-old resident of 47 Newtown Kitty, Georgetown, was arraigned on Wednesday in the Georgetown Court of Senior Magistrate Fabayo Azore on three charges: threatening behaviour, abusive language, and threatening language, all allegedly committed against Leon Williams at Longden Street, Georgetown on January 31.

Chase pleaded not guilty as charged, but the prosecutor told the court that Williams has expressed fear for his life after receiving from the accused WhatsApp voice messages in which Chase allegedly threatened to kill him. The prosecutor also detailed that the parties are known to each other.
Asked to clarify their relationship, Williams told Magistrate Azore that he knew Chase from the market, where they would occasionally interact casually or drink together. Williams also told the court that he frequently passes Chase when he goes to buy goods at the market, and that he has no alternative route.
Given this proximity and ongoing fear, Magistrate Azore, in placing Chase on a total of $75,000 bail for the three charges, also issued a no-contact order as a condition of Chase’s bail.
The matters have been adjourned to May 21 for statements and further proceedings.
The charges that Chase now faces are not the first time he has found himself before the courts. Chase also has a prior conviction dating back to 2011, when he was just 20 years old. He was brought before Magistrate Hazel Octave Hamilton on a charge of simple larceny, and after pleading guilty, was sentenced to six months in prison.
As this latest matter proceeds, Chase remains out on bail but under strict orders not to make any contact with the virtual complainant.