Suspect in murder of “Diesel Boss” slapped with illegal gun, ammo charge

Thirty-six-year-old Marlon Bradley, who was wanted by the police for questioning in connection to the murder of Reginald Atherly, a mechanic who was gunned down during a robbery at his Guyhoc Park home, was on Friday hurled before the courts to answer to two counts of illegal firearm-related charges.

Bradley also called “Maley”, was involved in a confrontation with the police last Sunday and was shot to the leg after he allegedly “whipped out a handgun”, and pointed it in the direction of a cop.
After being arrested for the offence, Bradley made his first court appearance before Magistrate Leron Daly, who read the charges to him. He denied both charges – the first detailed that on August 4, 2019, at Cornhill, Stabroek, Georgetown, he had in his possession a .32 pistol without being the licensed firearm holder.
The second charge read that on the same date and the same location, he also had in his possession eight matching rounds of .32 ammunition in his possession.
Defence Attorney Dexter Todd in an application for bail contended that on the day in question, his client did not have possession of a firearm as he was in the company of his wife when he was shot without reason. Todd further argued that Bradley was denied seeking medical attention for the gunshot wound he sustained since he was in custody for almost a week and according to his client, Police ranks at the Brickdam station poured methylated spirit on the wound.
Meanwhile, Police Prosecutor Traceyann Gittens objected to bail being granted on the grounds that a wanted bulletin was issued for him in connection with the murder of Reginald Atherly.
After listening to both the prosecution and defence, Magistrate Daly remanded the defendant to prison until September 6, 2019.
It was previously reported that two ranks – Detective Corporal Cosbert and Constable Harris – approached the wanted man and as they were in the process of arresting him, he allegedly whipped out a handgun from his crotch and pointed it at Harris.
As a result, Harris drew his service pistol – a 9mm Taurus – and discharged a round in Bradley’s direction, thus hitting him to the upper left leg. He reportedly fell onto the ground and was arrested.