“Whistle”, accomplice remanded for several robberies

Well known character Leon Duncan, called “Whistle,” who on numerous occasions had been before the court on several allegations, including murder — and who was shot on Saturday last by Police following a robbery accusation — found himself yet again before the court slapped with said robbery charge and other offences.
The 28-year-old of Lot 1977 Festival City, North Ruimveldt, and his alleged accomplice, 20-year-old Wayne Lawrence of Bent Street, Werk-en-Rust, were both remanded to prison when they appeared before City Magistrate Judy Latchman.
It is alleged that the duo robbed Shezeena Hoosein of $90,000 on August 25, 2018 on Hadfield Street, Stabroek Georgetown, while using violence in the course of the robbery.
The court heard that the men attacked Hoosein at about 05:50h, and gun-butted her to her face before making off with her cash.
According to the prosecution’s case, the duo was apprehended on Breda Street, Werk-en-Rust. However, Duncan was shot after he allegedly attempted to disarm one of the arresting officers.
On Wednesday, Duncan was additionally charged for robbing Nikel Pikerson of his $98,000 gold chain on July 14 at Second Street, Alberttown.
Additionally, on April 15, he reportedly discharged a loaded firearm at the National Gymnasium, for which he was also charged on Wednesday.
Finally, he was slapped with a charge of assaulting two Police officers on August 25, who were at the time executing duties.
Attorney for Duncan, Keoma Griffith, told the court that his client was shot to his upper right thigh. He noted that Duncan is currently not able to take care of himself, and requested that pre-trial liberty be granted to his client.
However, Police Prosecutor Quinn Harris strongly objected to Duncan being placed on bail, citing the seriousness and prevalence of the offences for which he was accused.
Duncan was placed on $100,000 bail for the allegation of discharging a loaded firearm, but was remanded, along with his co-accused Lawrence, on the robbery charges.