Following his release from prison after serving a two-year sentence for armed robbery, Royston Rowe will be serving another two years behind bars, this time for the unlawful possession of a gun.
Rowe, of Newtown, Kitty, was on Wednesday found guilty of the offence when he was brought before City Magistrate Annette Singh, who was presiding over his trial.
The charge stated that on July 16th, at Campbell Avenue, Georgetown, he had in his possession a .38 revolver without being the holder of a firearm licence. The magistrate then handed down the two-year sentence.
When Rowe was first read the charge by Principal Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus, he had initially pleaded guilty to the charge, however, after listening to his explanation, the magistrate entered a not guilty plea on his behalf. He had been on remand thereafter.
Rowe told the court that he was arrested while on his way to his home and at the time he had two beer bottles in hand and two cigarettes but denied having a gun. He also said that he was pleading guilty because he did not want to waste the court’s time.
Police Prosecutor Adduni Inniss had stated that ranks received a phone call from Rowe’s girlfriend. Upon responding to the Campbell Avenue address, they made contact with the woman, who told them that Rowe threatened to kill her with a gun, which she handed over to them.
Rowe was arrested while he was on his way back to the address. At the time, he had two Guinness bottles in hand. According to the Police Prosecutor’s case, Rowe admitted to the police that the gun was his and the charge was subsequently instituted against him.
