A 26-year-old man was on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, freed of three firearm-related charges by Magistrate Dylon Bess at the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

On trial was Keron Hinds, of Smyth Street, Werk-en-Rust, Georgetown, and he was represented by attorney-at-law Siand Dhurjon. The state was represented by Police Prosecutor Vivian Adolph.

It was alleged that on April 16, 2018, at Fifth Street, Alberttown, Keron Hinds had in his possession one pistol without being a licensed firearm holder.

It was also alleged that on the same day and at the same location, Hinds had in his possession five rounds of ammunition. It was further alleged that on the same day and at the same location, Hinds discharged a loaded firearm in a public place.

The prosecution contended that the police had received a 911 call about someone discharging rounds at the seawall.
A police patrol on duty responded and observed someone matching the description that was given them.

However, as they were about to approach, the individual started to run and he then discharged a round. Constable Holder, a member of the patrol, saw the defendant throw an object under a car. Other ranks pursued Hinds, caught him and took him back to the spot where he had thrown the object. There the ranks found a gun.

At Wednesday’s hearing, Attorney Dhurjon made a no-case submission, arguing that the prosecution had failed to prove key elements of the charges against his client.
Magistrate Bess ruled in the attorney’s favour,thereby freeing Hinds of the three charges.