Teenager charged with possession of firearm, unlawful wounding

Eighteen-year-old Daniel Greenidge, of Budhan’s Housing Scheme, West Canje, Berbice, was remanded to prison on Monday for the unlawful possession of a firearm.

Greenidge appeared before Magistrate Michelle Mathias at the New Amsterdam Magistrate’s Court, where the charge was read to him. He pleaded not guilty and was remanded to prison until March 27, 2024.
The teenager was also charged with unlawful wounding and was granted $200,000 bail.
Both charges are related to the report of an alleged ‘shooting incident’ committed on Fay Samaroo which occurred on February 27, 2024, at Sheet Anchor Village, East Canje, Berbice.