GREGORY Williams, a 37-year-old security guard of Annai Village, Central Rupununi, was on Friday last remanded by Magistrate Ann McLennan on unlawful possession of firearm and threatening behaviour charges.

Williams pleaded not guilty to both charges he faced, one of which detailed that on Wednesday, July 29, at Annai Village, he had in his possession a pistol when he was not a licensed firearm holder.

The other charge detailed that on the same day, at Annai Village, he threatened Mark George, whereby a breach of the peace may be occasioned.

Attorney-at-Law Mr. David James, representing the defendant, told the court that his client is also a part-time farmer and a father of five children. He requested reasonable bail for his client, stating that his client does not have any antecedent.

Police prosecutor Dinero Jones told the court that Williams was consuming alcohol with George under a benab when he allegedly brandished a gun after an argument developed between himself and George; and he threatened the virtual complainant (VC).

George and another person managed to disarm Williams of the firearm, and the matter was immediately reported to the police.

Magistrate McLennan has transferred the matter before the Lethem Magistrate for September 7 calling. (Geeta Rampersaud)

Rupununi duo remanded on break and enter and larceny charges

CLOTHES vendor Dawn Peters and construction worker Michael McDonald, jointly charged with two counts of break-and-enter and larceny committed in the Rupununi, appeared on Friday before City Magistrate Ann McLennan and denied the charges read to them.

One of the joint charges detailed that on June 20, at Lethem, Central Rupununi, they broke and entered the Ivan Wireless Solution Office and stole one Acer Computer Processor Unit, one DELL monitor, one Wireless router, one laptop computer, and one rubber keyboard, together valued at $250,000.

Particulars of the other charge detailed that on Saturday, June 25, at Lethem, Central Rupununi, they broke and entered the business place of Brendol Grimmond and stole 12 tins of corn beef, 12 packets of farine, and other items together valued at $48,080.

McDonald also faces a separate charge detailing that on June 25, at Culvert City, Lethem, he broke and entered the home of Theresa Rampersaud and stole one 32-inch television set, one Acer laptop, and one DVD player, together valued at $217,000. He again pleaded not guilty.

Police Prosecutor Dinero Jones told the court that the stolen items have been recovered at the duo’s apartment, and that the said articles were identified by the virtual complainants after a report had been made to the Police.

The Prosecutor successfully opposed bail on the ground that Peters gave the investigating ranks his address as Boa Vista, Brazil, and this qualifies him as a flight risk.

The two accused were remanded and the matters were transferred before the Lethem Magistrate for September 7 calling.