A Tuschen, East Bank Essequibo stroke victim had to be assisted into the courtroom of Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan, to answer to charges of illegal firearm possession.
Accused: Leroy Marshall
Leroy Marshall, 45, pleaded not guilty to having a .38 revolver and matching rounds of ammunition, as well as one gram of cannabis in his possession on November 16, 2016.
In a calm state, the man feebly stood and had the charges read to him.
The prosecution said that the items were all found in the defendant’s car. According to information, the father of two was parked with two passengers in his vehicle when it was surrounded by Police Officers, who had received a tip-off about illegal activities.
Marshall was taken to the Brickdam Police Station, and the items were discovered with the aid of Police dogs.
The defendant denied the allegations and his Attorney, George Thomas made an unsuccessful bail application.
He was remanded to prison until December 15, 2016.
