ROYDELL Lawrence, 22, of Vigilance South Squatting Area, East Coast Demerara (ECD), has been charged with robbing a man while being armed with a chopper; but he was placed on bail Friday when he appeared before Magistrate Alex Moore at the Sparendaam Magistrate’s Court.Lawrence pleaded not guilty to the indictable charge after the Administration of Justice Act (AJA) was applied. Particulars of the charge are that on June 27, 2011, at Plantain Walk, Beterverwagting, ECD, being armed with a chopper, he robbed Roy Jagmohan of a silver chain valued $35,000.

Bail was set at $50,000 and the matter will be called again on April 8.
Written By Telesha Ramnarine