A MAN who was caught with an unlicenced firearm and several matching ammunition in his mother’s home, was, on Monday, November 30, 2020, placed on $200,000 bail by Magistrate Sherdel Marcus – Isaacs.

Damien Naughton, 28, of First Street, Albouystown, Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to the charges when he appeared in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court.

The charges alleged that Naughton, on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at James and Garnett Streets, Albouystown, Georgetown, had, in his possession, one 9mm Taurus pistol, when he was not the holder of a firearm licence in force at the time. He also, on the same day, and at the same place, had, in his possession, 16 rounds of 9mm when he was not the holder of a firearm licence in force at the time.

Prosecutor Inniss informed the court that, on the day in question, Naughton’s girlfriend made a report against him claiming that Naughton assaulted and pulled a firearm on her. As a result of the report made, the police, together with Naughton’s girlfriend, proceeded to Naughton’s mother’s home located at James and Garnett Streets, Albouystown. There, the police made contact with Naughton, who was home alone at the time. The police conducted a search on the premises and found the firearm and ammunition in a bedroom where the defendant was sleeping. Naughton was told of the allegation, to which he denied, and was charged for the offences.

Magistrate Sherdel Marcus – Isaacs ordered that Naughton be placed on $100,000 bail for each charge and that he report to the station sergeant every first Friday of each month, at 18:00 hours until determination of cases.

The matter was adjourned until Monday, December 21, 2020.