Revaldo Baptiste, a 24-year-old farmer from Greiggs, was arrested and charged with two serious firearm-related offenses on May 30, 2024. The charges stem from incidents that occurred on July 22, 2023, in which Baptiste allegedly possessed a 9mm pistol without a license and intended to commit the offense of wounding a 26-year-old labourer from the same address.
Baptiste appeared before the Serious Offences Court on June 3, 2024, where he was not required to enter a plea due to the indictable nature of the offenses. He was granted bail in the sum of $12,000 ECC with one surety and is required to report to the Biabou Police Station every Monday and Thursday between 6 AM and 6 PM. Additionally, stop notices have been placed at all ports of entry and exit to ensure his compliance with the bail conditions.
The matter has been adjourned to August 7, 2024, for trial, leaving the public to speculate about the motivations behind Baptiste’s alleged actions. The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the case progresses.
