BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, CMC – The High Court in Barbados has imposed a fine of BB$15,000 on Jamaican national, Onickey Orain Reid, after his apology for being found in possession of a firearm.
Failure to settle the fine will result in a 645-day prison term, encompassing the rest of an eight-year sentence.
Justice Pamela Beckles, in delivering the verdict, informed Reid that “Upon payment of the fine or completion of the sentence, you will be handed over to the Immigration Department for appropriate action.”
On April 29, 2022, Reid admitted guilt to unlawful possession of a 5.56mm rifle.
The firearm was uncovered in the car’s trunk, which Reid and another individual were occupying.
“Apologies for this situation in Barbados,” Reid expressed to the judge, while appealing for leniency to help his return to his family and continue addressing his medical treatment and personal affairs. “I also apologize to the State of Barbados for the firearm incident.”
It was disclosed that Reid is coping with a gunshot injury and is receiving medical care for it.
Shooting Incident in St Mary: Two Women Injured, Police Investigation Ongoing.
ST MARY, Jamaica — Two women were shot and injured in the community of Castleton as they walked home on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. According to the Castleton police, the women were on the main road in Providence when a white Nissan AD wagon pulled up beside them. Two men alighted from the vehicle and opened fire at the women before escaping in the waiting car.
The victims promptly reported the incident to the Castleton police, who then assisted them to the Annotto Bay hospital, where they were admitted for treatment. The Port Maria Criminal Investigative Bureau is now investigating the incident.
Mechanic Accused of Assaulting Woman in Clarendon.
CLARENDON, Jamaica – On Tuesday, July 30, 2024, Shawayne Elliot, a 35-year-old mechanic from Bydale district, Milk River, Clarendon, was indicted by the police after an alleged assault on a woman.
The incident reportedly took place on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at around 1:45 a.m. in the Gibraltar community in Clarendon. It was stated that an altercation between the accused and the complainant escalated, with Elliot throwing a liquid substance at the woman and brandishing a knife.
The woman managed to retreat and promptly reported the incident to the police. An investigation was launched and later arrested and charged Elliot.
On Tuesday, July 30, the police arrested and charged Mr. Elliot after the complainant pointed him out. His first court appearance is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 2024, at the Clarendon Parish Court.