On 4.12.2020, Police arrested and charged Mickel Laidlow, a 28 year old Vendor of Old Montrose with unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition.
According to investigations, about 4:00am on 4.12.2020 the Accused allegedly had in his possession a homemade firearm and one (1) round of 12 gauge ammunition without a license issued under the Firearms Act.
The Accused man appeared before the Serious Offences Court to answer to the charges and pleaded not guilty. Bail was granted to him in the sum of $15,000.00 with one (1) surety. He was ordered to surrender all travel documents and report to Central Police Station every Mondays and Thursdays between the hours 6am and 6pm. He was also placed on curfew from 7am – 6am. The matter was adjourned to 7.01.21.