AKEEM Thompson, a 27-year-old resident of Lot 282 Lamaha Park, Georgetown, appeared in court on Monday, January 20, 2025, to face multiple firearm-related charges. Thompson was arrested on January 15, 2025, in connection with the offences.
Thompson was charged with: Discharging a Loaded Firearm with Intent – Contrary to Section 55(a) of the Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01. This offence allegedly occurred on January 15, 2025, at Lusignan Public Road, East Coast Demerara (E.C.D.), targeting 37-year-old businessman, Fazaad
Hameed of Lusignan, E.C.D; Possession of Firearm Without Licence – Contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act; and Possession of Ammunition Without Licence – Contrary to Section 16(2)(a) of the Firearms Act.
Thompson appeared before Senior Magistrate Sunil Scarce at the Vigilance Magistrate’s Court #1, where the charges were read to him. He pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
Bail was granted in the sum of $300,000, broken down as follows: $100,000 for discharging a loaded firearm with intent; $150,000 for possession of a firearm without a licence; $50,000 for possession of ammunition without a licence. The case has been adjourned to February 17, 2025.
The charges stem from an incident on January 15, 2025, involving a firearm discharged at Lusignan Public Road, E.C.D. The police investigation led to Thompson’s arrest and subsequent court proceedings.