- BUS CONDUCTOR CHARGED WITH OFFENSIVE WEAPON
Raphael Ferguson, a 21-year-old bus conductor of Redemption Sharpes, was arrested and charged with the offence of possession of an offensive weapon.
The accused was charged that on Friday, January 26, 2024, he had in his possession one (1) cutlass, without lawful excuse, in a public place to commit an offence of bodily harm against a 23-year-old resident of Redemption Sharpes.
The incident occurred at Bentick Square, Kingstown, about 7:00 p.m.
Ferguson appeared at the Kingstown Magistrate Court on Monday, January 29, 2024. He pleaded guilty to the charge.
He was fined $300.00 to be paid in one (1) month, or if he defaults, he will spend three months in prison. The defendant was bonded for one (1) year in the sum of $1000.00 or three (3) months in prison if he breaches the bond.
