A US-based man reappeared virtually at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday before acting Chief Magistrate Sherdel Isaacs-Marcus in relation to the charge of illegal possession of a firearm and was granted bail.
Neil Dutchin was remanded on October 11 when he appeared at the Georgetown Magistrate’s Court to answer the charge.
On Wednesday, Dutchin’s defence lawyer, attorney Nigel Hughes, appeared before the court and made an application for bail. Hughes told the Magistrate that his client still suffers from a gunshot injury sustained some years ago. Hughes stated that his client is not receiving proper treatment without which his health could be affected in the long run. Dutchin, Hughes said, needs to consistently visit his doctor to have his overall health monitored. Based on Hughes’ representation, the Magistrate granted Dutchin bail in the sum of $150,000
On October 8, Police ranks were on mobile patrol on Church Street when they observed a black Toyota Tacoma #GAD 8333 parked in the centre of Church Street between East and Cummings Streets. The patrol ranks approached the vehicle and observed three men, Jiomide Moreno, a 40-year-old labourer, seated in the back passenger seat; Brian Rochan, a 31-year-old vendor seated in the front passenger seat; and Dutchin who was the driver inside the Tacoma. The ranks asked the men to exit the vehicle, and a search was conducted on Moreno and Rochan, but nothing illegal was found. One of the ranks proceeded to search Dutchin, and one black Taurus 9MM pistol (serial number filed out and without ammunition) was found in the crotch of his pants. Dutchin was asked if he was the holder of a firearm licence, and he replied, saying ‘no’. He was then told of the offence committed, cautioned and remained silent.
