RYAN Gasper, on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, appeared before Magistrate Faith McGusty at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court for the charge of escaping lawful custody.

The 18-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge, which alleged that on December 11, 2018, while being in custody at the Ruimveldt Police Station pending a robbery-under-arms charge, he unlawfully escaped police custody.

The prosecutor objected to bail being granted on the grounds that he is considered a flight risk. The court heard that Gasper had a previous matter at the court and when granted bail, never came for his next appearance.

The magistrate granted bail to the defendant in the sum of $50,000 under the condition that he reports each Monday at the Ruimveldt Police Station until the matter has concluded.
The previous robbery charge was dismissed.