A beverage vendor was yesterday denied bail after being charged with discharging a loaded firearm at a man with whom he had a past conflict.
Derwin Benons, 28, of Lot 298 Meadow Brook Drive, was remanded by Chief Magistrate Ann McLennan when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court .
It is alleged that on July 28, at Bamboo Drive, Meadow Brook Gardens, George-town, while in the company of another, he discharged a loaded firearm in the direction of Kenneth Reid, with intent to maim, disfigure or cause grievous bodily harm.
He was not required to plead to the charge. However, his attorney made an application for bail. She told the court that Benons sells beverages at his home and is a father of two minors. According to the defence counsel, Benons and Reid had a previous matter similar in nature, which was dismissed. Benons was the defendant in that matter as well
According to the police prosecutor, at about 21:37 hrs, Reid was sitting at his gate when Benons and another passed on a motorcycle. Reid alleged that Benons and his accomplice turned around and thereafter, Benons who was the pillion rider, dismounted and discharged a round in the direction of Reid. He then remounted the bike and the two men rode away.
The prosecutor informed the court that Benons is also facing an unlawful wounding matter at Court Six. After listening to the prosecutor, the Magistrate denied Benons bail and adjourned the matter until September 22.
